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I don't have a book for it, so I had to fiddle a bit, but I got it figured out and she works just fine. I'm thinking its a 40's or 50's model. Its an Universal made in Japan with a Singer foor control and a Standard Universal Motor, both made in the USA. Makes me wonder if it originally was a paddle machine updated to electric. I can not find a model number on it to do any research on it for more information. Oh well, I love it!
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sewfrenzie
04 Jul 2011
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Love the iron work and gold paint decorations on it.
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wow, it's beautiful, good for you!
hugs Lee
hugs Lee
Great find.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh looks like the first machine I used.
My momma sewed me many dresses when I was little on a machine that looked just like that. Its beautiful!
Treasure!
These machines made the best gathering stitches of all! She's beautiful!
That looks like a "clone" of a Singer model 15. Chances are, if you could locate a manual for the Singer 15, it would give you enough information to oil, thread, etc.
While looking on line I found several references to clone and Singer 15-90. They look like this machine. Most I've ssen on e-bay are in really rough shape, so I did find a treasure!
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Good onyer! You might like to check out the link below.
Enjoy :-)
Enjoy :-)
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www.youtube.com
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Thats it!! :)
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wow, what a find. looks like the machine is right were it should be.enjoy!!!
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elizabethak
04 Jul 2011
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These old machines are collector's items. I can't understand people. We really are in a "throwaway" era. From nappies, to dishcloths, no wonder there are so many "throwaway" husbands!!
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Some people have no sense of nostalgia. I guess we can't save everything...even if we'd like to...or like some of us...try to!
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I do my best to save vintage articles that's why we needed a bigger house. :-)
My Son calls it Hoarding, I call it Collecting, Hubby calls it Saving for a rainy day. LOLOLOL!!!!!
But I do seem to have trouble saying "No" to anything as old as me, sometimes even older. hahahahahaha
My Son calls it Hoarding, I call it Collecting, Hubby calls it Saving for a rainy day. LOLOLOL!!!!!
But I do seem to have trouble saying "No" to anything as old as me, sometimes even older. hahahahahaha
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WOW, Lucky you!!! Some of these machines are worth quite a bit, take it to your sewing machine dealer, he can let you know...terrific find, congrats!!
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stitchship
04 Jul 2011
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It is Beautiful! I have looked at several in Antique Stores (out of curiosity), but they charge a mint! Enjoy it!
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Where did you find this? Did someone set it out on the curb? Their loss is your gain, it's a beautiful machine
Bev
Bev
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This is such a pretty machine. If you go to the Quilting Board and type vintage machines in the search box you may find out more about it. You may have to join or sign up but it is free and very interesting.
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Thank you
thank you, got lost on this site, stayed over an hour. fascinating. i am also a quilter. betty
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A treasure You just can not kill those machines. They sew great. Can't figure out why someone would throw it out instead of donating it to someone who does not have a machine and could use it. I know Nancy Zemen has a link on her site where to send machines . they donate them to woman who have nothing so they can have a living sewing. Suzanne
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There where 3 other machines there. One did not have a cord, and another did not owork, its cord would not work for the one without. The third I donated to a local thrift store that helps the local womans crisis center to sell. I've done this a few times. But this one is my baby.
great Job!
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A neat little treasure you happened on. Have fun figuring out all that it can do.
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It's a little beauty!! I wonder what stories it has to tell.
AlmaG.
AlmaG.
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mysugarfootswife
04 Jul 2011
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that oval gold plate looks a lot like a Singer logo.
Did you google it?
Did you google it?
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I have a foot paddle sewing machine that was purchased by my best friends mother-in-law in 1917, its still in the sewing cabinet and I have the book, and all the attachments. the only thing is my hubby lost the little bobbins, they look like bullets. Its a t.Eaton company machine...
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Looks just like my old Singer which I will not throw away but never use.
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We have become such a throw away society. Whoever threw it away had no idea what they had. Their loss is your gain and I'm glad you were able to save it from the dump.
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What a wonderful find. I also have an old Singer machine which I never use but would not dream of throwing it away. Well done.
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jacquipaul
05 Jul 2011
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What a wonderful 'find'; you are blessed!
Hugs,
Jacqueline
Hugs,
Jacqueline
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It looksd just like the one my first husband got me in 1960. I do not understand people throwing away things that are still useable.
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hightechgrammy
05 Jul 2011
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Wow! It reminds me of someone discarding an old kitty cat - How could they?!?
I'd be trying to think of a name for her! How about Suzannah since she'll be humming?!? I'll bet others have a good suggestion for her.
I'd be trying to think of a name for her! How about Suzannah since she'll be humming?!? I'll bet others have a good suggestion for her.
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wow, what a find. Looks like you have a real little treasure now! Enjoy!!!
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marjialexa
05 Jul 2011
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How beautiful this machine is! I remember my mom having an old one something like this, and she used to sew our clothes on it. So glad you could rescue her! It's a pity, but I think a lot of people don't realize that older things are 'worth' something, not necessarily in money. If it's not the latest and greatest, and they no longer want it, they assume nobody does. My late brother was like that, he used to say, "Why would anybody want my junk?" I used to tell him that perhaps his "junk" was something somebody could never afford, and would be glad to get as a donation or at a yard sale. I can't believe what that boy used to put in garbage bags on the curb, drove me crazy! But then, like most sewists, I'm a hoarder. And these old things have such history, kinda like me, hee hee hee. I'm so glad you get to give her a good home! Hugs, Marji
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undergroundsue
05 Jul 2011
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A lot of the old machines didn't have model numbers, they went by either serial numbers or bobbin types. It is a beauty though.
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I can't find a model number but I did find a number underneath. It might be a serial number. I don't know
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WOW!!! This is great! You may have found a pricy item, if the right person saw it. Hugs, Judy
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snowbird42
06 Jul 2011
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well done you i wouldliketo find this on a throw out....soozie