Diaper Swappers

mamatoclaire · 08-17-2012, 12:01 PM

Any experts out there that recognize this machine? (CL ad, vintage Singer sewing machine with cabinet). Think it's a good deal? I'm maybe at a beginner/intermediate sewing level and my current machine is acting up. I'm thinking an older, nicer machine would be a better choice than a new, cheapie machine.

TrennaII · 08-17-2012, 02:51 PM

I'd suggest getting a model number and looking up the specs and features. The ad really doesn't give enough info and many Singers look alike.

3 ladybugs · 08-17-2012, 03:03 PM

I agree with the PP. It sort of looks like my mother's old machine but I remember hers was orange (so maybe it was newer?).

mollypeters · 08-17-2012, 04:11 PM

looks like a touch-and-sew, which are notoriously problematic. there are a couple repairmen local-ish to me that refuse to work on them. get the model number for sure. i've heard that model numbers upwards of 600 is when singers started to go downhill.

Rdesonia · 08-17-2012, 04:25 PM

It is a touch and sew. Some of the earlier models are slant needle which is kinda cool (but normal feet don't fit )

You would have to check to see what year and if it is a slant.

I LOVE the cabinet!

(**Add $50 to the price to take in into be serviced... If you still think it is a good deal... Buy it. I love my 1961 Kenmore!)

mamatoclaire · 08-17-2012, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rdesonia

It is a touch and sew. Some of the earlier models are slant needle which is kinda cool (but normal feet don't fit )

You would have to check to see what year and if it is a slant.

I LOVE the cabinet!

(**Add $50 to the price to take in into be serviced... If you still think it is a good deal... Buy it. I love my 1961 Kenmore!)

I love the cabinet too!

Thanks for the help ladies! I have an old Singer right now (from the 80s I think?). It was giving me issues last night but today is working perfectly, so...who knows. lol. If I end up replacing it I think I just go to a local sew & vac store...since I don't really know what I'm looking for haha.

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MrsCrafty · 08-18-2012, 08:08 PM

I have a similar one(I think mines a bit older, it's pink

) I haven't had any problems besides its a little louder, it's more of a whizzing sound, I like it but it's definitely louder then my newer machines. I've had it a few years and no issues at all. However I really just to straight and zig zag with it

08-17-2012, 12:01 PM	#1
mamatoclaire Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,408 Ratings: 23 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Vintage Singer Any experts out there that recognize this machine? (CL ad, vintage Singer sewing machine with cabinet). Think it's a good deal? I'm maybe at a beginner/intermediate sewing level and my current machine is acting up. I'm thinking an older, nicer machine would be a better choice than a new, cheapie machine. __________________ Katie - loving wife, married 1/08 mama to Claire, born 9/10 Expecting our 2nd due 12/5/13

08-17-2012, 02:51 PM	#2
TrennaII Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,075 Ratings: 7 Feedback: 100%	Re: Vintage Singer I'd suggest getting a model number and looking up the specs and features. The ad really doesn't give enough info and many Singers look alike.

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3 ladybugs Registered Users Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10,731 Ratings: 6 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Vintage Singer I agree with the PP. It sort of looks like my mother's old machine but I remember hers was orange (so maybe it was newer?). __________________ Jennifer (36) - When DH and I got married in Dec. of 2003, he said "in sickness, health, to death". What he didn't know was we would loose 3 children, have a miscarriage, have a living son and have me battle cancer all before our 7th anniversary! Cancer free 24...28..32...36..Nathaniel Harlow Read story here or here.

08-17-2012, 04:11 PM	#4
mollypeters Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: the big yellow house Posts: 3,133 Ratings: 41 Feedback: 100%	Re: Vintage Singer looks like a touch-and-sew, which are notoriously problematic. there are a couple repairmen local-ish to me that refuse to work on them. get the model number for sure. i've heard that model numbers upwards of 600 is when singers started to go downhill.

08-17-2012, 04:25 PM	#5
Rdesonia Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,709 Ratings: 8 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Vintage Singer It is a touch and sew. Some of the earlier models are slant needle which is kinda cool (but normal feet don't fit ) You would have to check to see what year and if it is a slant. I LOVE the cabinet! (*Add $50 to the price to take in into be serviced... If you still think it is a good deal... Buy it. I love my 1961 Kenmore!) __________________ Sahm married to a wonderful man who does the dishes with DS 11/18/02 and DD 7/11/11 My Come Swag with me! http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/rdesonia Last edited by Rdesonia; 08-17-2012 at 04:27 PM.*