That's a nice find, these are good sewing machines but are somewhat dated for everyday use. The reason it was on the side of the road is that they aren't really worth anything. Despite being old a pretty, everyone back in the day had one, consequently they usually go for under $25 at auction, the same goes for the treadle type. A friend of mine recently bought a 1924 treadle model at auction for $10.
I got that same machine from my grandmother my works perfectly i used mostly every day. I took the machi to a man that repairs someting and she was alive since then. Its a antique machine. Dont throit way just fix it and sale it :)
But i dont have the box that was a surprise for me to know that it was a box for this machine.
Let me tell you something that is a great find, my sewing machine is from 1924 also a singer, & I got it for $50 however it needed some work to get it running again, now I have to say since I got it repaired it has been the best damn machine ever & as long as I take care of it, it surely will out live even me. So enjoy yours.
If the motor is removable, it is a singer 15-90. If not, 15-91. The 15-91 & the 201-2 are THE BEST straight stitch machines that Singer ever made. The stuff they make now is JUNK. I own LOTS of old Singers & no two sew exactly alike. They were the best of the 20th century. Bobbin case can be found for cheap online (part #125291). Don't pay more than $15 w/ship for bobbin case. FREE manual @ site I sent to you. HTH. Take care.
If the motor is removable, it is a singer 15-90. If it has a potted/non-removable motor, it is a 15-91. The 15-91 and the 201-2 are THE BEST straight-stitch-only machines that Singer ever made. The stuff they make now is cheap JUNK. I own LOTS of pre-1960's Singers and no two sew exactly alike. They were the best back in the 20th (last) century. The bobbin case can be found for cheap online (part #125291). Don't pay more than $15 w/ship for bobbin case. I have a PDF manual I can share. Msg me
If the motor is removable, it is a singer 15-90. If it has a potted/non-removable motor, it is a 15-91. The 15-91 and the 201-2 are THE BEST straight-stitch-only machines that Singer ever made. The stuff they make now is cheap JUNK. I own LOTS of pre-1960's Singers and no two sew exactly alike. They were the best back in the 20th (last) century. The bobbin case can be found for cheap online (part #125291). Don't pay more than $15 w/ship for bobbin case & machine manual is FREE @ Singerco.com
Most sewing machine repair guys have the bobboins for this machine and manuals are available on line either through the singer site or private people on ebay Good luck. I love to sew on these machines and do sew every day!
How absolutely LUCKY of you to find something so neat! My future MIL has a sewing machine her grandfather used that will someday be mine when I get a bigger house!
How are your sewing machine doing? It sounds like it needs oiling. It's a very good machine. If you have Triflow or GT85 type of oil it's great for these old things. There are tiny holes all over that needs oiling rather often. Be careful not to oil the motor, but use grease on the tiny bearings. The tiny tubes of Triflow grease is handy there too. WD-40 is not so good in the long run.
Small world. I was fortunate to have found one of these which was mfgr'd in 1957 in a garage abandoned by a prior tenant. It works perfectly and I'm loving it.! This one is in a beautiful cabinet and still had all kinds of supplies in the drawers. I hope you're oiling and lubricating it properly. Enjoy your machine.
how do you do you change the type of stitching (e.g: zig zag, straight, ect)?
97rosie 1 month ago
@97rosie straight only
16mmDJ 1 month ago
That's a nice find, these are good sewing machines but are somewhat dated for everyday use. The reason it was on the side of the road is that they aren't really worth anything. Despite being old a pretty, everyone back in the day had one, consequently they usually go for under $25 at auction, the same goes for the treadle type. A friend of mine recently bought a 1924 treadle model at auction for $10.
Gazpacho8 3 months ago
awesome find.
Latikairis7 4 months ago
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BaylissandSaunders 6 months ago
I got that same machine from my grandmother my works perfectly i used mostly every day. I took the machi to a man that repairs someting and she was alive since then. Its a antique machine. Dont throit way just fix it and sale it :)
But i dont have the box that was a surprise for me to know that it was a box for this machine.
Sylvette2009 7 months ago
Let me tell you something that is a great find, my sewing machine is from 1924 also a singer, & I got it for $50 however it needed some work to get it running again, now I have to say since I got it repaired it has been the best damn machine ever & as long as I take care of it, it surely will out live even me. So enjoy yours.
Lopage21 8 months ago
If the motor is removable, it is a singer 15-90. If not, 15-91. The 15-91 & the 201-2 are THE BEST straight stitch machines that Singer ever made. The stuff they make now is JUNK. I own LOTS of old Singers & no two sew exactly alike. They were the best of the 20th century. Bobbin case can be found for cheap online (part #125291). Don't pay more than $15 w/ship for bobbin case. FREE manual @ site I sent to you. HTH. Take care.
richfincm 1 year ago
If the motor is removable, it is a singer 15-90. If it has a potted/non-removable motor, it is a 15-91. The 15-91 and the 201-2 are THE BEST straight-stitch-only machines that Singer ever made. The stuff they make now is cheap JUNK. I own LOTS of pre-1960's Singers and no two sew exactly alike. They were the best back in the 20th (last) century. The bobbin case can be found for cheap online (part #125291). Don't pay more than $15 w/ship for bobbin case. I have a PDF manual I can share. Msg me
richfincm 1 year ago
If the motor is removable, it is a singer 15-90. If it has a potted/non-removable motor, it is a 15-91. The 15-91 and the 201-2 are THE BEST straight-stitch-only machines that Singer ever made. The stuff they make now is cheap JUNK. I own LOTS of pre-1960's Singers and no two sew exactly alike. They were the best back in the 20th (last) century. The bobbin case can be found for cheap online (part #125291). Don't pay more than $15 w/ship for bobbin case & machine manual is FREE @ Singerco.com
richfincm 1 year ago
I see you also have an antique 'charlotte's web' VHS as well! Classic
lizzyazgurl 1 year ago
I was gifted with one of these - it is complete. Now I just need to figure out how to use it!
Jazeera 1 year ago
Most sewing machine repair guys have the bobboins for this machine and manuals are available on line either through the singer site or private people on ebay Good luck. I love to sew on these machines and do sew every day!
mjworth65 1 year ago
Did you end up selling it?
PinkGirlyGeek8705 1 year ago
i have one of those and it works like new
MrDoriangray85 1 year ago
Hi,i have a singer dated 1903 in case with original manuel.Is it worth anything?
rastan1977 1 year ago
@rastan1977 It depends on the condition that it's in and whether it's working or not, etc, etc. But most likely it is.
16mmDJ 1 year ago
yo i have the same one I got it 4 years ago and i still can't get it to work for me!
Danikaisburning 1 year ago
I have the same one!... Its works great and it is one of the best!... But... I don’t know how to used it :S je je j... Im learning how to...
ngarcia257 1 year ago
Did you ever end up posting a video on threading? I have a 15-90 from 1936, and can't find anything online to thread it.
MrKongatthegates 1 year ago
How absolutely LUCKY of you to find something so neat! My future MIL has a sewing machine her grandfather used that will someday be mine when I get a bigger house!
SGcvn69 2 years ago
How are your sewing machine doing? It sounds like it needs oiling. It's a very good machine. If you have Triflow or GT85 type of oil it's great for these old things. There are tiny holes all over that needs oiling rather often. Be careful not to oil the motor, but use grease on the tiny bearings. The tiny tubes of Triflow grease is handy there too. WD-40 is not so good in the long run.
turtlefromthenorth 2 years ago
It won't qualify as an antique until 2039.
ardvarkkkkk 2 years ago
I just bought one of these, they are terrific!
nyorca 2 years ago
i just inherited one like that and was wondering how you found the date it was made cause mine has no mnfct. stamp or anything???????????????
larry6745 2 years ago
ummm.. i have one of these to and i need to know how to thread it...... i cant find info on it
jahniah12 2 years ago
Small world. I was fortunate to have found one of these which was mfgr'd in 1957 in a garage abandoned by a prior tenant. It works perfectly and I'm loving it.! This one is in a beautiful cabinet and still had all kinds of supplies in the drawers. I hope you're oiling and lubricating it properly. Enjoy your machine.
LetFreedomRing 2 years ago
Thanks!
16mmDJ 2 years ago
can u post a video of threading the sewing machine...thankz...DIPSET
zoowoo09 3 years ago
Well, i cant do what everybody wants, but i am trying to get around to it.
16mmDJ 3 years ago
hope you got the bobbin case.If so could you pls show me how to thread it as I have no idea.
tuskensoldier 3 years ago
Thanks, i have bought the bobbin case and i was planning to post a video soon. Good luck.
16mmDJ 3 years ago
my mum had one lik that brings me up lots of memory thanks for sheering
dakusaab 3 years ago
lucky! I wish I could have one like that.
AskIda101 3 years ago
thanks! (you should start looking on the sides of roads!)
16mmDJ 3 years ago