Meine Sammlung
When I started this page in 2022 I had no intention of adding Singer sewing machines to the information here. There is already great deal of information out there. Arguably the most collected VSM machine on the planet. The earlier machines stand out as still beautiful and highly collectible. This part of my website is only to display a few of the Singer machines in my collection. You will find much more information on other websites and social media groups.
START with Ismacs International Sewing Machine Collectors’ Society.
Hier finden Sie eine data base that gives manufacturing dates, So können Sie Ihre Singer-Maschine anhand der Seriennummer genau identifizieren.
Ein Wort zu Singers, bei meinen Recherchen habe ich festgestellt, dass die früheren Ganzmetallmaschinen (vor den 1970er Jahren) wunderbar sind, die späteren Kunststoffmaschinen (1970er Jahre und später) nicht so sehr. Kunststoff- und Vinylzahnräder neigen dazu, sich zu spalten und zu brechen, wenn dies geschieht, ist es sehr schwierig, ein Ersatzteil zu finden.
Early Singers are very common, as they were made to last and even though I have a few, my collection has veered away from them, unless they are uncommonly pretty or rare. The singers in my collection are neither pristine or overly rare, just machines that took my fancy, were inexpensive and were not to far away. The exception to this is a Featherweight 221. It is the only machine I purchased from overseas and now no longer in my collection. The other exception is a Featherweight 222 which I paid handsomely for. I should have waited as I found another soon after for a fraction of the price. Whilst never released in the US, these 222 free arm machines are much coveted by the American collector and have a loyal following of enthusiasts, particularly for quilting and making dolls clothes. Both the 221 and 222 were released here in Australia and as such still pop up on marketplaces from time to time, however due to demand the price of the 222 has skyrocketed.
The Singer 201 which is much coveted for its straight stitch and many will tell you is the best of the best, is hard to find in the States, but here in Australia they are very common. The Singer 99 which is a three quarter the size version, is a pretty little machine, you can usually find plenty of these portable machines for sale at any one time on FB marketplace, Ebay or Gumtree. Just a little larger than a featherweight, these machines should not be overlooked as they can be awesome little machines. So if you are looking for an all metal machine and you are on a budget and only need straight stitch, the smaller machine is a 99. If you don’t mind the hefty weight of a solid machine then you can’t go wrong getting a 15, a 66 or better still a 201, you will have it a lifetime.
Freiarmversion des 319k
Manufactured 1959. Acquired Dec 2022
Takes cams for multiple stitch designs.
Free arm portable
Manufactured 1960. Acquired Jan 2022
Also known as a featherweight.
Red S acquired January 2022
#Y3561140 produced 24 November 1925
Singer 28k Hand crank with Victorian decals.
Acquired 18th October 2024
EH428830 Manufactured 10 September 1952
Singer with paperclip decals. A common machine in Australia.
Acquired 21st January 2022
Singer Industrial stool
Circa Early to mid 1900s.
Height adjustable, cast iron.
Top may not be original.
What about the Singer 66? Any thoughts on this machine, compared to what you have listed above?
Hi Anne, Even though I have a couple of 66 machines as well as the 3/4 size 99, I have not used them much at all so really can’t give any advice. I do however refer to my good friend Cyndy cyndykitt.com.au, when I need advice on early Singer models. Also being a Singer there is tons of information online. https://cyndykitt.com.au/machines/info-66-99.htm
I was going to post a pic of my well worn Singer 319K , but to my (pleasant) surprise I see you have 320K . Mine came from an op shop – for free as no one was interested in buying it ! It has served me well for over 40 years even though I haven’t exactly been gentle with it .
I am a retired machine embroiderer and have operated all sorts of manual machines , but mainly an industrial Singer embosser . The Singer 319 would give any of those industrial machines a run for their money .
Thanks for a terrific website .