- Singer Treadle Sewing Machine Serial Number Lookup
- Antique Sewing Machine Price Guide
- Antique Singer Sewing Machine Serial Numbers Location
- Singer Treadle Sewing Machine Serial Numbers G0476705
Several years ago, I was given an antique Singer treadle sewing machine that has been passed down through my family for a few generations. I had no idea when it was manufactured or its model number. Several parts are missing, it’s not in great shape, and it’s basically non-functional–but it still is a wonderful piece of family memorabilia, and I love having it in my home. My flat screen TV usually lives on top of the Singer cabinet, so I look at it every day. Perhaps someday I’ll refurbish it, and when that happens, it will be important to know a little more about the machine.
Thanks to Singer’s recent 160th anniversary celebration, I was able to pinpoint my antique machine’s model year by entering its serial number into Singer’s online database. It’s nice to know my sewing machine was manufactured in 1907. But I also wanted to find out the model number–which at first I thought would be a far more difficult proposition. Luckily, a quick search online yielded several resources that helped me narrow down my Singer’s model number.
The best and easiest to navigate is Sandman Collectibles’ online Singer identification guide. Referring back to your vintage Singer, you answer a series of yes/no questions about your machine’s features. Based on your answers, the online form jumps you to more identification questions, until eventually you arrive at one or more possible models. Using this identification form, I narrowed my Singer’s model down to 27/28 or 127/128. Based on certain factors, I think it’s most likely a model 127/128. Sandman Collectibles also offers many vintage Singer machine user manuals for sale.
Another very helpful resource is blogger Nicholas Rain Noe’s “The Vintage Singer Sewing Machine Blog”. Through several blog posts, Nicholas offers guidance through the process of analyzing a machine’s features and distinguishing very similar models from each other.
Also worth browsing is the website of the International Sewing Machine Collectors’ Society. The society archives sewing machine manuals, advertisements, and other information and offers many downloadable materials on its website. It also publishes research findings, auction results, and information on restoring vintage machines for an international membership of sewing machine collectors.
Identifying Vintage Sewing Machines. Using this identification form, I narrowed my Singer’s model down to 27/28 or 127/128. Based on certain factors, I think it’s most likely a model 127/128. Sandman Collectibles also offers many vintage Singer machine user manuals for sale. Time period were lost. Because of this, there are no available serial numbers for the years from 1851 to 1870. If there are no letters in the serial number on a machine, you can be sure that it was manufactured prior to 1900. In the following list, the first numbers are the serial number and the last numbers are the date. Serial Numbers Date. 611.000 to 913.999 914.000 to 963.999.
- To identify and date your sewing machine, look up the serial number on a chart like the free one in this article. Related Articles. Antique Singer Sewing Machine Value; History of Treadle Sewing Machines; Finding Antique Sewing Machine Parts; If you need help.
- Mar 11, 2013 Really interesting reading, I have just been given a Singer treadle sewing machine, Sphinx design, 3 drawers either side, serial number 16363068 (no prefix). Beautiful looking machine. It does need a little TLC as it has also been stored in a garage for a while but the mechanics seem to be ok, just the veneer lifted in places.
- Match the serial number on your sewing machine with a serial number on one of the three lists the Singer Company posts online (see Resources). This will reveal the year your machine was manufactured. However, lists of serial numbers for machines produced from 1851-1870 are unavailable because the original serial number log books were lost, according to Singer.
- To date your Singer Featherweight, you will need to locate the serial number on the bottom of your machine. It has two letters followed by a series of six numbers. Using the serial number you can use the charts below to find the date when your machine was given a batch assignment at the factory.
Mystery accessories from antique machines can be a little harder to identify, but you can use many of the same resources available for identifying machines. Also, there are many vendors that specialize in original or reproduction parts for antique and vintage machines, and simply comparing your machine’s mystery part-like a presser foot-to those available for sale can help you figure out its purpose. I’m fairly sure that the two identical presser feet in the photo are ruffler attachments (I know the third foot is a roll-hem attachment).
Do you own a vintage or antique sewing machine? Is your antique a family heirloom or a yard sale find? Have you identified its model and year of manufacture? Do you have any favorite resources for identifying antique machines and replacing parts?
My 1907, treadle-operated Singer sewing machine.
Based on the series of questions posed by Sandman Collectibles' online Singer identification guide, and based on additional details, I believe it's a model 127/128.
Singer Treadle Sewing Machine Serial Number Lookup
The mystery presser foot attachments at left are most likely rufflers, and the one at right is fairly obviously a roll-hem foot.
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Machines can be worth a lot or a little, depending on a number of factors such as age, limited production runs, and condition. Although we can't provide you with an exact value for your machine*, we can provide you with some ways to help you discover it for yourself.
Step 1: Find the Serial/Model Number
TREADLE/HAND CRANK
On the throat plate or bed of the machine, up to a series of 8 numbers.
On the throat plate or bed of the machine, up to a series of 8 numbers.
TREADLE/ELECTRIC
On right hand side of the machine, 2 letters, followed by 6 numbers.
On right hand side of the machine, 2 letters, followed by 6 numbers.
ELECTRIC
Underneath the machine, 2 letters followed by 6 numbers. Big duck games flow free.
Underneath the machine, 2 letters followed by 6 numbers. Big duck games flow free.
1960’s TO CURRENT
Model number will be on the front or side of your machine.
Model number will be on the front or side of your machine.
Step 2: Check Online
Antique Sewing Machine Price Guide
Check large sites like ebay and etsy, or smaller sites like collector's weekly. Ideally you will find an exact match, but in case you don't, find another machine with a similar year and model #.
Step 3: Check In Store
If you have an antique store or pawn shop near you, ask them what they would give you for your machine.
Step 4: Sell It or Save It
Based on what you've learned from your research, only you can decide to sell your machine or keep it.
Further Reading
Antique Singer Sewing Machine Serial Numbers Location
International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society
http://ismacs.net/sewing_machine_articles/how_much_is_my_sewing_machine_worth.html
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SINGER Sewing Machine Serial Number Database
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