Sally the Singer
Back in January, I added a new (to me) sewing machine to my collection. Ok, well, not much of a collection… I only had a Kenmore sewing machine and a White serger… but this baby is by far the coolest. It’s a Singer 15-91 and was made in the 50’s.
I finally found a place for it in the studio… but I have actually moved it from this spot since I took the picture. It was in good shape when I got it, but it needed a good cleaning, oiling and greasing. The lady I got it from seemed surprised that I was actually going to sew with it. I mean, that’s what you do with a sewing machine, isn’t it?
March 23rd, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Beautiful machine! Looks like you did a great job cleaning too
March 23rd, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Ain’t it purdy? Yeah, the outside was actually in great shape…just a bit of rust on the metal parts. I’m glad I didn’t have to do any rewiring or anything!
June 24th, 2009 at 11:57 am
I love the look of the old singer machines!
My great grandmother’s old Singer 99-13 from 1930 is still in GREAT shape as well and works beautifully. Have fun with it, I’m sure you’ll really enjoy your new machine.
June 25th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Cool! Yeah, they seem to hold up for years and years… and they are just a beauty to look at!
August 18th, 2009 at 9:05 am
That is what I sew on. At least very similar. I think mine was made in 1947. I love it. There is nothing like sewing on an old singer.
September 10th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Nice! I love mine… it’s so smooth!