{"id":133,"date":"2019-03-06T15:03:16","date_gmt":"2019-03-06T15:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/au.contrado.com\/blog\/?p=133"},"modified":"2021-01-27T08:23:30","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T08:23:30","slug":"how-old-is-my-singer-sewing-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/au.contrado.com\/blog\/how-old-is-my-singer-sewing-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"Singer Serial Numbers: How Old is Your Sewing Machine?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Singer sewing machines have a long and rich history, dating\nas far back as 1851. These beautiful machines have evolved over the years but\nare still standing the test of time. Some of the older models are highly sought\nafter by collectors and sewing enthusiasts. If you\u2019ve nabbed one of these\nbeautiful bargains at a local market, it\u2019s worth identifying the age and model\nof your machine. You might have picked up a rare antique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you want to pick up one of your own older models\nbecause you love the history, aesthetic or nostalgia of the piece, they\u2019re\neasily still found on the market if you know what you\u2019re looking for. So, how\nold is my Singer sewing machine? To identify when a model was made, you need to\nfirst find the Singer sewing machine serial number. It\u2019s near the on\/off switch\non newer machines, and on the front panel or on a small plate on older\nmachines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve found the number, match it to the date in our chart<\/a> to discover the age of your machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why do Singer Sewing Machines have Serial Numbers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Singers have always been marked with serial numbers<\/a> ever since production began. Each number is corresponding to a model from a certain date, and even location. All Singer sewing machines up until 1900 have no letter prefix, and came from all around the world. The Singer company eventually managed their production from all their factories to match up with the serial number flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to choose a valuable model<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first thing to look for if you\u2019re after a collector\u2019s\nSinger machine, is the age of the item. Over 100 years old is considered an\nantique, and younger than that is \u2018vintage\u2019. By matching the serial number to\nthe corresponding date, you can determine the exact age of the machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quality also plays an important part in the value of the\nmodel. As expected, high quality, functioning machines are more sought after\nthan damaged ones and tend to be a better option. Machines that don\u2019t function\nat all may not be worth collecting. However, if you find a damaged machine that\ncan be repaired, it may still be a worthwhile purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a collector\u2019s viewpoint, there are a select amount\nwhich are valuable enough to be classed as real collectors\u2019 items. This\nincludes any of the machines that come with their own table, blacksides which\nhave a black instead of polished finish, and the vintage 221 and 222\nFeatherweight models. These rare models can fetch around \u00a3500 or even more, if\nthey\u2019re in perfect working order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The History of Singer Sewing Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Singer brand is synonymous with being the best in the business.  After opening a local factory in Glasgow, in 1867, the machines were flying off the shelves. Popularity only grew and factories opened worldwide. By World War 2, the Singers were actually producing guns and bullets as a priority to sewing machines. They only continued making those in their spare time. Isaac Singer was the founder of the company, and the first to create treadle powered, belt powdered and eventually electricity powered sewing machines. Isaac Singer boasts a unique story<\/a>, and was a pioneer of the sewing industry. Funnily enough, with an \u2018enthusiastic\u2019 approach to women, Isaac even hired female demonstrators to disprove that women were too incompetent to work a machine. This enthusiastic approach to women continued into his private life, where he had a total of 24 children!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Designs Throughout The Years<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Singer treadle sewing machines are one of the most popular\nSinger antiques. They are still found in auctions and antique dealers today.\nThese older machines were made of heavy duty components and replaceable parts.\nSo they are still used, and are incredibly long-lasting. A treadle sewing\nmachine is powered by a foot pedal, and runs mechanically by the user pushing\nback and forth on the pedal. A reliable, eco-friendly machine, many sewers\nstill prefer to use this type of model today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The design has naturally changed over the years with\nadvances in technology. Electric motors and bolt-on lights were introduced to\nthe machines in 1921. The treadle tables gradually faded away to chunky box\nbottoms in the 1930s. Use of new materials throughout the 20th<\/sup> century\nmade the design sleeker and lighter, and allowed for new functions to be\nintroduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s Singers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s machine can cost from as little as \u00a385 up to \u00a31300,\ndepending on the functions and type of machine. But why is Singer so popular?\nIt\u2019s not only due to the rich history, but the fact that they cater to all\nsewing needs. Singer has a reputation for creating innovative machines. They\nwere the first to ever introduce electric, zigzag and electronic machines which\nwere targeted to the home sewing market. Offering affordable machines with a\nmultitude of features which are readily available, made them likely the most\npopular brand out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re a beginner or a professional, want an electronic or a mechanical machine, work with embroidery or patchwork, there\u2019s something for everyone. Every model has a unique range of useful functions such as automatic needle threaders and even LCD screens, which is part of what makes the brand the go-to for sewers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How old is your new (old) Singer sewing machine? Don\u2019t forget to match your serial number to our chart<\/a> and discover its age!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore over hundred materials with your very own fabric swatch pack, perfect to work with your Singer. Understand the texture, strength and finish of each of the fabrics by taking a hands on approach.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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