One of the most fascinating aspects of Standard Rotary sewing machines made by the Standard Sewing Machine Co. is that some of them will take an attachment called a chainstitch spider which installs in place of the bobbin case and (used along with a special chainstitch needle plate) converts the machine from straight stitch to single thread chainstitch. The spider that came with my Standard Rotary serial number 770155 worked well in that machine and one with a later serial number, but it would not fit it into any of my machines with a lower serial number.
Standard Sewing Machine Serial Numbers
In doing this survey, I was hoping to find out whether there was a version of the chainstitch spider that would fit the earlier Standard Rotary machines. The earliest serial number for a machine in the survey that was confirmed to have a spider is 727368. Whether there is a version of the spider that will fit Standard Rotary machines with a serial number lower than 700000 remains to be discovered.
Singer treadle sewing machines are one of the most popular Singer antiques and are still regularly found in auctions and antique dealers today. These older machines were made of heavy-duty components and replaceable parts so they are still used, and are incredibly long-lasting. A treadle machine is one powered by a foot pedal and runs mechanically by the user pushing back and forth on the pedal. A reliable, eco-friendly machine, many sewers still prefer to use this type of model today.
I have a small Singer machine that is not functioning with a number on the front plaque 24-84.The serial number is H392268. Can you tell me about this machine, it has been sitting in theAttic for many, many years.
Hello I have a Universal 700 Super Deluxe Precision Manufactured Made in Japan, the serial number is M/700/24121. I cannot find any information on this machine. I sews great, and is serviced regularly. If anyone has or can provide any information I would greatly appreciate any assistance.I also have a a Singer Model 347, SN EY 100841, and likewise, cannot find any information on it.I am interested in knowing how many were made and in what year.Than you, Sonia
I have a manual Singer portable machine Serial # it is either an I or a 1 and then 6555784. Could you help me with when it was made and perhaps were it was made. It belonged to my husbands grandmother. I also have his mothers Treadle machine serial # G512878. I would like to know when and were it was made. Is there some were I could find more info on these machines. Thanks for your help
I have old singer sewing machine that I can only find 73 SIMANCO which was under the actual machine when I lift it up to sit in position. Is there anywhere else I can look. Trying to find year of manufacture. At a guess 1930-40.
I just bought a Singer AJ498218, in a sewing stand with a stool for $30!!!! The motor works & the wheel turns freely. My problem now is finding a manual & information about this particular machine. I want to order a few parts because I plan to use it. But getting frustrated with the unsuccessful hunt for information.
I recently acquired a vintage singer treadle machine serial #AK476844 with the centennial logo on the machine. I am new to treadle machines and am wondering how to find what model it is. Thank you in advance for any information.
I have a Singer sewing machine with the serial number EM960856.Also on the base plate is 171010 SIMANCO It belonged to my mother and I would like to now use it myself.Are you able to advise me as to where I could have the machine serviced?
Good evening I got a Singer Sewing Machine with serial number BP041910 and I want know how old my machine is and the appropriate value of it in SA RANDS please? The machine is in fair condition but needs to be serviced.Im from South Africa.
I have Singer sewing machine in a cabinet with the pedal wheel that works and the cabinet has 4 little drawers(2 on each side) and a small drawer on the front of it and also all the attachments to the machine. The serial number is B598697. Is there an approx value you can give me on the unit.
I have a Singer sewing machine incabinet with all the attachments, manuals, bobbins, including the oil, etc, etc. The Singer seal is on the front with model 301A, however, no serial number. Underneath the bottom left by the bobbin compartment is a metal plate that has the number 170027 with the name Simanco, USA. According to a website the 301A was manufactured in 1952 or before 1957. My question is: Is this an authentic Singer and what year is it?
Hi, I have 2 Singer Sewing machines one has the serial number G9760381 and the other is H568636 they are complete with tables. how would I be able to find a value on these machines>Thanks, Tom
The Japanese used a lot of common words when they were building their original sewing machines back after the war. This has led to a lot of confusion as to who made those sewing machines as well as misleading people to the wrong sewing machine or supply company.
There is some conflicting information about the Universal sewing machine. Some say it was built by Standard, others by White and still a third party said it was built by an anonymous Japanese company after the war.
To find out which person is correct and learn a little bit more about the Universal sewing machine just continue to read our article. It has the story for you so you know the right answer when someone asks you about the Universal sewing machine.
It is a bit complicated to sort out all the details surrounding this model of sewing machine. The company that originally made it was called Standard Sewing Equipment but that company was owned by Singer before that time. Then Singer sold it to White before the Universal was made.
That makes the Universal model a Japanese sewing machine made about the 1940s to 60s. Standard, at that time, was supposed to be owned by White Sewing Machine Company and they did business in the same office (according to rumors).
There was a Universal Sewing Machines LTD company in the United Kingdom after the war. It was formed in 1954 and by 1957 it was making 35,000 machines a year. Their claim to fame was the aluminum sewing machine body but there is no word of the popularity of that model
There is also no connection between that company and the Universal sewing machines made in America after the war. Their machines seem to be copies of the Taylor-Bird machine as it used the same parts.
What can be uncovered about the American Universal sewing machine is that it was never an independent company, it was made under the ownership and supervision of White and the machines were a product of the Japanese sewing machine manufacturing boom that took place in the late 40s to early 60s.
We have been able to locate a third model called the UN50 but there is little information on this machine. It had 6 stitch patterns and another dial to it but other than it was a basic sewing machine.
There are serial numbers on the Universal sewing machines. One was listed as 402187 and one of two serial numbers we have been able to track down. If the serial number on your Universal sewing machine starts with a JA that may indicate it was made in Japan.
Without those records, there is no way to tell how many units were made, which year they were made in, and other details that come with owning a sewing machine. You can try the major sewing machine company that bought White years ago, but that was a long time ago and again those records may not have been kept.
We are sorry to say that they are not worth very much. Because they were basically Japanese made and clones of other more famous sewing machine models there is little to attract collectors and drive up the value.
There is actually no way to know how much a Universal sewing machine with table went for either when it was new or now that it is a vintage machine. No one is listing a price for this model anywhere and we would only be guessing at the price.
The best we can tell you is to contact some local antique dealers or vintage sewing machine shops and see what they tell you. Those businesses should have books to help guide their estimates and can give you a ballpark figure on what to expect if you want to sell yours or buy one when you find it.
You may have to list your model number to find the parts you want or even a store that carries Universal models and their parts. Singer, Pfaff, and maybe other big sewing machine brands make universal parts so you really have to be specific about what you want.
Then because many sewing machine companies used the words deluxe, you may also be frustrated as those parts come up first over Universal. it took a little while but we found this store, one of our go-to parts stores we like to link to. That is because it has many parts for the small brands no longer in production.
The colors are nice, and in standard Japanese tradition but what put us off a little is the confusion over who actually made and marketed those machines. It would have been nice to find out more about their history and other details.
If your sewing machine, accessory, or ephemera has a name on it, this is the place to start. If we don't have a listing for the name, please use the search function to see if there is any mention of it on our site.
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In terms of needles and bobbins, some vintage sewing machines take obscure parts that can make using them difficult. With the Singer 15, however, you're in luck. The Singer 15 uses a 15x1 needle (also known as the 2020 or 130/705h), which became the standard across the entire sewing machine industry. 2ff7e9595c
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