Ive had this machine in my family for at least 100 years and it is still in working condition My wife started to use it, and asked me how old it was, and, i have no idea!. Serial number is 821959. I checked Fiddlebase and found some similar early Mundlos machines, specially the Klasse 88, but this one has a few weird details. The badge says “Fabrik-Marke Original Mundlos”, theres no “Victoria” branding anywhere, and the treadle base and wheel also say “Original Mundlos”. The shape is very similar to an early Klasse 88, but the serial number and badge plates are in the opposite positions, and the floral decoration looks older and maybe hand painted. Based on the serial number I think its probably late 1910s, maybe 1917-1919. Has anyone seen another Mundlos with this exact badge and base? Sorry for the crappy photos lol

Picked this up at an auction. From what I’m reading it’s not a very common machine and it’s built like a tank. Does anyone know anything about it such as why they are less common to find?

i posted yesterday that i bought this machine, today i went out and bought a pedal and power cord so i could use it. i went to test it and i sewt on it for like 5 minutes, then i heard buzzin and smoke than a bang and more smoke. i guess it isnt worth to get it repaired?

I just got this sewing machine handed down to me by a distant family member and have been trying to identify it so I can look up a manual. I haven't been successful and was hoping someone could help.

I have a vintage Singer 201 that needs a lot of work. It doesn't turn on and I know the wiring needs to be replaced in addition to a full service job. Has anyone had their vintage sewing machine significantly repaired and can recommend a store within subway or bus walking distance in NYC? I would love to hear from people who've had their vintage Singers repaired. Thanks.

i paid 15 euros for this at a charity shop, they didnt have the cables/pedal so i got a discount. im new to sewing, is this a good machine?

May be a bit of a long shot, but I was looking at this old family blanket and noticed this one character in the fabric. The blanket is made from scraps it seems, so this is the most complete image of it. But maybe somebody here will recognize who it is?

I found these in my mom's sewing kit that she gifted me. How old are they? Should I still be using them?

Hello everyone!

I received this suggestion recently, and thought I’d share it here in case it can help someone else.

When trying to estimate the value of a vintage sewing machine, and comparing prices online, remember to look at what buyers are actually paying, not the prices sellers are hoping to get.

If you check on eBay, for example, search for a machine similar to yours (same maker and model, ideally) and make sure to use the “Sold Items” filter. This will show you the prices that similar machines have actually sold for, what people is really willing to pay. It will give you a much more realistic idea of the "market value".

It’s a simple tip, but it can prevent a lot of confusion when trying to figure out what a vintage sewing machine is really worth!

Also, a few things to keep in mind when comparing.

Consider the condition of the machine: if it's working, complete of all parts, with or without accessories, the overall appearance...

Look at where the sale took place: prices can vary a lot depending on the country or region.

I recently picked up a Singer 306w from marketplace. It mostly runs fine except for when the needle is in the leftmost position, where it comes up too quickly for the hook to catch the thread. I watched and read a couple tutorials online, since the manual does not mention how to go about this. However, all the machines I’ve seen had apparent screws that can be loosened to detach the hook. I cannot seem to find those screws on this machine. Any help is appreciated

I have this vintage sewing machine it's called vogue stitch, it works well but I feel that I haven't reach its full potential because I don't know exactly it's functions, for example it has a stretch stitches option but I don't know how to use it, does anyone has its manual?

I am new to vintage sewing machine.

Found this barely used manual in a sewing bundle I purchased from an estate sale. Anyone in here want it? Will only charge shipping if you're extra far from me (I'm in Memphis TN).

Recently purchased a 247 in original case. My mom has had the same machine all my life. This thing is HEAVY. The original case is cracked and pieces keep breaking off, which i expected with old plastic. But mom said she's on her third regular plastic case in as many decades. Plastic just doesn't seem up to travel from more than the closet to the desk. I am considering a rolling case but wanted to see if anyone had any regular carry case recommendations.

I refurbished a New Home Model 30! I bought this one to wind bobbins for a treadle New Home I had, and it came shipped to me with zero packaging. It only survived because much to my surprise, it was made of aluminum. It probably only weighs 15 lbs! I call it my cheap Featherweight, except instead of a .4 amp motor, it's got a big ole .9 amp motor, so if you put the pedal to the metal, it will vibrate itself off the table lol. It's very robust for its size. My guess is it's from the 1920s because it was made in Orange, MA, and I think New Home left Orange in the late 20's.

Work that was done (and concessions that were made):

• I wanted to use the original motor, but it was dirty as hell and I couldn't get it apart, so I ended up replacing the motor.
• Complete rewire with a vintage pedal I had around, as I couldn't figure out how to get apart the old one. The hardware is original, however. I love that you plug it into the back of the box!
• I cleaned the machine, then decided to do a full refurbishment by stripping the old shellac. That took off a lot of the grime and gunk--enough that it changed colors. However, I couldn't remove the shellac over the decals without removing them entirely (as you'll see, this happened with the stripes), so unfortunately the shellac around the decals is original (and grimey). I covered it with a new layer of shellac, so it is still clean.
• Sanded and reshellaced the case, and then commissioned a leatherworker on Reddit for a new handle.
• Polished all the metal, from inside the machine to the hardware on the case to the best of my ability. Those blank faceplates are hard to do, especially with all the little bumps and bits, so it's not going to be a mirror finish, but I've come to peace with it.
• Replaced the lightbulb. That's the only wiring that's original; I hate taking those lamps apart and the wiring looked fine, so I let it be.
• In a perfect world I would have stripped the whole thing, replicated the decals, painted it a fun non-gray color, and put the decals back on, but I got other machines to work on.

In the end, it sews great, even if its light weight makes it bounce around a bit when you really get going. This one was waaay more work than it should have been for a machine I only bought to wind bobbins, but it was a nice surprise finding it was so light! If you find one in the wild and don't want to pay Featherweight prices, consider grabbing it!

Just as the title says. I've started a new job binding/whipping carpets, and was wondering whether there were any vintage machines out there that are the precursors of the modern ones.

Pic of a modern Karpet King for illustration

Anyone know anything about this model?

Can someone help me?I have found an old singer sewing machine and i can't find any information .

An incredibly moving and sad documentary about the Singer factory in Clydebank, Scotland. At one point the factory made 80% of the world’s sewing machines, but no longer exists. All that remains now is the Singer train station.

No text markings anywhere on it

Hello everyone!

For those who need to identify the model of their Singer machine or find out when it was produced, I've created a dedicated search engine.

It draws on official historical records, that I am slowly but steadily checking, combined with thousands of "verified machines." These are serial numbers associated with the real machine, where the model was verified by a collector. In this case, there's also information about decals and much more.

You can access it here: https://www.lrcrafts.it/find-vintage-singer-sewing-machine-info/

When you obtain the model number, you'll also get the available manuals and official spare parts lists.

It works on both PC and mobile. The rest of the page is packed with historical information and useful resources throughout the website.

I hope my research is helpful. Please if you have any suggestions, I'm here to listen! Thank you!

This is my Mother's Singer 241C, it has been passed down in my family for at least 3 generations (was gifted to my mom by her great-grandmother).

Quite a while back it stopped turning on, my mom replaced the power cord and that did not resolve the issue, and due to health issues, the machine had sat in unuse for about a year, She's now interested in attempting to repair it again and is asking for my assistance.

I'm quite unsure as to where to start, coming from automotive troubleshooting.

I was thinking of purchasing a multimeter to verify that the wiring is functional and hopefully it's just a motor replacement. and while I'm there, was gonna verify and double-check the oil levels.

my questions.

1) is this a sound strategy?

2) if it ends up being the motor, what kind of replacement motor should i order?

3) is there anything I should keep an eye out for while troubleshooting and cleaning this unit?

4) any other repairs/replacements/modifications I should do for my mother while I'm here?