My New Obsession - Singer 99-13 Antique Sewing Machine

UPDATE - I do not really use my sewing machine... after restoring it I put it in the garage and it just sits there :( sad - but this post seems to get LOTS of attention! - 

and you'll get a good copy of the manual - good luck with your machine; I hope you use it more than I do!!

Kyle (8/14/10)

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For those of you who know me - you probably have heard that I have always wanted an old sewing machine - and when the time was right I'd probably get one.  I found this one today in Pasadena at the swap meet -  original bent wood case, it has accessories stored under it... the wiring needs to be replaced, case cleaned up, and so far, I know for sure I need a manual and the knee control bar (whatever THAT is!) and probably someone who can show me how to use it

I have not touched it yet... took a few photos just to show what it looks like and to share it with you... I want to work on it and get it restored - I did some searching online and so far I think it's a 99-13 Singer machine - probably made around 1929-1930's - and if the little bit of research I have done seems to say that I spent about $50 less than the original $70 this might have cost in its heyday...

If anyone has any suggestions as to where I can go for manuals, parts, or how in the world to use this thing, please feel free to comment or email me - If nothing else, I really like the case - and once it's cleaned up it'll be gorgeous! - I just found the key (hidden under the machine) which locks the top into its base - yippee!! - I can lock it up...

comments are closed for this post. **update** I have fully restored the machine but never use it...