Stepping Stones' Singer Sewing Machine Gallery

A few photos from yester-year..

• Singer's 'Perpendicular Action' called "the first pratical sewing machine", 1851-58 (19Kb)
• Singer 'Family' was the first machine built for family use, also known as the 'Turtleback Machine, it was produced in limited numbers from 1858-1861. (17Kb)
• 'Transverse Shuttle Machine' Letter 'A' was the second machine for family use - 1859-1865. (19Kb)
• Singer's 'New Family' is nicknamed the "Fiddlebed" because of the base design. This was machine #3 for the family. Manufactured from 1865 - 1883, it was replaced by the "Improved Family" (24Kb)
• 'Vibratory Shuttle #2' showing a plain head, 1893 (22Kb)
• Vibratory Shuttle #2 mounted on a 7 drawer oak table w/ drop leaf. (37Kb)
• Singer's '15-30' uses an oscillating shuttle to form a lock stitch and is shown in #5336 oak cabinet, circa 1905. (18Kb)
• Models '24-51' top, and 28-4, bottom. The 24 is a chainstitch machine, the 28 has a long shuttle. Circa 1913. (26Kb)
• Singer's '24-50' was the simplest form of sewing machine made by Singer. Having no bobbin or upper tension to adjust, it sews a chainstitch when threaded. 1913. (23Kb)
• Model '27-4' in cabinet #5337. This machine uses a long vibrating shuttle and forms a lock stitch. Circa 1898. My favorite machine, 'cause I've got one ;-} (21Kb)
• '# 27 - Vibrating Shuttle #2' xray view of head, 1898 (26Kb)
• Model '127-3' is similar to the '27-4' with the exception of the postition of the bobbin winder. The length of the bed of a '127' is 14 5/8", while that of a '128' is 12 5/32". At least 9 variations of each model were built with up to 6 ornamentation options available for each. Many parts of the '27', '28', '127' and '128' are interchangeable. Circa 1918. (22Kb)
• Singer Model 58-11 is an automatic commercial shank button machine. Circa 1923 (25Kb)
• Singer Model 66 uses a oscillating hook and a drop in bobbin to form a lock stitch. One of Singer's longest lived models, it is the 'big-brother' to the '99' series. Most parts are interchangeable with the '99' and '185' series machines. (28Kb)
• Singer Model 66 in #6185 five drawer walnut cabinet, circa 1900 (27Kb)
• Singer's '115-1' in a #76 table. This machine uses a rotary hook to form a lock stitch. 1913. (23Kb)
• The Famous 'Featherweight' or model 221 was manufactured from the late '30's to the mid 60's. Weighing 11 pounds, it is a favorite with quilters. A free arm version (222) was made in limited quantities and is collectable. (15Kb)

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