new sewing machine

Indeed a 319 WILL do z/z, has a built-in cam for that. I believe the 306 will also do z/z w/ the correct cam.

Pirate_Dave

Check the serial number at

You can tell where it was made and its manufacture date by the serial number if you go here:

oryou can email snipped-for-privacy@singerco.com (can take a while to respond) or (ifyou're in the US) phone them at 1-800-4-SINGER, or you can emial me with theserial number or post it here and I'll look it up using Mr Needlebar'sDating Service.

So many options!

If it's a 'K', it's Kilbowie - that's what the K stands for. Other factories had other designations.

The 99 should be a very good machine, and still going 100 years from now, unless it has spent time under water, or been dropped from a great height...

What a nice machine in a lovely case! Somehow that LOOKS very 30's, doesn't it? Best way to find out would be to send the serial number off to Singer HQ. They have a record of most of them and should be able to tell you where and when it was made. The when is approximate, as they released serial numbers in batches: snipped-for-privacy@singerco.com

On the web site

There are some attachments pictured on the left side, above the screwdrivers. Does someone know what they are and how are they used? I don't have them and wonder if they are worth axquiring. Emily

Two screw drivers, one large, one small. Ruffler Tucker Binder Narrow Hemmer Adjustable hemmer Seam guide Braider

What I don't see there is a gathering foot, which can be handy, and an edge-stitching attachment, which is great if you are into decorative work with lace, etc.

You can sometimes find boxes of these attachments in thrift stores, and always on eBay. The ruffler runs about $30 to $35 U.S.D. at a dealer. If you do any ruffling or pleating, they're worth it in time saved.

If you pick up an older copy of the Singer Sewing Book by Pickens, there is a section about how to use these attachments. The book is generally inexpensive.

If you give us the serial no., we can date it for you.

ok now I see, my Singer K99 is type EJ means Clydebank from 1953-1954 tks a lot Suzan