Vintage Singer SM from UK

At the local charity shop yesterday I came across an interesting old black Singer SM. It was very similar to a 221 (Featherweight) but was surely heavier. It had a plain paint, a 'boxy base' and had an unusual name emblazoned on the top front: "The Saturn" or maybe "The Spartan" but that sounds wrong. It also said something like: 'Singer Sewing Made in UK' (or maybe ' Made in England') ... I am foggy here. Wondering if it was

220 Voltage or 110 Voltage, I tried to find the electrical information plate, but there was none. I did note that the plug was same as we use here in USA. Since we have many military families in this area who have served in England and Europe, 220 V. appliances do pop up here. It looked in good condition and was priced at $30. There was also a Singer beige 303 series in a cabinet. Thrift stores can be fun! Anyhow, I wonder if any of you have experience with this SM? PAT in VA/USA

Thanks, Taria. I turned the SM over and did not notice any flaws or cracks. I really don't need another SM but it is so cute. I already have FW ... would the attachments and feet be interchangeable? PAT

HTH, Taria

My vintage Singer is a 99K and is marked "made in Great Britain", and works just fine here in Illinois!

My singer 99K was made in Great Britain, and works perfectly here in Illinois! It's a 3/4 size machine, does a wonderful job, and is one of my treasures.

The first sewing machine I ever free motion quilted on was a wonderful little Singer 99 and the Spartan is just the economy model of the

1. It does the sweetest little straight stitch and free motions beautifully. It uses the same feet as any low shank Singer sewing machine and the manual for the 99 is the same as the Spartan. It is so funny that I read this letter today as I just pulled my Spartan out yesterday and the paint is such a beautiful glossy black. It is a little beauty.

You won't be sorry with this machine.

Piece,

Marsha in nw, OH

Hi Mary! Well, I realize that the country of origin does not restrict or indicate the voltage. However, I always thought that every electric appliance has a voltage/wattage declaration permanently affixed. Not finding one confused me, because I could not confirm 110 or 220 and it could be either.

I decided not to buy the SM anyhow, due to space limitation. I just got me sewing room fairly neat and it is still a tad crowded. I do not need to add more 'stuff!'

PAT in VA/USA