Best Singer machine? (2025 Update)

Roger Moss · 2007-12-02T16:06:06+00:00

I have 3 old hand operated Singer sewing machines but I am having a good clean out and want to keep just one - the question is which?- a model 15K from 1914, recently serviced but not original (repainted in a horrible hammerite type finish, with a plywood case)- a pretty model 99k from 1923- a very pretty model 28K from 1937 (with a boat type shuttle).I don't know whether the last two work - they definitely need a good service - but am tempted to keep one on the grounds of looks.How do the 15K, 28K and 99K compare in terms of ease of use, reliability and results? Is it simply the case that the later machines are better? The 15 and 99 use round bobbins, which I would have thought was more modern - but actually predate the 28K, which is a bit confusing.ThanksSally

Dec 02, 2007 Last reply: 1 year ago 42 Replies

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Kate XXXXXX 18 years ago

Indeed yes - which is possibly why I sound more teachery than usual! ;)

We are making mini Christmas stockings to hang on the tree, and filling them with chocolate money and candy canes!

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Pogonip 18 years ago

Very cool!!! I picked up some chocolate gelt at the grocery the other day, to tuck into gifts.

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rosie 1 year ago

I have a ' choir' of singers and would hate to have to choose! A bit like choosing which of your children is to go!!🤣 They are all wonderful machines and stitch beautifully! Ranging from 1874 new family to modern computerised.! Doubt new plastic ones will still be around and sewing in 151 years !! Keep the lot! Stacking shelves??

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