Sewing machines

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Singer 99K 1955

The little brother to the 66K. Delicious electric Singer 1955 99k. The little brother to the 66K. Here you can see the difference in size!

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Singer 66K 1927

 The big and strong 1927 Singer 66K Most sewing machines were expensive so often they were paid for in installments. This is a 1914 Singer 66D installment book dated 1914.

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Singer 12 K New Family 1887 & 1877

Two Singer 12 sewing machines Of course every collection needs a Singer. This is the Singer 12K New Family. Built in 1887  Even comes with some spare needles!  Singer 12K New Family. Built in 1877. This must be the oldest machine in the collection.

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Borletti (ca 1958)

The Borletti (ca 1958) Another interesting machine is this ca 1958 Borletti 1090 from Italy, Designed by Mark Zanusso. This particular machine is the basic straight stitch version.

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General Electric Sewhandy( ca 1930)

General Electric Sewhandy( ca 1930) Some say it’s the ancestor to the Singer featherlight machines. But it was first made by Standard in 1928. This later machine we found is complete except for the powercord and the box insert to store accessories. But still it is a wonderful find.

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Elna Lotus (ca.1970)

A much later Elna is the small Elna Lotus from ca 1970. All accessories fit inside the machine and the sides fold like a lotus flower. Hence the name “Lotus”. Note how small it is compared to the usual Japanese sewing machine case.

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Elna 2 supermatic zigzag 1958

Elna 2 supermatic zigzag 1958 This 1958 two tone green machine is the second version of the Elna2. Much larger than the little Grasshopper. This is a full zigzag machine. Drive is supplied by a rubber wheel that develops a flat spot. This machine does have the flat spot, but is is not too bad, […]