Featherweight spotlight
Production differences, buying tips, finishes, and travel cases for the beloved 221 & 222K.
- Serial lookups & manufacturing dates
- Photographs
- History
Domestic Singer Machines
Discover, collect, and care for historic Singer sewing machines
The SingerSewingInfo archive brings together personal research, technical adjustments, and restoration advice so you can identify your machine, understand its story, and keep it stitching for another generation.
- Machines catalogued
- 120+
- Years covered
- 1865-1970
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Whether you are researching a family heirloom or sourcing just the right attachment, these curated collections surface the most-read resources on the site.
Non-Singer Vintage Sewing Machines
While Singer eventually became the most widely recognised name in domestic and industrial sewing, many other manufacturers played important roles in the development and spread of sewing-machine technology during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Toy Sewing Machines
Toy and miniature sewing machines provide an engaging, compact way to explore sewing history
- Photographs of machines from Singer and other manufacturers
- Threading diagrams
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Singer Factories
Learn where Singer sewing machines were manufactured around the world.
Singer 15
The Singer Company first started production of its oscillating shuttle, high arm Improved Family machine in 1879.
Singer 99
The Singer 99 was a sturdy and reliable machine that was easy to use.
Decal Patterns
The various decal patterns used by Singer have always been a feature of their sewing machines.
Repairs & Adjustments
Guides that cover servicing, troubleshooting, and adjusting Singer domestic machines.
Machines for sale
Ready-to-sew restorations.
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Share the story of your Singer
Send photos, serial numbers, or questions and we will help you trace its lineage, identify missing parts, and outline the steps for a thoughtful restoration.