Singer 285, 275 & 292 Sewing Machines

The Singer model 285 sewing machine was made in both the Kilbowie, Scotland and St. John's, Canada plants during 1963-1965. The suffixes 'K' and 'J' were added to the model numbers accordingly to indicate their manufacturing location.

Model 275K

Model 285J (photo courtesy of Erin)

The Singer model 285 was a development of the 185 model which it replaced. The 185 had in turn a few years earlier been a cosmetically re-packaged version of the long serving model 99K, re-using many of the same parts as the 99. Although the 285K looks almost identical to the 185K it had a competely new oscillating rack and pinion drive arrangement to the lower hook mechanism under the bed. Unfortunately this 'improvement' was not well received, as it tended to make the 285 machines both noisier and subject to vibration.

Model 275K - Underbed Mechanism

The Singer model 275K was virtually identical to the 285K except that the foot pedal speed controller was permanently wired in instead of using the normal 3 pin plug and socket.

The Singer model 292 was the same as the 285, but with just some minor cosemetic differences.

Technical Details

Size	3/4 Full size (12-1/2" base)
Motor	Singer BZK-60 (external with V belt)
Drive Belt	Simanco Part No. 196389 (32.5cm O.D)
Speed Control	Pressed metal foot pedal (Style D)
Needle	15X1 (Flat to right)
Needle Threading	Left to right
Bobbin	Plastic class 66
Work Light	Fitted to rear
Finish	Tan/Brown or Blue

Serial Numbers

From Number	To Number	Quantity	Date

EV 244017	EV 254016	10000	15 May 1963
EV 588839	EV 598838	5000	20 November 1963
EV 721489	EV 771488	50000	6 February 1964
EV 970199	EV 990198	20000	11 June 1964
EX 065508	EX 085507	20000	14 August 1964
EX 322214	EX 342213	20000	7 November 1964
EX 402915	EX 432914	30000	14 January 1965
EX 501624	EX 521623	20000	30 March 1965
EX 591625	EX 611624	20000	30 March 1965
EX 647237	EX 667236	20000	18 August 1965