Singer 15-91 Sewing Machine

Lately I have scanned Craiglist a few times a week for sewing machines and I came across this black beauty. Its a Singer 15-91 in a bent wood case. It will take a bit of work cleaning it up, but it will be worth it. The Singers with the potted motors attached by gears are definitely superior in my opinion. They sing when I sew! The motors are very quiet and perfect for times when I need to sew and be quiet. The bed area looks pretty bad and has little hairline cracks in the varnish or paint.  The decals are a little silvered but they are in otherwise good condition. The end plate and back circular plate are heavily tarnished, but should clean up nicely.

• Model: Singer 15-91
• Manufactured:
• Serial Number: AH533098
• Date Acquired: July 23, 2010
• Purchase Price: $50
• Hook Type: Oscillating Side Load
• Needle: Standard
• Manual: Yes
• Attachments:  see below
• Bobbin Size: 15
• Extra Bobbins: yes
• Cabinet Style or Case:  Bent Wood Case without Key
• Stitch Type: Straight Lockstitch
• Foot Type: Short Shank
• Drop Feed Dogs: No (I don’t think so)
• Needle Positioning: No
• Tension Location: Left Side

List of Attachments Included with this Machine:

• Easy See Needle Magnifier
• Singer 15-91 Manual
• Singer Accessory Box dated Feb. 6 1936 full of various feet
• Singer Adjustable Zigzag Attachment
• Singer Automatic Zigzagger with extra cam set and manual
• Singer Blindstitch attachment
• Singer Buttonholder (white) in teal case with lots of cams
• Singer Buttonhole attachment
• Singer Hemstitcher
• Box of bobbins with thread
• Hem guide ruler
• Various needles for machine

Roy and I spent a Saturday afternoon fixing this machine. The motor runs great and sews even better. I love the portablity, but I haven’t used the machine since we finished the restoration.

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