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Need Help with Singer 615U
I was recently given a Singer 615U that appears to have never been used, although it does not have a manual with it. I have not sewn in over 10 years, so I pretty much don't know anything about sewing anymore. I have heard that many of the old Singer models are really good and durable because of their metal components. I believe this one is "one of the good ones", but I'm not at all attached to it. Could anyone give me some advice- is this particular machine worth anything? What year is it? etc. I have not been able to find any info on it at all. I'm wondering if I should sell it and get one that's easier for a novice like me to figure out, or if I'd be a fool to sell it. I'd appreciate any help!!
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Need Help with Singer 615U
silverlight wrote: I was recently given a Singer 615U that appears to have never been used, although it does not have a manual with it. I have not sewn in over 10 years, so I pretty much don't know anything about sewing anymore. I have heard that many of the old Singer models are really good and durable because of their metal components. I believe this one is "one of the good ones", but I'm not at all attached to it. Could anyone give me some advice- is this particular machine worth anything? What year is it? etc. I have not been able to find any info on it at all. I'm wondering if I should sell it and get one that's easier for a novice like me to figure out, or if I'd be a fool to sell it. I'd appreciate any help!! silverlight --- I bought an old SInger 31-15 which had been converted from treadle to electric. I believe it had been used in a factory. All it does is sew a straight stitch--you turn the sewing work to back-stitch/ lock threads. Doesn't get much more basic than that, but it handles heavy weight bulky fabric layers quite well. If I remember right, I paid about $100.00 for the machine and a huge cutting table, about 10 years ago.(I'm too lazy to go check the particulars.) The old machines don't bring a lot of money, as their functions are so limited. Everyone wants bells and whistles, a wide range of functions, new and shiny. The old metal machines, if properly maintained--given regular oiling and cleaning--go on forever, and can be very useful for sewing bulky items, upholstery, and long runs of drapery and curtain fabrics. My 31-15 makes a particularly long stitch, which is preferable for such sewing. I would suppose your keeping the machine depends upon whether you do such sewing, enough to warrant giving the machine house room. I'd suggest you play with it, see if there are things you like about the machine. If not, you'll probably find someone who likes the oldies enough to take it off your hands. Just don't expect to make your fortume in heavy metals. Cea |
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