Look what I found at a thrift store for $25. It's not for me, it's for a friend who is wanting a hand crank sewing machine for her daughter. It is an old treadle head that needs to be converted. It is a Singer, Serial number EM285899 and model number 15K80. If you know what it is called will you please let me know?
Update: Captain Dick of treadleon.net says that it is a "That is a Model 15 of older vintage. This one is sometimes called the RAF model. It came along when other 15's were getting reverse, but it didn't win the lottery, so it has stitch length but no reverse, like the 15-30's."
Thank you Captain Dick!
Missy
6 comments:
Hi, I think the machine in a 15-30 and made in Scotland for sale in England. I can't remember the name of the decals but I *think* this was for the English market.
RAF is what the knick name may be. And at this point I'm just remembering some thing I may have read.
I have an older 15-30 oscillating bobbin treadle in the Tiffany decal.
I am not expert though and will expect someone to come along and give you the correct data,
:)
Missy, your new old machine is a 15. Not sure what ....does it have a motor? The decals are called RAF, because it resembles the insignia from the Royal Air Force during WWII. I have always wanted one of these. Enjoy!
dragonlady@moosebrookroad.net
Really cool find! Your friend is a lucky chick to have you looking out for her!
You definitely found a treasure in this machine. I am not one to sew, but my mother did. She had a machine, but it did not look like this.
I think I read this the other day and then neglected to post. You will love how quickly you can put on the spoked wheel and get it working. And it's nice that it takes regular feet and the usual needles.
(Cindy Peters sells lovely wooden bases too. Of course, they are more than you paid for the sewing machine.)
What a great find! Someone sure is lucky to have a friend like you :)
I've never used gojo before, but I like how well it worked for you. I'll have to get some.
Happy VTT!
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