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From: needle_elf
Date: 05-02-2005, 01:26 PM (1 of 6)
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I stumbled upon an estate sale auction this weekend, and stubled upon a little gem-- a Singer 99k electric. Now, I know almost nothing about this machine, other than she seems to run :o) and I'm pretty certain that she would be classified as a Singer Featherweight. I've done a little web surfing for info--value, restoration, etc--but there is so much that I'm feeling a little overwhelmed! Does anyone have a suggestion of a couple of good places to find information? Thanks! Jennifer |
User: needle_elf
Member since: 12-12-2000 Total posts: 26 |
From: CodyGramma
Date: 05-02-2005, 05:22 PM (2 of 6)
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Here are some sites I've found that have helped me...hope they do you too! http://www.singermachines.co.uk/Parts_&_Ser/Inst%20book.htm Singer sewing machine Instruction Books and machine manuals http://www.singersewingmachine.com/getmachine.htm?parts Singer Sewing Machines, Manuals and Parts http://www.singerco.com/support/serial_numbers.html SINGER® SEWING CO. | Support: Serial Numbers |
User: CodyGramma
Member since: 04-22-2005 Total posts: 133 
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From: wghmch
Date: 05-02-2005, 11:52 PM (3 of 6)
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The 99s were good little machines, Jennifer, but they were anything but a "Featherweight." The Featherweights were models 221 & 222, and Singer has (unfortunately) also allowed this name to be used again on some more recent models. The 99s were the 3/4 size version of the 66s, which go way back into the treadle days. (There were some model 99 treadles too, but they are rare.) The real Featherweights were made of aluminum, and the 99 was cast iron. If you want to get in with a group that really loves the old Singers, I would suggest <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vintagesingers/> Bill Holman |
User: wghmch
Member since: 03-04-2003 Total posts: 249 |
From: Melanie T
Date: 05-03-2005, 01:18 PM (4 of 6)
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I picked up a 99K off the side of the road from someones trash. It was my best find ever, I just love it! The case needed some TLC and it is by no means a collector item, but it sews beautifully and will be around longer than my newer (read plastic junk here) machines will. I thought there were some pieces missing, the pressure foot and bobbin cover - but my boys (4 & 3 at the time) found them. I don't know where they were, because I looked the machine over pretty good and didn't see them. I use it for piecing and straight sewing sometimes. And the price was just great. I drive down the road looking for another one whenever it is trash day! Melanie Melanie
4 little sewing machine mechanics (6, 4, 2, Born June 14) Ontario Canada |
User: Melanie T
Member since: 09-21-2004 Total posts: 155 |
From: needle_elf
Date: 05-03-2005, 11:46 PM (5 of 6)
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Bill, the rest of your post seems to have disappeared. What exactly were you going to suggest? Thanks for all of the replies everyone. I'm looking forward to next week when I'll have a little time to play with my new girl!  ~Jennifer |
User: needle_elf
Member since: 12-12-2000 Total posts: 26 |
From: wghmch
Date: 05-06-2005, 12:47 AM (6 of 6)
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Thanks for pointing that out Jennifer. When I go to the edit message window, the URL that I pasted there shows up, but for some reason, it does not show up on the message when I post it. (Mary ???) Anyway, I was suggesting the Vintage Singers Group board on Yahoo. Its a board that tries to stay on topic, regarding the older Singer machines. Bill Holman |
User: wghmch
Member since: 03-04-2003 Total posts: 249 |
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