need information a sewing machine?
Question by heretic_aw: need information a sewing machine?
My mom has a very old sewing machine which i can not find any info for online.
its a black with intricate gold design all over. is made out of some type of metal, and has a wooden base which comes with a wooden lid. probably 10 to 15 pnds in weight but i maybe overestimating and the make is “the doral sewing machine co. “
model is ja26-3330
any info available is highly appreciated.
Best answer:
Answer by kay
Does it have the thread takeup lever (the nodding donkey thing) and tension on the end of the machine opposite the handwheel? Looks something like this?
http://www.sewnuts.com/15/15-88frt.jpg Does it use round bobbinshttp://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2wadLpLdQbA/S8ZTldTtRXI/AAAAAAAAQjw/RDWqFLJT-EI/s1600/IMG_6827.JPG instead of bobbins like these: http://i.ebayimg.com/20/!Bt7FII!EGk~$ %28KGrHqQOKjoEvO0ucsKfBL-GS6VRng~~_35.JPG ?
If so, chances are it’s a Singer 15 clone, probably the most copied straight stitch home sewing machine ever. In fact, you can still buy new ones made to that pattern. Take the free manual here: http://www.singerco.com/accessories/instruction-manuals that comes up when you put “15” in the search box. Yes, it’s for a treadle machine, but should work for your machine.
ISMACS (international sewing machine collectors society) has documented more than 500 “brand” names of sewing machines that are “badged” — meaning generic sewing machines that have a store’s brand name on them instead of the maker. Sears still does this — current Kenmore sewing machines are actually Janome in disguise. Some of the ISMACS members may be able to tell you more about the machine, but good clear photos — front, back, sides, bobbins and bobbin case — would help. http://www.ismacs.net/faq.html#badged http://www.ismacs.net/digest.html
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