Hi, I serviced a Singer 15 nostalgia copy just recently. Your machine here has distinct similarities under the bonnet as it were, even to the position of the thread tension unit. In fact I'd say it was modern coach-work on a 15 copy chassis. Also there's the copyright breach avoider of "The Singer Company" on your machine instead of The Singer Manufacturing Company. Hope this helps. Regards Geoff
Man, is my face red. I was just in my backyard storehouse and I found one of these that I'd totally forgotten owning. However, mine has a "MERRITT" decal. (The color, model 26 designation, and Singer badge are exactly the same, though.) As you may know, Merritt was the name Singer Japan put on their more "budget-friendly" machines. (Merritt being Isaac Singer's middle name.) Anyway, definitely a 100% Japan manufactured/assembled machine. There was also some funny business with imported Toyota/Pinnock sewing machines. (The war, ya know.)
Yes, I thought of that while I was editing the video and I no longer have the machine with me. I couldn't see a serial number during the video editing either. Thanks.
I'm pretty sure it's a 185 model, and since it says Australia then it should be P, I know this will wound stupid, but did you check the serial number? Singer like most world wide companies would ship assorted parts to different factories to assemble machines. So it probably has a k motor mount and light and possibly other factory marks as well. Might even be totally japanese parts and assembled in the land down under. I have no idea about that 26 on there.
The J-C 13 number indicates the machines bed [ and probably all the other parts ] was made in Japan at the Pine Factory that manufactured Singer sewing machines. It was probably assembled in Australia with Japanese made parts. My Japanese Singer 650 has J-C13 and J-A8 on it. It was sold new in South Korea at the US Military base.
@@InStitches 99% of all vintage Japanese made sewing machines have J-C numbers. Since the your green machine says it was made in Australia but has a Japanese marking on the bed, it only seems reasonable that the parts came from Japan. To set up manufacturing for all the parts necessary for the machine would cost more than the Australian market could cover in sales. So it is only logical to conclude that the parts came from Japan. It was the same with cars. The parts came from other countries but the cars themselves were assembled in Australia.
I need one of these. I already have the Singer Japan matching motor.😅 May I ask what camera you use? Your videos are always so clear and in-focus. Thank you.
Is there any reason as to why the needle keeps throwing the thread?it doesn't seem to matter what thread is used and if if I go fast it will do it as well. Tried all different tensions and changed the needles. Im totally out of ideas. Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks Heather
Hi. Not sure what you mean by 'throwing' the thread sorry. Do you mean breaking thread? If so, and you may've already tried these things but to start with there could be many reasons but first make sure you have correct needle and insert it properly. Make sure thread is good quality and that machine is threaded properly. Thanks.
Isn’t it a 185 made in either the U.S. or Canada in the late 1950s to early 1960s? It looks like the motor and lamp came from a 185k made in the Kilbowie, Scotland factory for the English market (they were beige and brown).
Didn’t know that Singer assembled Model 15s - or derivatives - in Penrith, Australia. I think all 15s are somewhat noisy compared with other machines of the era.
Hi, I serviced a Singer 15 nostalgia copy just recently. Your machine here has distinct similarities under the bonnet as it were, even to the position of the thread tension unit. In fact I'd say it was modern coach-work on a 15 copy chassis. Also there's the copyright breach avoider of "The Singer Company" on your machine instead of The Singer Manufacturing Company. Hope this helps.
Regards
Geoff
I just love Singer 15 machines, and this is a beauty. Great video, thank you.
Yes, it definitely has all the features of a Singer 15.
Thanks you for the vidéo and bravo for the maintenance of this lovely machine.
Man, is my face red. I was just in my backyard storehouse and I found one of these that I'd totally forgotten owning. However, mine has a "MERRITT" decal. (The color, model 26 designation, and Singer badge are exactly the same, though.) As you may know, Merritt was the name Singer Japan put on their more "budget-friendly" machines. (Merritt being Isaac Singer's middle name.) Anyway, definitely a 100% Japan manufactured/assembled machine. There was also some funny business with imported Toyota/Pinnock sewing machines. (The war, ya know.)
The serial number is often under the machine on the metal back. You have to tilt it up to see it. Hope it helps.
Yes, I thought of that while I was editing the video and I no longer have the machine with me. I couldn't see a serial number during the video editing either. Thanks.
I'm pretty sure it's a 185 model, and since it says Australia then it should be P, I know this will wound stupid, but did you check the serial number? Singer like most world wide companies would ship assorted parts to different factories to assemble machines. So it probably has a k motor mount and light and possibly other factory marks as well. Might even be totally japanese parts and assembled in the land down under. I have no idea about that 26 on there.
I have one exactly the same a beautiful machine to use, i adapted from electric to treadle
The J-C 13 number indicates the machines bed [ and probably all the other parts ] was made in Japan at the Pine Factory that manufactured Singer sewing machines. It was probably assembled in Australia with Japanese made parts. My Japanese Singer 650 has J-C13 and J-A8 on it. It was sold new in South Korea at the US Military base.
It says "Made in Australia" on the top of the machine??
@@InStitches 99% of all vintage Japanese made sewing machines have J-C numbers. Since the your green machine says it was made in Australia but has a Japanese marking on the bed, it only seems reasonable that the parts came from Japan. To set up manufacturing for all the parts necessary for the machine would cost more than the Australian market could cover in sales. So it is only logical to conclude that the parts came from Japan. It was the same with cars. The parts came from other countries but the cars themselves were assembled in Australia.
@@randyc8171 Thanks for the info.
@@randyc8171 In that case, maybe it should say "Assembled in Australia" :)
I need one of these. I already have the Singer Japan matching motor.😅
May I ask what camera you use? Your videos are always so clear and in-focus. Thank you.
Hi. I'm using the Sony ZV1 camera. Thanks.
Is there any reason as to why the needle keeps throwing the thread?it doesn't seem to matter what thread is used and if if I go fast it will do it as well. Tried all different tensions and changed the needles. Im totally out of ideas. Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks Heather
Hi. Not sure what you mean by 'throwing' the thread sorry. Do you mean breaking thread? If so, and you may've already tried these things but to start with there could be many reasons but first make sure you have correct needle and insert it properly. Make sure thread is good quality and that machine is threaded properly. Thanks.
Isn’t it a 185 made in either the U.S. or Canada in the late 1950s to early 1960s? It looks like the motor and lamp came from a 185k made in the Kilbowie, Scotland factory for the English market (they were beige and brown).
It's not a 185K, I have both the fawn/brown one and the green one. It shows made in Australia on the top. Thanks.
Didn’t know that Singer assembled Model 15s - or derivatives - in Penrith, Australia.
I think all 15s are somewhat noisy compared with other machines of the era.
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If it's a Chinese machine, why would it have "Made in Australia" printed on the top?