The Basics of Singer Sewing Machines

If someone asked you to name a brand of sewingmulti-featured series, which includes Singer's
machine, chances are you'd answer Singer. They'remulti-featured machines. It's easy to see that Singer
probably the best-known sewing machine brand in thehas a sewing machine to suit everyone's needs.
entire industry. Singer sewing machines have beenPurchasing a sewing machine is easy, as there are
manufactured since 1851 using the highest qualitymany places for you to look. Check out your local
standards. The zigzag stitch feature, now almostdepartment store, the Internet and in catalogs. Most
universally offered on sewing machines, was anlarger towns and cities have a sewing store, or at
innovation by Singer. They also developed andleast a large craft store. Because Singers are known
marketed the first electronic sewing machine.to be high quality and durable, you don't need to worry
It doesn't matter if you're interested in quilting,about what you're buying if you choose a used Singer
embroidery, home décor sewing or makingsewing machine either.
your own clothes, there's a Singer sewing machineIt can be interesting to ask around and find out if one
that can do the job. They're some of the mostof the older members of your family still has an antique
advanced machines in the world. It's no wonder SingerSinger. Recently these old sewing machines have
has been a household name for over 150 years.become collector's items. There are even enthusiasts
Singer breaks their sewing machine range up into fourwho collect antique Singer sewing machines as a full
main categories. For beginners, they have a basictime hobby. If you find the serial number on the
machine. It's easy to use and economical, but it canmachine, you can call Singer and they will be able to
also do more advanced jobs like buttonholes and utilityidentify the date the machine was manufactured. You
stitching. Secondly, they have the Scholastic series.can also look online, as there are websites that can
These are specifically designed for use in a teachinghelp trace the serial number to an approximate
environment. For this reason they are practical andmanufacture date.
extremely durable.If you're interested in selling an antique Singer, then you
The third group of machines belongs in the Quantumcan get in touch with people that specialize in
series. These are Singer's top quality machines. Theyappraising antique Singers. Whether you want to use it
incorporate a range of modern conveniences, includingyourself or collect them as a hobby, Singer machines
electronic mechanisms. The final category is thetruly represent durability and quality.