After negotiating a price for the green machine (the guy didn't budge on his $50 asking price), I asked if he had anything (accessories, etc) he was willing to part with. A dejected Elna sat on the floor next to the Singer, and the guy said I could have it if I wanted it. Hmm, let me think about that for a moment...... Yeah, right! Oh, and since the Singer's motor was making a loud racket, he also threw in an extra motor. It happens to be labeled Pfaff. Double score!
The round bulbous knob on the front of the machine is to vary zig zag width and needle R-C-L position. A couple small chrome knobs on the zig zag knob are to limit the range of travel of the zig zag lever. The little chrome knob to the left of the stitch length lever is an adjustable stop for the lever. Things may look complicated on this machine but they are pretty simple once learned.
As mentioned, the motor made quite a loud noise, but I took it apart and tightened up a brass bracket inside and it seems to have fixed it. I'm a bit surprised the motor is only .53 amps. It's adequate power but I would have liked it if it was up in the 1-amp range.
I love the chrome keys Singer used for selecting the various stitch patterns.
The two-tone green is quite striking to a sewing machine nut such as myself.
4 comments:
pretty pretty!
beautiful beautiful machines! i have been looking for one of these for a few years to make my primary machine. shoot me an email if you are ever willing with rehoming one. :)
I have one! My mom bought it used in the late 50's or early 60's and I learned to sew on it. In the 80's I was seduced by Berninas and bought a top of the line machine and never loved it like I loved the Singer. Well, last year, the Bernina blew up and I had the 319W refurbed and it's back in business, sewing as well as ever. I still love it. My refurb guy changed the needle insertion so that it can use universal needles. It's easy to use and I never was intimidated at all by the levers and knobs, probably because I learned to sew on it. I don't use any of the fancy stitches, tho.
The only thing I miss about the Bernina is the latch you pull up to change the pressure feet. The 319W, just like all older machines, has a screw. And the screw slot is wide but very narrow so it's hard to find a screwdriver to fit it.
It's always good to hear that one of these old machines is still in business doing what it was meant to do. Thank you for posting!
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