Can anyone help me with information and or value of this sewing machine?
 

I found this beautiful sewing machine in my father in-laws garage today. I've tried researching it, but have come up with little to nothing. Any information and possible idea of value would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. [ATTACH=CONFIG]581541[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]581542[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]581543[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]581539[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]581543[/ATTACH]

It appears to be a Japanese clone of a Singer 15. It's hard to tell without seeing the front. It's not really worth much. The belt is too short/tight, and will ruin the motor bearings, I would take it off.

Wish I could help. It is quite pretty!

You might find a JA-XX number on the underside of the machine. It could tell you what Japanese manufacturer made the machine.

I'm cutting to the chase. It appears to be a clone of the Singer 15 that was manufactured in Japan after WW11. It's probably worth about $25.00. They are common. The ones that are colored in the bright colors like pink, teal and blue are worth more.

They are usually good sewing machines that could serve someone well, but are not all that valuable, money-wise.

If it interests you, there are some threads on quiltingboard that give you more information. Just search Singer 15 clone.

bkay

Isn't there a badge in the front right bottom or number? You don't show any pictures of that area.

That is a very common Singer 15 clone, and the case is falling apart. It's hard to tell from the pictures, but I wonder if the machine is also in poor condition. Where I live (central NY) it would be considered scrap metal.

Is the second picture down not the front?

The second pic down is the face plate. It's one end of the machine, the hand wheel is at the other end. All of the pics shown are of the ends and the back of the machine, none are shown of the front.

Cari

In sewing machine terms front faces you as you sit to sew. That motor should be parallel to the machine. That angle will ruin the belt as well as straining the bushings. Everything we can see looks to be all there.