Is the Singer 99k any good?
The Singer 99 was a sturdy and reliable machine that was easy to use. It became very popular with occasional home users because at 22lbs (10kg), it was more manageable than ‘full size’ machines and it came in a storage case.
What year was my Singer 99k made?
Time for a treat! After 1900 all Singers had a letter prefix before the serial number. For example, Singer model 99k serial number Y6307577. The 99k denotes model 99 made in (K) for Kilbowie and the serial number Y6307577 gives us the year of manufacture as 1928.
What does 99k mean on a Singer sewing machine?
The “k” just denotes that it was made in Scotland, and otherwise it’s the same as other Singer 99s, which were made from 1911 to the 1960s. The one I got was from 1958. The Singer 99 was meant to be a smaller, more portable version of the classic Singer 66.
How to determine the model of a Singer sewing machine?
To find the model number for your Singer sewing machine, you have several places you can look. From 1990 onward to the present day the model number is located near the handwheel near the on and off switch or the electrical cord area.
How to set up a Singer sewing machine?
Rotate the handwheel to your side so that the needle is alleviated to the highest position.
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How to tell when your Singer sewing machine was manufactured?
To identify when a model was made, you need to first find the Singer sewing machine serial number. It’s near the on/off switch on newer machines, and on the front panel or on a small plate on older machines. Once you’ve found the number, match it to the date in the chart below to discover the age of your machine.