| Singer:15-91 (Sewing Machine) |
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| Reviewed by: | fourkid | 
 | About fourkid | | FL USA | | Member since: 8/30/08 | | Reviews written: 89 | | Sewing skills:Intermediate | | Favored by: 7 people | | sewing machines reviewed: 5 | | Bio: more... |
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| Posted on: | 1/15/13 6:01 PM |
| Approx price paid: | $1 |
| Had this machine for: | 1 year |
| Recommended? | Yes |
| Online Merchants: | Amazon.com |
 | Features
- One step buttonhole
- Adjustable Stitch Length and Width
- Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
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What fourkid likes about this machine
This machine was my late Grandmother's. It is a 1950 model and has never been out of the family. After Grandmother could no longer sew it sat in my mom's closet for quite some time. It is really intended for my aunt, but she has yet to retrieve it, so I asked if I could get it fixed up and use it - I hate to have these lovelies just sit and rust away. So the machine went to the shop and got lots of nice grease and oil - new wiring - and has been put to work until Auntie comes and gets it.
This is a great machine. It is powerful and easy to use, but it does take 2nd place to my 1946 Singer 201-2 (also from my Grandmother - but that one is mine). The 201 quietly purrs like a dream - the 15-91 does tend to make a little more of a clunking sound as opposed to a purr.
It is gear driven and therefore can sew anything.
Pictures:
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What fourkid does not like about this machine
There is nothing I don't like, but there are a few things different for me.
1. The bobbin does not drop in. You have to put it in sideways. It isn't hard, and after an awkward try or two, it is easy to do - just different.
2. The take-up lever is in an awkward place as well. Again, I don't hate it - it just takes adjusting to it.
3. And the tension spool is also in the back rather than right on the front. |
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Sounds like a very sturdy & nice sewing machine. Do you have a case?
1/15/13 8:19 PM
Thanks so much for this review. What a nice machine! So shiny and pretty.
1/15/13 9:45 PM
Hi tmg - No, it is in the cabinet only - I have never seen a case for it. My 201 is in its case (but its cabinet is broken, so I just sit it on top)
1/16/13 3:25 AM
I get all warm and fuzzy just reading about the Love and Care you have put into these machines, a part of your family.
1/16/13 5:55 AM
I LOVE my 15-91 too! I've sewn everything on it from clothing, to quilts to home dec etc. It even will do drop feed for free motion quilting! Most folks just don't realize how wonderful these old Singers are, they are very reasonable on Craig's List and Ebay.
1/16/13 7:49 AM
I think its wonderful you are taking the time to keep machines like this out of the landfill. I love my 15-91. Its not my main machine but it is awesome with free motion quilting.
1/16/13 9:22 PM
Under Features: does it really have a one step buttonhole?
1/16/13 10:29 PM
The 15-91 was my first machine and remains my favorite. All things considered, it's the best Singer ever made. The 201 is smoother and quieter, but it can get fussy with odd threads, not the 15. FM quilting is a breeze. Bobbin capacity is big. The Singer buttonholer attachment (I'm assuming the one-step buttonhole listed as a feature was a system error) made excellent, clean buttonholes that even today are the best.
1/16/13 10:48 PM
For Kathleen - no, it does not. I didn't check any of te boxes on features - it just automatically came up for some reason. Nor is that picture my machine - you have to use the links in order to see my machine. I couldn't find a way to fix those things - nor could I find a way to put in a highlighted link - only the copy and paste version seen here. The review format seems to have a template (and mind) of its own. Sorry for the confusion.
1/17/13 6:44 AM
For Manalto - Agreed. I haven't tried FMQ yet- but will at some point. I am such a plain Jane sewer I have never tried any of the more unique threads - but that sounds like a fun option to experiment with as well. I did notice that the bobbin capacity was enormous. Thank you so much for your comments - I can see my vision is too limited!
1/17/13 6:51 AM
I too, own 2 of these & the 201-2 also alot of other older singers and I just finished sewing a Flannel rag quilt for my hubby with the 15-91 It sews like butter and purrs like a kitten! I loaded the full bobbin at the beginning of the project and never had to stop and wind another! I LOVE that feature lol these older machines are fantastic owning several models because they all do something really well I recomend any of them really they are truly tanks!!! Enjoy your machine and thanks for the great reviww!
1/17/13 7:52 PM
Sweet!! I have my grandmother's 15-91 and original cabinet. It sews great...could use some rehabbing, though.
1/31/13 10:37 AM
My brother got me my first one for my B-Day a couple years back. I now have 4 of them. One if for my niece when she gets older. One I gave to my mom. One I use for most of my quilting. And the last one is in the closet as it needs work. I love these old machines!
5/26/13 4:25 PM