

Singer 15 was very popular and it might be the most successful sewing machine model of all time as it has been in production for over 100 years. Most of these machines were treadle machines even though some hand-crank-operated machines were also made. The model was mechanically improved in 1895 and the machine we know as Singer 15 was born. The Singer company started producing oscillating shuttle, high arm family sewing machines first in 1879. There was a lot of restoration and cleaning to do before this machine was able to sew again but the whole project was a fun thing to do! Once more, there’s a video of it all, so enjoy! The history of Singer 15 I didn’t think twice but went and bought it the same day since I had just figured out a perfect spot for it in our living room.

As it was made in the German Wittenberge factory, the exact dating is impossible but I believe it to be made around 1910. It was a Singer 15 from the first decades of the 20th century. In January, I noticed someone selling a beautiful antique sewing machine.
