1. Singer Model Number List

. Singer Sewing Machine models within this batch of serial numbers have no further historical records, but can only been verified by year based on data provided by Featherweight owners and caveat #2 & #3 at the top of this page.

There is often confusion over Singer serial numbers. Despite what you may read elsewhere, in reality there are NO records of the machines ‘actually made’. What there are, is some estimated production figures by year up to 1900, and then after that some 'batch allocation records' for just the factories in Elizabethport and Kilbowie. There are is no information at all for any of the many other factories.

• Really interesting reading, I have just been given a Singer treadle sewing machine, Sphinx design, 3 drawers either side, serial number 16363068 (no prefix). Beautiful looking machine. It does need a little TLC as it has also been stored in a garage for a while but the mechanics seem to be ok, just the veneer lifted in places.
• Singer sewing machines have a long and rich history, dating as far back as 1851. Pre 1900 Singer machines using the larger serial number.
• Aug 23, 2018 How To Date Your Singer Sewing Machine. Ok, now to the meat and potatoes of this article. The serial number will be on a metal plate somewhere on your Singer sewing machine. When you find your serial number, you then crosscheck it with a database on Singer’s website. This will tell you when the sewing machine was issued. To be clear, just.

Although the batch allocation records after 1900 are an excellent resource as a starting point for further checking, they can't be relied upon and should only be used with caution. Because they have so many errors, and because they result in so much confusion and mis-information, we have chosen not to publish the complete list of these. They are though inluded for certain individual classes of machine, where we have been able to validate them to some extent.

For most machines before the 1950's, the serial number was located on top of the bed at the front right corner. Later models had it stamped on a raised pad underneath the bed, around the edge somewhere.

Singer Model Number List

IMPORTANT NOTE - The machine serial number is NOT stamped on the motor. That is a serial number referring ONLY to the motor itself.