Hi everyone

I'm looking at buying an old Singer sewing machine as my old (but newer 1990's, a domestic sewing machine) is not really up to the job of corsetry.
Has anyone used an old Singer from the 1940's-1950's? and are they any good?

Cheers

Liz

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Thanks may_bizzare I had a look online and found that the machines I was looking at are exactly what I need! I will be having a look at them and a little play on them starting next week

I have my Gran's old Singer from 1947, a black 15-90 electric. I love it to pieces, and would strongly endorse it to anyone who didn't need a zig-zag stitch. It goes forwards and backwards, and if you have the buttonhole attachment it makes beautiful buttonholes.

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So I had a look at the 99K and ended up buying it after I was able to have a go on it I loooooove it! Here are a few pics