The first thing to look for if youre after a collectors Singer machine, is the age of the item. Over 100 years old is considered an antique, and younger than that is vintage. By matching the serial number to the corresponding date, you can determine the exact age of the machine.

How do I find out what year my Singer sewing machine is?

To identify when a model was made, you need to first find the Singer sewing machine serial number. Its near the on/off switch on newer machines, and on the front panel or on a small plate on older machines. Once youve found the number, match it to the date in the chart below to discover the age of your machine.

How old are Singer sewing machines?

About 170 years (1851) Singer Corporation/Age Founded in 1851, Singer pioneered many innovative sewing machine designs through the early 20th century, including the vibrating shuttle and the first electric-powered machine. For more than a century, Singer remained one of the largest retailers of sewing machines in the world.