Sew “Modern” vintage sewing machine
As promised, here’s my prize snag at the 51st Brownsville flea market and craft festival. It’s a Modern sewing machine made in Japan, and actually my eagle-eyed husband spotted it sitting inside an ugly white plastic case in the mud just outside of a woman’s tent who said it belonged to her mother. Rather than carry it back to her car at the end of the festival, she sold it cheap. And luckily for me, my husband agreed to carry it to our truck.
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I'm an artist who makes humorous quilts and drawings and shares a studio in an old peanut butter factory with my husband who is also an artist and sculptor. You can also see more of my art at PamRuBert.com
That’s a great looking machine! Recently I’ve been scooping up vintage machines as well. I hope you have fun with it.
Oh! What a great find.I con;t understand why “new” machines are only made in white. THis looks like a nice clean machine too. How does it run?
What a neat find, a treasure for sure.
Wow, Pam, your “Modern” looks to be in like-new condition. It has quite a sophisticated look about it. Any idea of its age?
Oh Pam, what a wonderful, adorable machine! Its SOOO PaMdora!! Will it be making an appearance in a quilt with her?
Ohhhhh! What a beauty! Does it work too, not that it matters.
Where are those machines hiding in Maine. I’ve NEVER seen any sewing machine for sale around here. I think it may be because we are so far off the beaten track that folks tend to ‘fix it’ more than in more urban area.
BEAUTIFUL MACHINE. Does it work?
what an awesome looking machine! hope it works too.
Hi! I’m finally getting around to all my fave blogs. I have been home almost a week and still feeling sleep deprived and confused. I am so relating to all your comments about being distracted and trying to get back on track. I am in a there is always tomorrow mode for the time being!!
You are the lucky one…what a great machine though i am clueless what it is…you can find old machines around here all the time at antique stores-still reasonable and at flea markets…guess they sewed alot in the south?!
That is the coolest sewing machine ever! They just don’t make ‘em like that anymore. By the way, I’m so tickled with your “Take Me To Your Dentist” that I bought at the SAQA Foot-Square auction. Every time I see one of your little spacemen in your quilts, I think “I have one of those!”
Thanks Cindy,I’m so happy to hear that you like the little quilt!
Have you tried it out? Will you use it on your quilts?
Unfortunately the wires that go to the motor are in really bad shape, almost burnt up to nothing. It looks highly dangerous to even think about plugging in into a socket.
I don’t need another machine for sewing, but couldn’t resist since it was so cool-looking and only fifteen bucks!
Wow! that’s a gorgeous machine! Have fun with your new toy! :0)
Christy
Gorgeous. It almost looks like new in the photos!
Beautiful machine. It looks almost identical to the vintage Singer 15-91 that I have. It has the reputation of being a very good for free motion quilting. I love sewing with my vintage sewing machines.
LUCKY! Beautiful machine indeed.
Oh! I am soooo jealous! Not only is it absolutely gorgeously vintage, it’s one of my favorite colors! Beautiful machine!
I HAVE A SIMILAR SEWING MACHINE…IT WAS MY GRANDMOTHERS…ANY IDEA ON HOW MUCH I SHOULD SELL IT FOR. WAS THINKING EBAY OR CRAIGSLIST.
I love it… I too have an old machine… My mother’s from the 50’s… It’s underneath my sewing table… perhaps I should get it out and on display… it’s very heavy though!! heh heh Lx
Still looking for the best place to display mine
My mother has a “Modern” machine. It was her first sewing machine. She still uses it. Very simple to operate, works wonderful.
Hi ,, I was wondering if you would have the manual to this machine or instructions on how to thread it as I have one just like it but no manual , This thing is ancient lol ,Thank you
I am trying to find info on a modern 85 super deluxe sewing machine it looks something like yours but still a little different it still in the old wooden case and the wires are so so lol but it runs great but i is missing the part that holds the needle can you send me a pick of yours so maybe i can see what mine is missing . Thanks: Tim
sorry meant pic of yours
i just found a modern machine that came with a sewing table. i don’t know much about sewing machines at all, and have been trying to find more information about Modern, but can’t seem to find anything! the table & machine i found were in an old old house that was being torn down in NH and no one had lived there for years. nobody had any info on it!
any idea how old your machine is, or what years the company was around? i’d really like to learn more about this piece
thanks so much.
-morgan
sorry Morgan and Tim,
I just found it for sale at an outdoor flea market, and don’t know anything else about it. Good luck on your quest.
I love vintage Sewing machines! One of my favorite brand is Singer, they always have a great line of vintage! Thanks for these pictures tough they are great!
I just bought a similar machine at a flea market as well. The two wires that come out of the base on the right are cut on my machine. Could you tell me what these are connected to and what their purpose is? My DH loves to dabble in electronics (and he’s quite good) and said he would try to fix it for me. Thanks for your help.
Dear Carmen,
I have a machine identical to the one in the picture on the top of the page except my name plate says ” MODERN HOME” . It is still in the base like yours but my wires are still attached. The top wire is for the plug and the lower wire is for the foot pedal. I certainly hope this was some help.
I love singer sewing machines.
Thanks for this article
i need to know if there is a manual for this sewing machine