Singer 95-10

[Mike516]

I bought a Singer 95-10 about a year and a half ago not knowing anything about sewing machines for 25 bucks at an estate sale because I couldn't pass up the price. It was sitting in some ladies basement for a number of years but it still runs like a top. I'm sure I'm going to have to service it which shouldn't be a problem since I downloaded the manual and there's video's online.

I'm just wondering if it'll sew leather, and if so, how thick? I know it's industrial, but that could mean it was used in a factory to sew lace doily's.

Thanks in advance for any info.

[CowboyBob]

It might sew up to 1/4" thick of leather using #69 thread

[Mike516]

Wow, that's pretty awesome. Thanks Cowboy!

With #69 thread I should I use a size 16 or 18 needle?

Edited August 22, 2013 by Mike516

[CowboyBob]

I would use a #16 it'll look better.

[Mike516]

Ok, thanks again.

[Mike516]

I know I saw a website where I can put in a serial number and it would give me the model number along with the year and number manufactured, but I can't seem to locate it. Anyone have that handy?

[veedub3]

Could this be it. http://www.ismacs.net

I just picked up a 95-10 this past weekend for $75. (They were asking $125 but I talked them down - wish I could have got it for $25) Came from the original owner (Family) It was great grandmother's passed down. It was in use up until a month ago when the belt broke and from the looks of the belt, it was the original dating back to 1920 (not sure just guessing but it is very old and brittle) Took the belt to a sewing machine supply store and he sized it up and gave me a v-belt and once installed this thing runs super smooth. Now I just need to clean, polish, and oil it really good so I can put it to use.

Karina

[Mike516]

Yes that's it, thank you Karina.

If I recall it was the end of the day and I guess they couldn't get rid of it. I see old Singer's all the time but this was the first industrial type I've seen. And it's in great shape with an original leather drive belt, which I may or may not replace.

What got me all geared up on this again is my wife just picked up a 201 today for sewing cloth projects for $25 at a thrift store. It got me to thinking about that 95-10 I have in my shop that I been using as a table. I cleaned it off today and I'm going to look into how to service it.

Let me know how it sews.

[veedub3]

It sews great! A tad fast for me though. I am looking into a smaller pulley for it. I spoke with a very helpful member here about the machine and he told me to go with a 2" pulley to slow the machine down. As soon as I can clear up some work around here I will get that done and start sewing my lighter leather projects with it. I have a brand new industrial walking foot machine set up with 138 thread for the thick stuff and i hate having to swap out things just so I can sew the light stuff so this will be the dedicated machine for that purpose.

Now all I need to do is find a good deal (cough...cheap) on a cylinder arm or post bed machine and I will be all set!

Karina

[Mike516]

I know what you mean about it being fast. Probably because in a factory they were cranking out 1000's of pieces a day and it had to be super fast.

I'm hoping it'll sew through 2 pieces of 6/7 ounce leather. If it can do that then I think that'll be all I need. I just have to oil it up and adjust it a bit, but I'll be getting another machine to practice on before I mess with the one I want to keep.