mtroyalguy Report post Posted March 11, 2014 I have an old Singer, originally from a treadle set up that I got from my grandmother's estate. It is already motorized. Does this mean I can use it to sew leather, with a tune up and the right needles? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtroyalguy Report post Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) So it is not as old as I thought. It is a Singer Spartan 192K, 1954ish. Google seems to indicate it should be quite good for sewing leather. Any tips or stories for this or similar machines. Mostly a hand sewer but would like to save some time. Edited March 14, 2014 by mtroyalguy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tejas Report post Posted March 14, 2014 Any tips or stories for this or similar machines. Perhaps not so much for leather, but you might find information or be able to get response from this forum. http://www.thesewingforum.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=135 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geneva Report post Posted March 14, 2014 This thing can not sew leather it is a home sewing machine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anne Bonnys Locker Report post Posted March 16, 2014 This is a Singer 99k basically so two layers of garment leather at best. OTOH it is reasonably rare and in immaculate condition so don't throw it away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ole South Report post Posted March 20, 2015 Old Singers are very photogenic.... you can't trust a photo of an old Singer to determine condition . These are great starter machines... for fabric! They ARE pretty unbreakable tho. There are tons of 99k's out there. The Spartan (as I understand) was an entry level machine that sold for slightly less than a 99 (which is the 3/4 sized cousin of the venerable Model 66) and without the name. Most of the parts are interchangeable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
