{"product_id":"vintage-singer-made-in-canada","title":"Vintage Singer Sewing Machine Made in Canada","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Canadian Singer 127\/128 Vibrating Shuttle Sewing Machine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is another wonderful piece of Singer sewing history, and a particularly handsome example with its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal wooden base and matching bentwood carrying cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinger vibrating-shuttle sewing machine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was manufactured in Canada and bears \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number JB401189\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The JB serial prefix is associated with Singer’s Canadian production at its famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt. Johns, Quebec factory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Based on the machine’s size, it would be identified as either the full-size \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel 127\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or its smaller 3\/4-size counterpart, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel 128\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe machine retains its beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eglossy black japanned finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, gold Singer lettering and delicate decorative border decals. I especially love the contrast between the black machine, polished metalwork and warm wooden case—it has that unmistakable Singer appearance that immediately takes you back to another era of sewing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike later Singer machines that use a familiar round bobbin, this model uses Singer’s fascinating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evibrating shuttle system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with its long shuttle and bobbin arrangement. These machines produce a traditional straight lockstitch and were built during a period when sewing machines were expected to be dependable household tools that could remain in service for decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular machine also has an interesting additional feature at the front: an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eornate metal attachment mounted beside the needle area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding even more character to an already unusual vintage machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wooden base and curved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinger bentwood cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are included. The cover retains its original Singer name and carrying handle and shows the scratches, marks and patina one would expect from a machine of this age. The machine itself also shows normal signs of use and age, all of which can be clearly seen in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor me, that is part of the charm of these old machines. They weren't created simply to be looked at—they were \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eused to make clothing, mend garments and sew for generations of families.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, this would be a wonderful piece for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinger collector, sewing enthusiast, textile historian or vintage sewing-room display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It could also be restored and enjoyed by someone who appreciates the remarkable simplicity and engineering of these early Singer machines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Singer Model 127\/128 · Made in Canada · St. Johns, Quebec · Serial No. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJB401189\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e · Vibrating shuttle · Straight stitch · Black japanned finish with gold detailing · Wooden base · Original-style Singer bentwood cover · Vintage condition with age-related wear and patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful piece of Canadian Singer history—and another machine that deserves to be appreciated rather than forgotten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darrell Thomas Textiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42792329478226,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/5713\/0560\/files\/IMG_4409_e5e2247c-79d0-4fc7-ab99-1bb963dcd680.jpg?v=1791365508","url":"https:\/\/darrellthomas.com\/products\/vintage-singer-made-in-canada","provider":"Darrell Thomas Textiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}