![]() ![]() ![]() The machine in the image had a small type stitch length, later varieties had the stitch length lever protruding out from a large round numbered disc. When threading the needle it had to be threaded from left to right. Its bobbin had to be inserted into a bobbin case, then the case was inserted into the machine vertically to the left of the needle. The Singer 15K is always recognised by its tension unit being on the left face of the machine. The model (803) is at the beginning of the serial number. The serial number reflects the way Janome number their models and serial numbers, i.e. On the front the badge on the pillar reads Model 803 A, Free Sewing Machine Co., Rockford, Illinois, USA, Koyo Awiko Co., Japan. ![]() Production continued in Rockford until 1958, when it relocated to Los Angeles, California. Free became the president by 1910, and organized a parent company - the Free Sewing Machine Co. 'Free Sewing Machine Company.In 1895 the Illinois Sewing Machine Co was founded using assets from the former Royal Sewing Machine Co of Rockford, Illinois. ![]()
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