International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society

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Class 185

Singer Model 185 Sewing Machine

A true Midcentury Marvel

The Singer 185 (1958-1963) features distinctive mid-century styling in a compact 3/4-sized frame. This straight-stitch portable combines proven mechanics from the Model 99 with modern aesthetics, using standard 15x1 needles and Class 66 bobbins.


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