For sewing machines manufactured since about 1990, look for the model number on the handwheel side of the machine near the on/off switch or the electric cord receptacle.

Singer Sewing Machine Serial Number W

You will find the model number on the front panel of machines manufactured in the 1970s and 1980s.

How Old Is My Singer Sewing Machine

Sewing machines manufactured in the 1960s usually have the model number on the machine's front panel above or below the stitch length controller.

Dec 5, 2012 - Thanks to Singer's recent 160th anniversary celebration, I was able to pinpoint my antique machine's model year by entering its serial number. Prior to the late 1950's, most Singer machines DID NOT have the Model Number anywhere on the machine, thereby making it very difficult to identify. Below is a simple procedure to help you identify your old cast metal Singer Sewing machines manufactured prior to 1960.

Singer Sewing Machine Serial Number Chart

On machines manufactured before 1960 the model number is located on a small plate on the front of the machine.