Singer Model 128 vibrating shuttle sewing machine. The 128 was added to the Singer line in 1910, and co-existed with the older model 28 for 8 years. The 128 was finally retired in 1962.

The model 128 was a 3/4 sized version of the full-sized model 127, in the same way the model 28 was a 3/4 sized version of the full-sized model 27.

Portability

The lighter weight and smaller size of the model 28 and 128 made them quite a bit more portable than their full sized counterparts, but except for a very small number that were made out of aluminum, these are still on the heavy side of portable.

Speaking of portability, the bentwood case was available with a built in kneebar motor control. The kneebar was stored inside the top of the case, and that kneebar was made to fit into a socket on the front of the case bottom so that you could control the motor speed with your knee.

There are 2 different styles of kneebars for the Singer bentwood cases. This machine uses a kneebar with a flat end. The other style is round. Given the option I prefer the round type, but the flat type works well enough.

Warning: Don’t lift the case with the machine inside by the handle. It’s not uncommon to find bentwood case tops with a hole in the top from the handle tearing free.

Specifications

Would you like to know more?

• Wikipedia – Singer Corporation
• Facebook Group – Vintage Sewing Machines