Singer 252?????

[Lady Anna]

I have the opportunity to purchase a Singer 252 industrial machine from someone. It comes with the table and they are wanting $275 for everything. It is in working order just might need a tune up. I can't seem to find any info on this machine, just parts and reference manuals. Is anyone familiar with this machine? She is a family friend who is bringing it back from her mothers house and I have not seen it. She is a professional seamstress who does interior design. What do you all think? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks! 

[CapnFayeCutler]

Is it perhaps the Singer Fashion Mate 252? White/Off White and Green?

[Lady Anna]

Yep, that's the one. As I understand it. It is in extremely good condition with all of it's acessories as well as the table.

[Kate XXXXXX]

The Fashion Mate series are DOMESTIC machines, not industrials.  It may be in a table, but that won't make it an industrial.  Industrial sewing machines have table-mounted external motors and are bigger and heavier than the Fashionmate.

It was a fairly standard domestic machine in it's time: not built for factory or workshop type use, but a reasonable domestic do-it-all style machine.  Enjoy it for what it is, but don't expect it to cope with regular 15-hour sewing days or bike leathers!

[CapnFayeCutler]

Thanks Kate!