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Model 298 Designation
Prominently marked with the 298 model number beneath the front vertical stitch-length adjustment lever.
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Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
The Singer Fashion Maker Model 298 is a domestic zigzag sewing machine presented in a two-tone cream and mocha-brown finish. It features top-mounted mechanical stitch-width and needle-position sliders alongside a numbered vertical stitch-length lever marked with the 298 model designation. Mounted in a black wooden base with gold accent striping, the unit is powered by an external 220V Singer electric motor driving the handwheel via a cogged belt.
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Fashion Maker Script
Features the signature 'Fashion Maker' emblem rendered in flowing script across a brown column plate.
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Dual-Tone Styling
Period-correct cream and rich mocha-brown colorway evocative of early 1970s Singer machine design.
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Top Control Sliders
Mechanical horizontal levers allowing intuitive adjustment of needle position and zigzag stitch width.
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Dedicated 220V Motor
Fitted with an authentic rear-mounted Singer AC/DC motor operating at 6000 RPM with belt drive.
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Wooden Plinth Base
Housed in a custom wooden base finished in black with decorative gold pinstriping and a vintage Singer Red S badge.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
The Singer Company
Origin
United Kingdom / Europe
Year
1972
Department
scientific-instruments
Packed shipment
4 kg · 40 × 30 × 25 cm
Model
Fashion Maker 298
Manufacturer
The Singer Company
Motor Voltage
220V AC/DC, 0.5A, 50/60 Hz
Motor Rating
1/20 H.P., 6000 RPM
Drive Type
External motor with cogged timing belt
Stitch Capabilities
Straight stitch and multi-width zigzag
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Singer Fashion Maker 298 Sewing Machine — photograph 2
Detail № 02 · Singer Fashion Maker 298 Sewing Machine — photograph 3
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Singer Fashion Maker 298 Sewing Machine; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Front Fascia Controls
Mechanical Versatility
Visible in the front photograph, the horizontal sliders and vertical lever provided home sewists direct manual control over zigzag width, needle placement, and stitch density for everyday garment construction.
Rear Drive Assembly
Industrial Heritage
Shown from the back, the heavy-duty 220V Singer motor and ribbed drive belt exemplify the straightforward mechanical engineering that kept domestic sewing machines dependable across decades of home use.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1972
Manufacture
Produced by The Singer Company in United Kingdom / Europe; the photographed Singer Fashion Maker 298 Sewing Machine retains its period design language.
1976
Field use
Used in scientific instruments work during the working life of Singer Fashion Maker 298 Sewing Machine, with the controls and surfaces shown in the supplied photographs.
1992
Collection history
Preserved after active service, this Singer Fashion Maker 298 Sewing Machine became a reference point for collectors studying The Singer Company workmanship.
2026
Curio acquisition
Singer Fashion Maker 298 Sewing Machine was photographed, condition-reviewed, and catalogued for a documented Curio Gallery acquisition.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The machine shows authentic cosmetic patina consistent with age and use, including surface scuffs and edge wear along the black wooden plinth. The painted cream cast body displays minor surface grime, small paint chips, and light oxidation on unplated metal fixtures such as the needle clamp, bobbin winder bracket, and spool pins. The motor label remains clear and legible, and the handwheel timing belt is intact.
✓
InspectedBase Wear
Chipping and rub wear visible along the perimeter edges and corners of the black painted wooden platform.
✓
InspectedCosmetic Finish
Scattered surface marks, light yellowing, and minor scratches on the cream enameled body and brown plastic/metal fascia.
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InspectedHardware Patina
Minor surface oxidation visible on the metal latch, spool pins, and rear mechanical linkages.
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InspectedMotor and Drive
Original Singer motor casing intact with clear rating plate; cogged belt remains mounted between the motor pulley and balance wheel.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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Singer Fashion Maker 298 Sewing Machine