Monday, 12 March 2012

SINGER 114w103 - Chainstitch Embroidery Machine



The love affair with chain stitching is somewhat eclipsed if you have one of these. The Singer 114w103 is the first chainstitch machine Singer made, starting around 1911. It was 1st used in a treadle table and often called a “Cornely Type”, modeled after Cornely of France’s design that went into production in 1865.


These single needle chain-stitch machines were used to stitch names onto garments, workshirts, handkerchiefs etc...  Now most embroideries are done on modern computerised machines, but there something quite amazing using the freehand crank below the machine, while directing your embroidery above, and controlling the speed with your feet.


Roy Slaper of "ROY" has one of these machines, which he, by hand chain stitches the shop / or often his own name in the jean on the pocket bag. check out a video of him using this amazing machine on his selvage duck pants for Self Edge...


Pocket Highway © Roy Slaper


1st 2 images © Grain & Gram - Roy Slaper on his Singer 114w103 
 © Roy Slaper / SELF EDGE
© Roy Slaper

Finding one has been tricky, they sometimes pop up on ebay, and sell for 300-500USD but theres a guy in japan who re-conditions them, stripes them down, re paints them... and even makes custom boxes for them, ( so you can have the hand crank on top of the main table) and so they can fit on any modern table, with out much modification.. I personally like them with the paint coming off.  This will be the next machine i invest in for sure.


Below are some more images of this special machine.....
Above image © The West is Dead - (much respect !)
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  1. Jerry Lee12 March 2012 at 11:34

    Great post! I have three of these machines and there is definitely something enchanting about them. My oldest is from 1913 and the most "recent" is from the early 60's and it's interesting to note the subtle differences in design.

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    1. Anawesometravelguide17 January 2017 at 17:35

      Any chance you are interested in selling any of these?

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    2. Unknown24 May 2017 at 16:41

      Are you selling any of your machines?

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    3. Unknown18 August 2017 at 14:26

      Great post, I appreciate you and I would like to read your next post. Thanks for sharing this useful information Embroidery Machines

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    4. Unknown7 October 2020 at 01:35

      any chance you wnat to sell any of the machines that you have

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  2. Mohsin Sajid12 March 2012 at 14:18

    cheers Jerry for your kind comments. Yeah Ive put down my order. Im looking forward to mess with it when i get it in my studio. Seems like it will take some time to master it... warmest regards Mohsin

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    1. Unknown28 January 2014 at 16:19

      hi mohsin,
      i want to know that brother ,usha,etc sewing machines have launched this type of computerised machine or any other company.i saw in ludhiana these machines r used by some workers but r very noisy.

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    2. Unknown18 August 2017 at 14:26

      Great post, I appreciate you and I would like to read your next post. Thanks for sharing this useful information Embroidery Machines

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  3. Jamie17 March 2012 at 05:41

    Hi Mohsin
    Do you by chance know the guy's name in Japan that refurbishes these machines? I'm looking to get one. Thanks.

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    1. godwillin25 November 2012 at 19:01

      can you email me please the guy in japan godwillin2@gmail.com

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  4. Mohsin Sajid18 March 2012 at 18:12

    Hi Jamie
    Drop me a email, ill send you sellers details in japan. I hope your japanese is good... regards Mohsin

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    1. Unknown13 July 2013 at 02:56

      email is seafate143@yahoo.com
      thank you very much..
      do you have any idea of the cost etc shipping detail?

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    2. Unknown27 November 2016 at 03:25

      Can you please send me his info also. Been searching the earth for one for many moons. Damiankicker@gmail.com

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    3. Anawesometravelguide17 January 2017 at 17:36

      Did anyone ever get his information? Am interested in finding one as well.

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    4. Anawesometravelguide17 January 2017 at 17:42

      Could you email me as well? jadaandjon@gmail.com

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    5. Unknown8 May 2018 at 13:27

      HI Mr Sajid, Can you tell us singer 114w103 Japanese seller contact details ? Thanks , my email Tomsewing@gmail.com thanks again, Regards,Tom

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    6. janey1 December 2021 at 21:32

      same here send me his email address . I'm jan6152@ptd.net
      thanks

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  5. Unknown18 July 2012 at 11:13

    i have two of these i would like to get rid of

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    1. cory27 July 2012 at 22:17

      Hi Dave,
      I might be interested in purchasing one. Send me an email at coryleif at gmail.
      Thanks.

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    2. godwillin25 November 2012 at 19:00

      do you still have machine email godwillin2@gmail.com

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    3. Emma Erickson15 December 2015 at 05:31

      Do you still have machines you'd like to get rid of? Thanks! Ericksonemma@hotmailm.com -Emma xxx

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    4. Unknown27 November 2016 at 03:26

      Dave I'm also interested in one of thes. Damiankicker@gmai.com

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    5. Unknown4 April 2022 at 14:50

      I want one machine siner114w103
      I have one want more my mail id is shubhamgohil1341@gmail.com

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  6. Calvin19 August 2012 at 08:44

    Hi Dave, i am interested in it too, is there any still available? calvin.li@cup.com.hk thanks

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  7. WorkinStiff16 September 2012 at 20:41

    I just got one of these. I can't wait to clean it, and set it up. No idea if it works or not.

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  8. Unknown6 November 2012 at 10:54

    I have one of these machines available for sale, looking for best offer. Any idea how to tell the manufacturer date?
    Machine head only, no table or motor. It's not that heavy, will ship FedEx.

    http://www.marshsite.com/Singer_114W103.jpg
    Reach me: banjo29@live.com
    Verify me: http://myworld.ebay.com/chadmarsh

    Thanks!

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  9. sam20 January 2013 at 20:44

    Hi,
    I looking for embroidery Cornely, if you have send me an email in my adresse samirrr59@hotmail.fr please.

    Thanks
    Sam.

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  10. Unknown19 March 2013 at 12:21

    I have a 1965 version 114K103 that is currently up for sale at eBay.com and will also soon have for auction a black body Singer 114W103 with W serial number(lost records). Could I please get some good parts contacts? Both are missing a few parts although they move freely. My email is Enriched4Living@aol.com
    Thanks, Linda

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  11. Unknown11 July 2013 at 02:17

    Hello
    How much is the guy in japan selling his for?
    I would be interested in either a cornely or the singer 114w103 models.. or similar thank you seafate143@yahoo.com

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  12. Unknown24 August 2013 at 23:17

    hi,
    I have a Conely A that isa copy of Singer 114w103.
    Where can I find the table box with motor?
    Can you help me?
    All the best
    Thaks
    Anna
    anna.castagnasso@alice.it

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  13. Unknown18 September 2013 at 11:55

    hi,
    I sell my cornely A!

    http://www.ebay.it/itm/121178465817?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

    for any informations contatc me
    anna.castagnasso@alice.it

    All the best
    Anna

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  14. Lara29 September 2014 at 10:48

    Do you still have the Japanese contact for one of these machines please? Thanks so much.

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    1. Unknown10 October 2014 at 04:15

      I have a Singer 114w103 for sale. My Mom bought it over 20 years ago and has never used it.
      It has been used by someone else over the years and looks to be in good shape. Has a Letter of Authenticity from Singer dated May 1985 valuing the head alone at $1,545.00. email me if interested ; jkkluger@att.net

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    2. Lara12 October 2014 at 15:10

      Hi Jim, I emailed you!

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  15. Unknown4 December 2014 at 17:15

    hi i sell treasure1114.1 and treasure1114.10 and singer 20u43 for low price email doctrove10@gmail.com

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    1. Unknown3 March 2015 at 07:44

      Machines still Available? ..,thank you, ,,Patti

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    2. TCQ20 August 2015 at 19:17

      Hi Patti,

      One ebay now 114w101

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      This comment has been removed by the author.

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  16. Unknown9 December 2014 at 21:49

    Thank you all for the interest in my Mother's Singer 114w103. I sold it to a buyer headquartered out of Austrailia.

    JimK

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  17. Unknown28 November 2015 at 21:59

    Hola, tengo una a la venta 114w103 en México hago envíos por FedEx, tratamos precio

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  18. Unknown28 November 2015 at 22:00

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  19. Unknown28 November 2015 at 22:02

    Hola, tengo una a la venta 114w103 en México hago envíos por FedEx mi correo boloq2126@hotmail.com tratamos precio.

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  20. Unknown16 February 2016 at 22:40

    I am looking to purchase a Singer 114W103 chain stitch embroidery machine in working order. Anyone have one to sell?
    Thanks, Sally
    Sallyjoy45@gmail.com
    Sallyjoy@san.rr.com

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  21. Unknown25 May 2016 at 16:37

    I am looking to purchase a chain stitch machine. Email me if you have one to sell - emilysimek@hotmail.com

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  22. Unknown25 May 2016 at 16:38

    I am looking to purchase a chain stitch machine. Email me if you have one to sell - emilysimek@hotmail.com

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  23. Unknown15 August 2016 at 19:08

    Is there a similar machine that's more readily available?

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    1. I Have One16 July 2018 at 03:42

      There is a new Chain stitch embroidery machine available but it is made in China. For 1000.00 you get the machine, the table and a wonderful servo motor. The brand is AXIS and I have one. It took some time to break it in but I found some short cuts to help and now mine is running just like my old 114 W 103. Look on ebay and don't be afraid to get one for yourself if you love this kind of embroidery. I have done it for 50 years and consider it the Cadillac of embroidery. You can reach me at eas.bonnie@gmail.com

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  24. Pinkdrape18 August 2016 at 03:50

    I would like to purchase one a vintage chain stitch embroidery machine. Email me if you have one to sell: swade_drake@hotmail.com. Thanks so much!

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  25. Pinkdrape18 August 2016 at 03:52

    I would like to purchase one a vintage chain stitch embroidery machine. Email me if you have one to sell: swade_drake@hotmail.com. Thanks so much!

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  26. Unknown13 September 2016 at 22:37

    I am looking to purchase a singer 114w103, contact me, I am in California. Joebustos@att.net

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  27. Courtney19 September 2016 at 19:18

    My husband and I are very interested in purchasing the Singer-114W10- do you have any available? are you able to email me? Courtneylosch@gmail.com, thank you for your help

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  28. Courtney19 September 2016 at 19:18

    My husband and I are very interested in purchasing the Singer-114W10- do you have any available? are you able to email me? Courtneylosch@gmail.com, thank you for your help

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  29. Unknown20 September 2016 at 08:17

    Hi
    I'm looking for spare parts for a Singer 114W103.
    Specifically:
    Needle Holder No 222 451 and
    Needle Holder Clamping Sleeve with 201053F (Thumb Screw)
    (In my lies a remnant of an old Needle Holder :()
    Can anybody help me further?
    (When I get these two, I still need a needle for the "nipple no8")
    Casrsten.koch(at)fahnen-koch.de

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  30. leekenne27 September 2016 at 23:34

    looking to purchase a Singer 114w103
    if you would like to sell please email me!
    kennethtlee@yahoo.com

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  31. Martha Moore29 September 2016 at 13:39

    Looking for a singer 114w103. Please email me: mdantignac@hotmail.com

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  32. Unknown10 January 2017 at 12:56

    I have 2 machine but no parts buy sri lanka plz help me....

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  33. Unknown19 February 2017 at 06:23

    Hi I need the needles for the machine singer model 114w103 please write me at this email aldofsabido@gmail.com

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  34. Unknown24 March 2017 at 05:48

    I have several of the Singer 114w series machines for sale, please contact assist@tcq.co.in

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    1. Kellen & Kelvin Tailoring Center12 April 2017 at 16:11

      please help me with one with the cost my email is kellenkelvin01@gmail.com
      +23279333260

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  35. Kellen & Kelvin Tailoring Center12 April 2017 at 16:01

    i guys i need two of these machain 114w103 please inform me on kellenkelvin01@gmail.com

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  36. TCQ16 June 2017 at 14:11

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  37. TCQ16 June 2017 at 14:12

    Looking for a Singer 114w103??? I have several restored and tested machines up for sale. Contact assist@tcq.co.in

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    1. Unknown17 June 2017 at 08:03

      I'm interested in buying a used Singer 114w103. Please contact me at debi@UPsicle.com to discuss. Thank you.

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  38. Unknown18 August 2017 at 14:24

    Great post, I appreciate you and I would like to read your next post. Thanks for sharing this useful information Embroidery Machines

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  39. Unknown16 October 2017 at 01:54

    *** I HAVE THE EARLY (I SAW 1886 BUT HEAR IT MAY BE A 1911 IF THATS WHEN THEY STARTED MAKING THEM??...ALTHOUGH, ORIGINALLY FOUND IT LISTED UNDER RARE 1886 SINGER INDUSTRIAL SINGLE THREAD CHAIN STITCH EMBROIDERY SEWING MACHINE 114E103, AT A VALUE OF $3,900! SO I DONT KNOW EXACTLY BUT IT IS JUST THE MACHINE, NO TABLE AND IF MOTOR IS IN THE TABLE, THEN I DONT HAVE THAT PART. BUT IT IS EXTREMELY HEAVY AND REST IS THERE IT APPEARS...TAKING REASONABLE OFFERS AS IT IS VERY RARE, VERY HARD TO FIND, AND A PRETTY VALUABLE, SOUGHT-AFTER, AMAZING PIECE OF HISTORY. Clinestar1@yahoo.com...text for pics 503-409-0211 Tammi

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  40. Unknown2 February 2018 at 02:46

    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F263469861261. Found the machine great price also.

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  41. TCQ15 February 2019 at 08:20

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/223166843138

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    Hi, do you know if the guy in Japan is still around?

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  45. Unknown11 February 2021 at 14:22

    Morning I have an early W419569 114W103 for sale that belonged to my mother in-law. We are looking to sell with machine and cabinet; if interested please email me at jfuller1356@yahoo.com. We are in Minneapolis area.

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