Imperial Sewing Machines
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Note: Since this posting I have found a user manual for an Imperial Model 535, compliments of Gord Bestwick, and have posted it for free download from my site. If you have any other user manual for another Imperial machinese, please contact me.
Imperial sewing machine, from Anosognosia
Imperial sewing machine, model 535: I am looking for an owner's manual and other info on this machine
Imperial sewing machine, by LauraJ_sews
Imperial sewing machine Model 708, by NauticalAcronym, Penticton, BC
Imperial sewing machine, model 562, by panhandlephillips, Toronto, Canada
Imperial 518-J from Woodenshoe in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He's looking for an owner's manual. May 18 2010. The attachments box, pedal and Imperial badge match my Imperial 535
Imperial sewing machine advertised on Kijiji, London, Ontario, Canada, April 23 2010
Imperial sewing machine advertised on Kijiji, London, Ontario, Canada, April 23 2010
Imperial sewing machine advertised on CL, May 11, 2010, Edmonton, Alberta, by dino-goes-rawr@hotmail.com. The photo is very blurry.
Imperial sewing machine, model 703 from CL, April 25 2010, Calgary, Alberta, Rocky View No. 44, AB T3Z 3L2, Canada. Note the attachments and accessories cases and foot pedal are similar to other Imperials.
Addendum: September 14 2011: I found an Imperial 535 user manual.
Addendum: Sept 20 2011: Imperial sewing machine for sale on Kijiji, in Stratford, Ontario
Imperial sewing machine for sale on Kijiji in Stratford, Ontario, Canada
Model 919. Variable needle position. Paddle reverse lever. Button hole maker built-in. High capacity spool pins. Feed-dog drop for darning. Takes Singer type ‘Fashion Disks’. Fully serviced. Smarty-Marty says,”This machine is the cats meow”.
Imperial sewing machine, Model 919, in Leamington, Ontario, Canada. Scat, cat.
Imperial sewing machine, Model 919, in Leamington, Ontario, Canada, left side view. Scat, cat.
Imperial sewing machine Model 919, Leamington, Ontario, Canada. Right side view.
Imperial sewing machine Model 919, Leamington, Ontario, Canada, front view. Scat, Cat.
Imperial sewing machine, Calgary, Alberta
May 18th, 2010 at 21:40
[...] has voluntold me as the human caretaker of an Imperial Sewing Machine, model 535. This lovely machine was left out on the curb as trash, coincidentally as I was [...]
July 30th, 2010 at 10:17
Hi Don,
been loving my old imperial; the thing’s built like a tank and has been working flawlessly. I’m a he by the way ;) I don’t have a manual for mine, so I didn’t even realize that was a darning toggle, thanks ^^
July 31st, 2010 at 09:41
Thanks for dropping in! Another poster has offered to send me an electronic copy of her Imperial manual. When I receive it I will post it up and contact you. There are many Imperial owners that are asking for a manual, so it’s in everyone’s best interest to share. Happy sewing, and don’t rip your arm socket out when lifting your Imperial. Mine weighs a ton.
September 22nd, 2010 at 13:44
hi I how to would love to have information on how to operate my imperial mod 562. I have had it in storage for 6 years and forget what functions to do to operate my decorative stitching, zigzag and button holes. Help please!
Any luck with that person that mentioned was going to send you an electronic copy of a manual?
September 22nd, 2010 at 14:20
Hi Brenda,
I too am interested in getting an owner’s manual for my Imperial. I will contact her again. Thanks for the reminder.
September 24th, 2010 at 08:45
Hi There
I just found an imperial 520 but some parts are missing so I was wondering if you got that electronic manual version after all, if so could you please send me a copy
Thanks a lot
diane
September 24th, 2010 at 17:02
Thanks for visiting Diane.
I have sent an email and we now wait. Thanks for your interest.
July 17th, 2011 at 19:09
Hi there. Did you manage to get a manual? I was recently given a 568, looks very similar to panhandlephillips’s. Fortunately it was given to me pre-threaded, but I’m terrified for when the spool runs out, it looks insane to rethread! I hope that any manual, even if it’s older than my machine will be of some use to me. Thank you!
July 17th, 2011 at 20:46
Unfortunately I have not received any manual, though I am still hopeful. Though I contacted her twice I received no response. If I do find or receive a manual I will digitize it and make it available to the world.
If you are unsure of the threading you can take a photo before the thread runs out. Needing to change the thread is a pretty common event in sewing. Maybe you will need to change the colour of the thread as well? If you have any difficulty, please take a photo, send me a link and I will tell you how to thread your machine.
September 2nd, 2011 at 19:32
Hello Dontai,
If you get in contact with me, (if it shows you my hidden email address) I have a scanned copy of the manual, and a retyped/formatted PDF with additional information (that I am updating) regarding bobbin types and cross-compatible parts. I can send both of these to you to share.
Cheers
Gord
December 30th, 2011 at 12:58
Interesting pics of the Imperials. Mine is a little different yet. As best I can read is model 104. Mine is missing a screw-in spool holder at the back and a thread guide on the front near the top is bent. I’d like to be able to replace these if possible.
March 28th, 2012 at 12:20
My daughter was given an Imperial model # 164. I have been searching for a owner’s manual but no luck. If you have a manual could you send me an electronic version? It would be most appreciated.
I am trying to help her find parts as the gizmo that hold the needle is missing.
thanks
Sandra
[Don: The gizmo that holds the needle is called a "needle bar", and will be difficult to find. I have scoured the internet for manuals for Imperial machines and have only found one, which you can download for free. Another is partially complete but is not specific to the Imperial.]
April 13th, 2012 at 07:42
Hi: I’m looking for a manual for Imperial model 919. When I plug it in the needle just goes up and down on it’s own..not sure how to make that stop. The foot peddle doesn’t seem to be stuck.
Thanks.
[Don: Audrey, the only Imperial sewing machine user manual I have ever seen is the one available on my site, available for free.
As for your machine, the foot pedal in the "up" position should interrupt the flow of electricity from the power to the machine, and therefore stop it from running. You have a short on the pedal that allows the power to somehow bypass the pedal and feed power directly to the machine. This is usually an easy fix, but not documented in any user manual.]
May 4th, 2012 at 18:02
Hi there. I can share my manual for the Imperial 919 with you as soon as I have a chance to get it scanned. It is a complete document. Just wondering if anyone knows where I can get a replacement tension uptake spring for this machine? My tension unit is in great shape but the spring needs replacement. Thanks for a great site. It’s hard to find information on these machines! Audrey, you’ve probably done this already but, have you switched the order of the “light” and “power” plugs?
May 6th, 2012 at 13:27
Hello again. Still working on getting the user manual scanned but thought I’d share that I was finally able to ascertain that the Imperial 919 (shown above with Scat the cat)is a Juki machine that was sold as model number HZL-907. I sent them an e-mail requesting info on how to obtain parts and will share any information that I get. Hope you’re having a great weekend!