Imperial Sewing Machine Model 835: Photos and User Manual

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, front view. Photo 1 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, front view. Photo 1 by StaceyM.

Lovely, really! StaceyM has a really lovely blue and white Imperial sewing machine Model 835. His Mom bought it in 1965 at the downtown Montreal Simpsons. He inherited it in his teens and has been sewing ever since! What a great story!

The Imperial model 835 has a side mounted thread tensioner, allowing a slimmer and seemingly simpler needle area. The large stitch length knob is easy to see and adjust, with a huge reverse button in the middle. This is very convenient. Two buttons on the right side of the machine allow for a lighter pressure foot for delicate materials, as well as no pressure when you wish to do darning (both use the left button). The rightmost button is for regular sewing with a regular pressure foot.

As with all Imperial sewing machines, they are very heavy, so be careful when lifting and moving them. Mostly made of metal, these machines are built to last for many generations in the future. Happy Sewing!

StaceyM has graciously agreed to contribute her Imperial sewing machine model 835 user manual. Please see the bottom of the page for the download link. This user manual, as with all the other user manuals, are offered to the world for free download at no charge.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, front view. Photo 1 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, front view. Photo 1 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, rear view. Note the rear maintenance door and motor. Photo 2 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, rear view. Note the rear maintenance door and motor. Photo 2 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, left side view. Note the side thread tensioner, allowing for a slim and trim front sewing area. Photo 3 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, left side view. Note the side thread tensioner, allowing for a slim and trim front sewing area. Photo 3 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, right side view. Photo 4 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, right side view. Photo 4 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, top view, base plate has needle size information. Photo 5 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, top view, base plate has needle size information. Photo 5 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, base plate has needle size information. Photo 6 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, base plate has needle size information. Photo 6 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, top view, motor, Made in Japan. Photo 7 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, top view, motor, Made in Japan. Photo 7 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, electrical connections for the lamp and motor. Photo 8 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, electrical connections for the lamp and motor. Photo 8 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, undercarriage. See the user manual for oiling points. Photo 9 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, undercarriage. See the user manual for oiling points. Photo 9 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, rear view, maintenance hatch just above the motor. Photo 10 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, rear view, maintenance hatch just above the motor. Photo 10 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, bobbin race and holder. Photo 11 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, bobbin race and holder. Photo 11 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, bobbin recess. Photo 12 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, bobbin recess. Photo 12 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, foot pedal. Photo 13 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, foot pedal. Photo 13 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, foot pedal, side view. Photo 14 by StaceyM.

Imperial sewing machine model 835 in blue, foot pedal, side view. Photo 14 by StaceyM.

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