So sad to see such a grand old lady so terribly neglected! I remember my grandmother along with my father sewing quilts on her old Singer treadle. I am hoping to find a treadle to sew on some day of my own!
@@Hippiechick11 I have looked there. Since I'm not a FB member, I can't look long. I have noticed one thing. Many have been converted and no longer use the leather belt. I hope to find one that might need a little help, but still uses a belt and foot treadle. I wouldn't mind finding a 15. Wouldn't need the treadle then!
I just restored a Minnesota model E treadle I refinished cabinet myself I took the machine and had it professionally cleaned it it turned out beautifully
My 1954 201K and 1935 66K were both “ Hard Rubbish” freebies! I had the 201 serviced at my local sewing centre, but then joined a Vintage sewing machine fb group, watch RUclips & cleaned & restored the 66 myself, including adding a hand crank ( it is just the head, had been taken out of a treadle cabinet) & my H is building a box base for it. I love sewing with them, & am looking forward to collecting & cleaning up my next machine - 99K - that a friend found in hard rubbish for me!
The only cheap sewing machine I ever bought was a 1960s Kenmore. I bought it complete for $45 dollars and gave it to a freind. As far as I know it still works just fine. My singer 128, on the other hand, was $25 but was 90 years old and took a few hundred dollars to get back to snuff. I like using old machines more than modern ones so I'm ok with this but just keep in mind that almost every old machine you bump into (except mine and Simply Stitchy's of course) is going to be some kind of a nightmare.
I was expecting a nightmare underneath the cabinet....not a bad surprise at all! Probably would toss the cabinet and make a simple table top box for it, similar to the portable singer boxes
What a bargain, you seem to go for the wrecks I go for lol I have singer 15s that were orange when I got them in the scrap heap at a salvage yard and now they're working again and my faves, there's something magical about a "tired" machine 😊
That's good compared to most of the machines I renovate. The ones that I do go to a charity and help people in Africa. But do your research, check availability of needles and bobbins. Try to imagine what the real cost could be. If you are happy, then go for it!
I haven't found an old 66 that didn't take to some minor maintenance. I found the pivot with the big flat head screw to be the root of a lot of stiffness.
Sorry I am late for this video but I was getting ready for Idalia Hurricane 🌀 🙃. Everything good here😅. Girl for a dollar , I will need to go shopping with you. This machine is in great shape. You should see the trouble I get myself must of the time buying machine that will require for me to learn more skills. The cabinet is salvage, remove the top layer , clean it with denatured alcohol. Paint with Shellac or your prefere finish. That's a library cabinet? Looking for one of those for my 101. Question what do you know regarding Vintage German Veritas sewing machines ? I was given one all what I know is in the neck have decals K1.11. It have a shuttle bobbin and the bobbin winder is lower. Very small machine. Some said is like the singer 28 . Can't find a manual for this little cutie. I went to add more oil today because is totally frozen and rusted ( remember I told you I get myself in trouble 🙃) and couldn't stop calling her my little one.
I had no idea you were in the path of Idalia! I'm so glad you are OK! Yes, it's cabinet #40 known as the Library Cabinet... It's a bit of a mess but still has strong legs so I'm thinking there's a chance for it. Possibly. Apart from being made originally by Clemens Muller in Dresden, I don't know that much about Veritas machines. I think they got taken over by Seidel-Naumann. Muller began by making clones of Wilson & Gibbs machines as well as Singer. Check out the ISMACS or Fiddlebase websites. They might know a bit more.
So sad to see such a grand old lady so terribly neglected! I remember my grandmother along with my father sewing quilts on her old Singer treadle. I am hoping to find a treadle to sew on some day of my own!
I'm seeing a lot of the treadle cabinets on face book market place. You should be able to find one for between $30 and $50.
@@Hippiechick11 I have looked there. Since I'm not a FB member, I can't look long. I have noticed one thing. Many have been converted and no longer use the leather belt. I hope to find one that might need a little help, but still uses a belt and foot treadle. I wouldn't mind finding a 15. Wouldn't need the treadle then!
What a lovely surprise.
I just restored a Minnesota model E treadle I refinished cabinet myself I took the machine and had it professionally cleaned it it turned out beautifully
Wow. Absolutely stunning.
I’ve brought a frozen, rusty, Red Eye back into working order and that was a real thrill to do! That table though…I’d probably run away. 😂
The table's a nightmare that's for sure! 😀 Thanks for watching 🙂
I have that machine, decals are the same, 1926 as well, but a different cabinet. And a treadle. Fortunately it was always indoors.
My 1954 201K and 1935 66K were both “ Hard Rubbish” freebies! I had the 201 serviced at my local sewing centre, but then joined a Vintage sewing machine fb group, watch RUclips & cleaned & restored the 66 myself, including adding a hand crank ( it is just the head, had been taken out of a treadle cabinet) & my H is building a box base for it. I love sewing with them, & am looking forward to collecting & cleaning up my next machine - 99K - that a friend found in hard rubbish for me!
They are definitely worth the effort! Thanks for sharing and for watching! 🙂
The only cheap sewing machine I ever bought was a 1960s Kenmore. I bought it complete for $45 dollars and gave it to a freind. As far as I know it still works just fine. My singer 128, on the other hand, was $25 but was 90 years old and took a few hundred dollars to get back to snuff. I like using old machines more than modern ones so I'm ok with this but just keep in mind that almost every old machine you bump into (except mine and Simply Stitchy's of course) is going to be some kind of a nightmare.
I was expecting a nightmare underneath the cabinet....not a bad surprise at all! Probably would toss the cabinet and make a simple table top box for it, similar to the portable singer boxes
I might end up doing that too. Thanks for watching 🙂
That was amazing that it was in such good shape.
@@SimplyStitchy no, thank you for producing them! Its always a pleasure to see your content on this old wonderful singers
😊 You're welcome!
What a bargain, you seem to go for the wrecks I go for lol I have singer 15s that were orange when I got them in the scrap heap at a salvage yard and now they're working again and my faves, there's something magical about a "tired" machine 😊
There sure is... and they are the ones most likely to follow me home. 😆
That's good compared to most of the machines I renovate. The ones that I do go to a charity and help people in Africa. But do your research, check availability of needles and bobbins. Try to imagine what the real cost could be. If you are happy, then go for it!
I haven't found an old 66 that didn't take to some minor maintenance. I found the pivot with the big flat head screw to be the root of a lot of stiffness.
Sorry I am late for this video but I was getting ready for Idalia Hurricane 🌀 🙃. Everything good here😅. Girl for a dollar , I will need to go shopping with you. This machine is in great shape. You should see the trouble I get myself must of the time buying machine that will require for me to learn more skills. The cabinet is salvage, remove the top layer , clean it with denatured alcohol. Paint with Shellac or your prefere finish. That's a library cabinet? Looking for one of those for my 101.
Question what do you know regarding Vintage German Veritas sewing machines ? I was given one all what I know is in the neck have decals K1.11. It have a shuttle bobbin and the bobbin winder is lower. Very small machine. Some said is like the singer 28 . Can't find a manual for this little cutie. I went to add more oil today because is totally frozen and rusted ( remember I told you I get myself in trouble 🙃) and couldn't stop calling her my little one.
I had no idea you were in the path of Idalia! I'm so glad you are OK! Yes, it's cabinet #40 known as the Library Cabinet... It's a bit of a mess but still has strong legs so I'm thinking there's a chance for it. Possibly. Apart from being made originally by Clemens Muller in Dresden, I don't know that much about Veritas machines. I think they got taken over by Seidel-Naumann. Muller began by making clones of Wilson & Gibbs machines as well as Singer. Check out the ISMACS or Fiddlebase websites. They might know a bit more.
For a buck, I wouldn’t have passed it up either.
Do I hear quail in the background?
Yes! They are amazingly loud for such little birds!