thank you for a wonderful review - i recently found mine 'again" in my basement :) - Im so looking forward to using it again - and yes, i remember buying it back in 1988 !! :)
Wow I just got this exact machine for $20 at a thrift store, really good condition with all the accessories and original box!! Didn’t know it was so rare.
I have exact machine. I found it at an estate sale, $40. It came with the manual and a carrying case. Not the pink basket you mentioned, but a faux leather box/luggage looking thing. I love it
3:40 is when he begins talking about the sewing machine. 10:03 is how to thread the machine. My thread holder is different, but it looks like a modification. thanks for the video!
i got one...found at our patio, given by my neigbour...after 3 years at the storage, im able to finally use it..Thanks to my friend who fixed it and thank you too for all the info about this product.
I have this machine, got it slightly used in 1992. It's been a great little machine!!! I'm thinking of passing it on to my daughter now for her starter machine. I love it!!
Hi Jenifer I just picked up a little machine for my son however I can't adjust the stitch length lever. Would you mind helping me please. Thank you it won't turn at all and pings to the top!
@@paulineboyton8332 hi Pauline. Is there a little dial on stitch length lever? With mine, you have to move the lever to the stitch length you want and then turn that dial to lock it in place. Let me know if this helps.
Just got this machine from a charity shop. The back spool stand is missing and I can’t track one down anywhere. So glad of this video to help with threading up top and bobbin. Handy size machine. Thanks for really good video.
The dit dit dit zig zg is a '3 step zig zag' and usually works great on knot fabrics (stretch fabrics). I've just bought one of these little machines and am waiting for it to arrive so finding your U-tube popped up at the right moment - thank you.
Mr Edsnapshot . thank you very very much . i was just looking for a video about this maschin and i found it . i didn t know how its work . yesss . thank you
You have saved me I have one I couldn't thread or work , but after watching your video I have almost made it work but I have slight trouble with the back stiches n
Thank you for the information, Please let me know where I can get a foot pedal.I have the same exact one your working on, I have searched everywhere for the foot pedal but can't find the one for this machine. Let me know any information where I can look. Thank you so much Maria S.
Hello, I just aquired this great little machine, I settled the points, I had a problem with the winding of the bobbin, I unscrewed by mistake the right support, a screw fell .. with my friend, we tried to open it, but it blocks .. it was unscrewed yet .. the button to adjust the stitch width annoys me, impossible to get out the hood ... how to do? do you have an idea ?
Hi, I bought this model of Singer in a yard sale last year, it was too good of a deal to pass, but I didn't sow back then. Now I just opened the case and noticed that a few parts are missing. I ordered the bobbin case on Amazon. Now I am also missing the front little case that normally would hold the accessories. Would you know how I could get parts for it? I looked on eBay but the only one I could find was in the US and I live in Canada. When I tried to buy it, it said that the seller would not ship to Canada. Not sure where to go to get the little case for the front that holds the accessories. If you could help, it would be great. Thanks
A friend I loaned it to got rid of the cord/pedal by accident. Singer doesn't carry the cord anymore. Does anyone have a spare they can sell or have any ideas? Thanks!
How do you correctly wind the bobbin on the spool? I have the instructions but I can’t figure out how to draw the thread through from the spool through the bobbin winder tension disc? Please can someone help me?
I don't know if you got there but just in case: 1.get the thread through the tension unit (see video at 11.11) . Round it around the top from left to right 2. Get the thread through one of top holes of the bobbin. 3. Insert the bobbin in bobbin winder and click to the right (see video around 10.00) . 4. Start the machine (foot up). Get in touch for more info. I hope it is helpful
I have seen a video on you tub that shows you how to oil the motor! I don't know how to adjust the stitch length lever it pings up and won't turn.Ahhh!
For best results you'd have to remove the front plastic casing - there are 4 Philips screws accessible from the back (two short ones on top with one under the handle and two longer ones on the bottom), usually they are under rubber dust caps, you'll need a long Philips screwdriver for them. After that carefully pull the casing towards you but be careful as the speed control switch is wired to the motor, so don't yank the casing. The innards are mostly metal with some plastic gearing so I'd use 3 in 1 motor oil for metal parts and Superlube NLGI2 for plastic ones.That's how I restored one of those. The motor itself doesn't require any grease as there is a simple belt drive inside which you're not supposed to grease whatsoever. The machine also has several holes on the outside casing but they don't necessarily lead to the oiled joints so it's better to remove the casing and oil everything properly.
You don't. Just make one yourself or ask someone savvy enough. You basically need an on/off switch in a box connected to a regular size outlet. You plug the machine into the outlet and control it with the switch. Or use an old foot pedal, they can also be easily wired to an outlet. Also, marketplaces have universal pedals with 2-outlet boxes (motor and light). Search for them.
I would assume they never intended this to be lubricated by the end user since there is no removable access cover. However its from an age of metal to metal moving parts on the head so after 30 years should benefit from oiling. There are no electronics to ruin by over oiling though you wouldnt want to soak the motor. If you think your machine would benefit from oiling I would first blow everything i could reach out with compressed air, tilt the machine slightly so the head (left) side is lower, then with a bright light look down that thread feed crack and gravity drip sewing machine oil (NOT 3 in 1) onto those 4 or so bearings and pivots where we know sewing machines like to be oiled. There are things in the main body which need proper grease (like white lithium) that require a trip to the shop unless you are very mechanically inclined, at 30 years most of these are due for that. I am fairly mechanically inclined and have as such disassembled about half of the dozen machines I have owned with success. I have a computerized janome I wouldnt indiscriminately oil like this or attempt to open up. Out of a few friends machines I have tuned for them, one I attempted to take the main body apart. It was a newish singer basic features however when the case halves separated the tension discs assembly fell to the floor in many pieces and i never got it really right again. What comes apart doesnt always go together without a trick or two. As this applies to our 324. Proper lubrication of this baby requires case disassembly do not do that as mere preventative maintenance but you can get sloppy with the oil, on the left or head side, more so than more modern or complex machines, because there arent many things to harm in that end of it. Dont dump too much or oil in the right side unless its near frozen and its not worth it for you to pay a pro. You might harm the motor (mainly fire hazard) or wash out heavy grease from critical parts.
Mine is starting to buck and stumble on even lighter fabrics now. I suspect from residue a previous owner used death in one oil. Im going to try and loosen up some of that awful goo with an oversoaking of proper oil which works on most ma hines. It may be that or the original grease in the main body could be old and coagulating and causing the same effect as 3 in 1 oil. Motors in these were marginal in power to begin with. Most of these machines are over 30 years old and had no access for lubrication so i bet most could benefit from a proper service. I dont have a lot of patience to make how to videos but if I take mine apart perhaps I will at least get a few images taking it apart so anyone also wishing to do so can see what theyre getting into.
Free manual: www.manualslib.com/manual/1049186/Singer-324.html Same page has link to parts manual for 322 which is similar and will show you the guts. This is a stout little machine far better than that awful janome sew mini toy. It is however pretty awkward. The spool mount is a pain theres no light and the reverse threading on the front can cause the thread to catch on that guide. At least it has a pedal unlike toyotas little front loader. These were I have heard almost $300 msrp.
So literally 14 minutes talking about the machine and only 1 minute demonstrating it - and even that was just on a piece of kitchen paper. No demonstration on different thickness of fabric, none of the other stitches apart from straight or zigzag.
thank you for a wonderful review - i recently found mine 'again" in my basement :) - Im so looking forward to using it again - and yes, i remember buying it back in 1988 !! :)
The ‘cool’ multi-stitch zigzag is an overlock stitch to prevent the edge of the fabric from fraying. It is also used as a mending stitch.
I just got one today for free
Is brand new is still in the box. Her grandmother ordered and never use it.
Best gift ever!
Daughter has just got me this little cute machine in a sewing basket😊
Wow I just got this exact machine for $20 at a thrift store, really good condition with all the accessories and original box!! Didn’t know it was so rare.
I have exact machine. I found it at an estate sale, $40. It came with the manual and a carrying case. Not the pink basket you mentioned, but a faux leather box/luggage looking thing. I love it
3:40 is when he begins talking about the sewing machine.
10:03 is how to thread the machine.
My thread holder is different, but it looks like a modification.
thanks for the video!
i got one...found at our patio, given by my neigbour...after 3 years at the storage, im able to finally use it..Thanks to my friend who fixed it and thank you too for all the info about this product.
I have this machine, got it slightly used in 1992. It's been a great little machine!!! I'm thinking of passing it on to my daughter now for her starter machine. I love it!!
Hi Jenifer I just picked up a little machine for my son however I can't adjust the stitch length lever. Would you mind helping me please. Thank you it won't turn at all and pings to the top!
@@paulineboyton8332 hi Pauline. Is there a little dial on stitch length lever? With mine, you have to move the lever to the stitch length you want and then turn that dial to lock it in place. Let me know if this helps.
Just got this machine from a charity shop. The back spool stand is missing and I can’t track one down anywhere. So glad of this video to help with threading up top and bobbin. Handy size machine. Thanks for really good video.
The dit dit dit zig zg is a '3 step zig zag' and usually works great on knot fabrics (stretch fabrics). I've just bought one of these little machines and am waiting for it to arrive so finding your U-tube popped up at the right moment - thank you.
thank you for your review! I was able to get it top threaded and my daughter will have a blast!
Mr Edsnapshot . thank you very very much . i was just looking for a video about this maschin and i found it . i didn t know how its work . yesss . thank you
God bless you! Thank you so much for posting!
You have saved me I have one I couldn't thread or work , but after watching your video I have almost made it work but I have slight trouble with the back stiches n
I found one of these at a thrift store today marked $10. She ended up giving it to me for $3!
I have one. Love it. I take it to sewing classes.
Thanks so much,I have just got this model,and have been looking all over the place for the light!🥴 other than that,I love it. Xx
Thank you❤
As I was watching your video, you called it the side arm. That is the part I would like to get.
Thank you for the information, Please let me know where I can get a foot pedal.I have the same exact one your working on, I have searched everywhere for the foot pedal but can't find the one for this machine. Let me know any information where I can look. Thank you so much Maria S.
Very helpful
Got one for free but get it for real the end of september, previous owner had tension issues. hopefully i get it back to work :-)
Wr can l get a spare hand wheel for this machine ? my machine is still new just want the handwheel as mine is broken
Might anyone have an extra spool thread holder that mounts at the back? I was gifted with a 324, but it lacks that one piece.
Hello, I just aquired this great little machine, I settled the points, I had a problem with the winding of the bobbin, I unscrewed by mistake the right support, a screw fell .. with my friend, we tried to open it, but it blocks .. it was unscrewed yet .. the button to adjust the stitch width annoys me, impossible to get out the hood ... how to do? do you have an idea ?
What im doing if have a problem the stiches?
I'm looking for a singer sewing machine foot pedal Model 324. Does anyone know where I could find one?
Hi, I bought this model of Singer in a yard sale last year, it was too good of a deal to pass, but I didn't sow back then. Now I just opened the case and noticed that a few parts are missing. I ordered the bobbin case on Amazon. Now I am also missing the front little case that normally would hold the accessories. Would you know how I could get parts for it? I looked on eBay but the only one I could find was in the US and I live in Canada. When I tried to buy it, it said that the seller would not ship to Canada. Not sure where to go to get the little case for the front that holds the accessories. If you could help, it would be great. Thanks
Darnit lol I just watched the whole video in hopes you'd show me how to thread the darn thing lol I have no idea how to thread the bottom bobbin
What a lovely machine, do you have its dimensions?
A friend I loaned it to got rid of the cord/pedal by accident. Singer doesn't carry the cord anymore. Does anyone have a spare they can sell or have any ideas? Thanks!
How do you correctly wind the bobbin on the spool? I have the instructions but I can’t figure out how to draw the thread through from the spool through the bobbin winder tension disc? Please can someone help me?
I don't know if you got there but just in case: 1.get the thread through the tension unit (see video at 11.11) . Round it around the top from left to right 2. Get the thread through one of top holes of the bobbin. 3. Insert the bobbin in bobbin winder and click to the right (see video around 10.00) . 4. Start the machine (foot up). Get in touch for more info. I hope it is helpful
Might someone have a suggestion on an alternative to the spool thread holder on the 324?
Thread Stand I bought one today for my granddaughter , about 15.00 stands behind the machine elevates the thread. bought . If you are near San Antonio
Thank you so much for your suggestion. Will definitely try it!!!!
Would like to see how it is oiled!
I have seen a video on you tub that shows you how to oil the motor! I don't know how to adjust the stitch length lever it pings up and won't turn.Ahhh!
For best results you'd have to remove the front plastic casing - there are 4 Philips screws accessible from the back (two short ones on top with one under the handle and two longer ones on the bottom), usually they are under rubber dust caps, you'll need a long Philips screwdriver for them. After that carefully pull the casing towards you but be careful as the speed control switch is wired to the motor, so don't yank the casing. The innards are mostly metal with some plastic gearing so I'd use 3 in 1 motor oil for metal parts and Superlube NLGI2 for plastic ones.That's how I restored one of those. The motor itself doesn't require any grease as there is a simple belt drive inside which you're not supposed to grease whatsoever.
The machine also has several holes on the outside casing but they don't necessarily lead to the oiled joints so it's better to remove the casing and oil everything properly.
HOW DO I BUY A FOOT PETAL FOR THE FEATHERWEIGHT 324
You don't. Just make one yourself or ask someone savvy enough. You basically need an on/off switch in a box connected to a regular size outlet. You plug the machine into the outlet and control it with the switch. Or use an old foot pedal, they can also be easily wired to an outlet.
Also, marketplaces have universal pedals with 2-outlet boxes (motor and light). Search for them.
Any one know how the needle is positioned , and threaded. left
,right or from front?
Front to back
Has anyone figured out how to oil this machine?
I would assume they never intended this to be lubricated by the end user since there is no removable access cover. However its from an age of metal to metal moving parts on the head so after 30 years should benefit from oiling. There are no electronics to ruin by over oiling though you wouldnt want to soak the motor.
If you think your machine would benefit from oiling I would first blow everything i could reach out with compressed air, tilt the machine slightly so the head (left) side is lower, then with a bright light look down that thread feed crack and gravity drip sewing machine oil (NOT 3 in 1) onto those 4 or so bearings and pivots where we know sewing machines like to be oiled.
There are things in the main body which need proper grease (like white lithium) that require a trip to the shop unless you are very mechanically inclined, at 30 years most of these are due for that.
I am fairly mechanically inclined and have as such disassembled about half of the dozen machines I have owned with success. I have a computerized janome I wouldnt indiscriminately oil like this or attempt to open up.
Out of a few friends machines I have tuned for them, one I attempted to take the main body apart. It was a newish singer basic features however when the case halves separated the tension discs assembly fell to the floor in many pieces and i never got it really right again.
What comes apart doesnt always go together without a trick or two.
As this applies to our 324.
Proper lubrication of this baby requires case disassembly do not do that as mere preventative maintenance but you can get sloppy with the oil, on the left or head side, more so than more modern or complex machines, because there arent many things to harm in that end of it. Dont dump too much or oil in the right side unless its near frozen and its not worth it for you to pay a pro. You might harm the motor (mainly fire hazard) or wash out heavy grease from critical parts.
Mine is starting to buck and stumble on even lighter fabrics now. I suspect from residue a previous owner used death in one oil. Im going to try and loosen up some of that awful goo with an oversoaking of proper oil which works on most ma hines. It may be that or the original grease in the main body could be old and coagulating and causing the same effect as 3 in 1 oil. Motors in these were marginal in power to begin with. Most of these machines are over 30 years old and had no access for lubrication so i bet most could benefit from a proper service.
I dont have a lot of patience to make how to videos but if I take mine apart perhaps I will at least get a few images taking it apart so anyone also wishing to do so can see what theyre getting into.
Apparently it doesn't have a reverse switch either.
The lowest position of the black lever on the front of the machine is exactly for that.
I still own it.
Free manual:
www.manualslib.com/manual/1049186/Singer-324.html
Same page has link to parts manual for 322 which is similar and will show you the guts.
This is a stout little machine far better than that awful janome sew mini toy. It is however pretty awkward. The spool mount is a pain theres no light and the reverse threading on the front can cause the thread to catch on that guide. At least it has a pedal unlike toyotas little front loader.
These were I have heard almost $300 msrp.
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its called 'multi stitch'
So literally 14 minutes talking about the machine and only 1 minute demonstrating it - and even that was just on a piece of kitchen paper. No demonstration on different thickness of fabric, none of the other stitches apart from straight or zigzag.
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