Adler 189A Vintage Sewing Machine Demonstration
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
- Overview of my Adler 189A, German Made, Vintage, Domestic, Straight/Zig-zag/Cam Stitch Sewing Machine.
Full Rotary Hook w/ Cleated Nylon Drive Belt
1.3 Amp, 1/15HP, 5,000 RPM motor
Straight, Zig-Zag & Decorative (Via Cams) Stitches
5mm Max Zig-zag Width
5mm Max Straight Stitch (Forward & Reverse)
Automatic Bobbin Winder
Integrated Light
Compatible w/ Pfaff 130,134,138 Bobbin Case / Bobbins
Droppable Feed dogs via Lever
Hinged Nose Plate
Dual Needle Compatible
Basically the fastest, smoothest and impressively engineered vintage domestic machine I've owned. For light to medium duty work I prefer it over basically every other machine available from that era.
My father purchased an Adler 189A around 1958. He loved the machine and used 3 in 1 oil to lube the mechanical parts. I remember the machine sewing very fast and smooth. High quality metal was used to construct these machine. Dad passed away but the Adler stands in it's original cabinet in my mom's hallway. it's going to stay in the family.
My mother had the same machine. I think they got it second hand as this was in the early to mid 60's. Mother did a lot of sewing back then, repairing torn jeans. As there were 5 of us kids, and back then you didn't run down to the store for new clothes every few months. You patched. The thing started breaking needles, found out the pleated timing belt was bad. Dad got the new belt, but couldn't find anyone to repair it. Somehow that task fell to me at 11 years old. My older brother watched mostly, but we got it back in time and running! trouble was, I got the direction control in wrong and it did the opposite direction as labeled! It worked well other wise, so mother figured leave well enough alone and ran it that way from then on! Also, grand mother still had her treadle Singer, so this modern Adler caused them to buy a new modern Singer, which I saved from the estate, just to save it. Back then, in High School, all the girls were required to take Home Economics, how to be a house wife, courses. One of the required Pass/ fail tests was to fully make a dress from scratch. Both my older sisters used that same machine, for their dress making. I'm not sure which sister ended up with the machine after mom passed, hope it's still in the family.
My mother sewed virtually all my clothes, growing up in the mid-50s, 60s & 70s, on an Adler machine. She did the most beautiful work with it! Wish they still made them, I'd buy one for sure.
My mom had this same machine. It was beautiful and solid. It's still in the family - my niece now has it. It moved from Maine to Kentucky a few years ago.
This is a very slick, simplified looking machine machine, and I love the color. You did an excellent explanation of this machine. Thanks for all the details. You’re very helpful yo me. Great job presenting here.
I had an Adler in college but couldn't afford to get it repaired. I wish I had hung on to it because it was a workhorse! This brings back so many memories.
Wow...Das ist die beste Maschine überhaupt.
Danke,Sie haben das wunderbahr presentiert.
Hi thank you for leave me an advice on my adler 187 vdo, I also have this adler 189a and I follow your very informative and indeph advice on this one ! I do have 5 W&G chainstitch , anker from germany, singer 301,frister&rossmans(2), durkopp free arm portable,singer 201, elna grasshopper(2) I love working on them and learn as I go . Im very very glad that there are others that interested in antique and vintage sewing machine like me.
Hi do you use a special needle for the 187? I have hard time sewing
So, my grandma actually gave me 153a and it looks just like the later model. I feel dense that I never knew what any of the accessories were for, and that up until now, that there was a light. Thanks for sharing this info, perhaps it will help me out big
Hi! Is there any chance that you could make a video on how you use the knobs, this one is focused on the stitches and the performance. I would love to see what changes you did on the controls in order to get the stitches you showed not only on how fast and nice it works. I will really appreciate your time and dedication, many of us who have the adler 189 will be very thankful.
Amazing sewing machine
I love it ! Thanks for the excellent presentation
As for the feed dog : You can try purchase another one and sharpen it with a 3 angled Diamond File .Worth a try I guess😉Very informative Video. Thanks for sharing!
I have a Adler walking foot industrial machine ,Its nice The only thing I worry about has a timing belt that if it fails i wont know what to do ,I have a Gritzner and its all mechanical with no belts ,but never the less it is a great machine for heavy sewing and its made in Germany .Some household Adlers were made in Japan .
I wish your video showed visually how to lock in the came and work the adjustments
I once made a video abbot the similar Adler 153A. Maybe it will help you
ruclips.net/video/Ja5WORI78-c/видео.html
Thank you so much for your RUclips on Adler. I have an Adler 153 A sewing machine that I adore for 20 years. It been a joy to sew with Where are you located? Do you service them? I can’t find anyone to help me. I’m experiencing some issues
Thank you so much for posting this video. I just purchased an Adler 189A and was hoping that you might be able to give me some information on servicing these beauties. Any information is appreciated!
I just got an Adler N-330, which has a extremely busy front of the machine... lots of controls. I can't find any information on it, nor anyone who owns one. I believe it's from 1961, per the receipt that was with it.
Can you please do a video of how to wind the bobbin on this?
Ok I'm confused. I brought the bobbin case to the sewing machine repair man and he said it's a class 15 bobbin. Input?
Great video, as always. What happened to all your other excellent videos (Singer 101, Necchis...)? Thanks Sergeant!
As always, I enjoyed your review. I may have an opportunity for one of these but it is missing the slide plate and has no accessories or cams. I am hesitant because I would think they are hard to find.
Are you able to help me answer a fews questions regarding my adler machine. I have this exact machine? I constantly gets stuck with the bobbin?
I have the original manual for this machine. I have one written in German and one English. I would be willing to copy and share a pdf of the manual if there is interest.
I need one in English, if the offer is still good.
Karen, would you still be able to send a pdf of the Adler 189A manual. Thank you very much.
I could use a manual for mine. It's never worked for me, found it at a recycle center for nothing with its original purchase certificate from 1959. It came with color plates of how to operate the cams for different stitches and a comically paternalistic guide on how to choose a sewing machine, but no manual.
Add another person interested in a PDF manual in English. Thank you much for the offer!
Karen, please contact me for copy of manual in English for a friend. thanks mariagoetz@bellsouth.net
hello please help me i just purchased the 153a and i have no idea how to use it! the nylon (im assuming) belt on the bottom has become undone and is all tangled up
Nevermind! Just watched further and found your info about the plug being the same as a Necchi/Pfaff.
I just bought this model. I was wondering if you know where I can find a video or picture tutorial on how to replace the timing belt. I may have bitten of more than I can chew, but I don't want to admit defeat and take this thing to a shop.
Where did you find a replacement belt ?? They have not been available for years.. That is the issue with many older European machines.
We received an Adler 189A from Grandmother and this video is super informative. It has not been used for many years but seems to be in fantastic shape. Do you have a website? Wife is an avid sewer and wants me to get this up and running. Need a few parts and the manual to get this going. Any help here would be great. Thanks for sharing you knowledge!
I just aquired a Wilcox and Gibbs (Antique Vintage Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Made in USA L168702 Cast Iron) However, I don't have the manual. Therefore, I'm learning as I go. Hope to see the vid on Wilcox and Gibbs.
Hello! Please, I need the distribution belt code. Where can I find it? Thanks. Has 57 dent?
adler nowadays has amalgamated with durkopp nice machine
Anyone know how I can get a new presser foot lifter for this? I got a machine and it was broken off.
I just need help, can’t figure how to get a straight stitch on my Adler machine,
I have one, I'm having a problem with the upper thread breaking. Any ideas? Also missing the wing nut, what size is the wing nut for holding the cam in? I think I could replace it with a regular one. Tia.
wow, such a beauty!
Very cool machine!
Hi, great machine but hard to find parts, timing belt, drive belt etc. any reccomendations?
I just started sewing custom interiors for street rods. Will this sew vinyl, boat, and car seats? Leather for seats? Foam to vinyl? I could use a zig zag pattern for seat desighns?? TY for your time to answer.
Unfortunately no. The only way to get quality results on those materials is with an industrial "compound feed walking foot" sewing machine. Go to my "industrial machines" playlist and you'll see several examples of those kinds of machines. The cheapest option would be a vintage Singer 111W155. Consew 206/226, Adler 167/267, Brothers LS2-B837, etc. are what you want. You'll be horribly frustrated trying to do proper upholstery with a domestic machine like this Adler. The quality of work will be poor as well since you can't effectively feed the material or use the proper thread with proper tensions. Goodluck!
Hello
I just got a ADLER 489 I Industrial sewing machine.
I cleaned it up and now I want to sew with it... but I do not have any manual and the threath is always breaking.
I can show you some pictures...
I also did not have a spool for it,.. I went to a "Sewing Clinic" where they sold me a "spool that is not the original, but fits"
If you can help me...
Thanks a lot
Fine regards,
Jan
Hi I received an Adlermatic 153a Can you tell me how to wind the bobbin? and thread the machine?
Did you ever find an original manual for your machine !
Thank for doing this video. I have my grandmother's 153 A which is very similar to the 189. You have unlocked a few mysteries about my machine especially the cams. I've been trying to hunt down presser feet for the machine. Any suggestions?
I have a DOMESTIC ZZ sewing machine, she is a beauty, I believe she is a semi I dustrial machine, has the long feed dogs an d requires industrial machine needles, printed on the side, has two separate tension units, my question to you is, "do you know anything about this sewing machine"? cannot find nothing on line, it is made in Germany, will appreciate any input on this
hi Sergeant, I've just bought a Grand zig zag semi from eBay, the handwheel is stiff as hell, but it is high shank with 3 needle position which is what I need, do you have any idea on how to unfreeze it? worst case I'll send it back but would rather get it working.
hello,
I have a machine just like this, for about a month. but I have no instruction book, so I do not understand how it works. I have several sewing feet and several wheels.
can send me the instruction book by email? or some place where I can go and see how it works?
thank you
I have an Adler 153. But it looks like yours. Can you do a video on how to thread it?? I cannot find a video anywhere.
Threading is the same as for the Adler 189. The only difference between the two models is in the hook type: 153 has a standard CB hook, 189 has a rotary hook (higher number of stitches per minute possible). I think you should be able to figure threading from this video. I have an 153 and an 153A (189 is hard to get, 189 A/AB is almost impossible). Beautiful machines.
I have an alder 150 a. I need needles. Do you know where I would get some.
153 a
I have a gold Antique Adler 491306. How do i know the year?
If you had to choose, would do buy the Adler or the Necchi BU Nova? Thanks. Nice video.
If you're doing more clothing construction and working with lighter weight materials I'd go with the Adler. If you're working with more denim, canvas and heavier weight fabrics I'd go with the Necchi. Both are great machines but there is a refinement in the feel of the Adler that I appreciate.
thesergeant Thanks.
Thank you , thank you , thank you !!!
Hello all. I am looking for a English manual for Adler 589a. Can anyone help?
Do you have a service manual? My cams lock up
Hello. I bought this sewing machine and did not have the transmission strap. Please be nice if you can help me. If someone has the series on the transmission belt. With the hope that someone can help me, I expect a response from you. Thank you in advance.
That belt has not been available for years...
Hi, Sergeant. I'm about to pick up one of these in need of a refurb. I have a 187 and an 87, both built with reverse drive. Does this machine use a reverse direction motor or can a standard motor be used? Also, are the stitch patterns formed by a single cam following arm or two? From the looks of the cam you show, it appears the cams have two layers and I'm wondering how the needle bar is driven. Thanks for any info and for the video!
Enemy helo on your six adler
My wife has an Adler 189a and the belt on the inside has disintegrated and I have been trying to find a replacement but have not had much success. Any suggestions about where I can find a belt?
Glenn Thomas Back in 2003, I bought this same model of Adler on eBay. When it arrived, I discovered that the seller had failed to mention its shredded timing belt in the ad. I never got a refund, nor could I find a replacement for its deteriorated timing belt... at that time I was told by several sewing machine service people that the replacement timing belts for these machine were NLA. The machine's timing belt was nothing more but a granulated plastic fine powder and many nylon? Strands. Adding to that, the machine was frozen (completely stuck) , and disassembling it to find he cause, I found that the needle bar was broken into two pieces. I cut my losses at that points not, and the machine went to the metal recyclers. It came with no attachments, cams, or instruction n manual. not even a foot control.
Do you have any tips for finding parts for this machine? I just scored a great deal on one and need a foot pedal to start. :)
You say you have a Adler 189A? How has it been? How much did you pay for it? Have you needed any replacement parts? I would like to buy one, but not sure how much to pay. Thanks
How to contact Karen down to get Adler 189a sewing machine manual that she offered to copy and share
it's beautiful! :o
I inherited my mom adler 153A sewing machine. I don't know where to start to find a belt. any suggestions? otherwise it runs great.
you ever get an answer?
No Gloria I have not.
What kind of belt? The belt that goes from the motor to the hand wheel or the internal timing belt? If you need the motor belt you can purchase one from "shop.sew-classic.com/" . If you need a timing belt you are out of luck, they aren't available.
thesergeant the one that goes from the motor to the side hand wheel. looks like it was round leather. I could be wrong.
Follow this guide to measure your belt and then order the appropriate size: www.shop.sew-classic.com/media/Sewing%20Machine%20Belt%20Size%20and%20install.pdf
I have this but I can’t get it to straight stitch! Any ideas from anyone who has one?!
Have you used an Adler 265-00 machine?
Do you use special needle?
Buyers take note: These machines use a synthetic timing belt that disintegrates over time. Be sure to tip the machine up and verify that the machine's upper and lower shafts rotate as they should, and verify that the cogged timing belt is in good shape. A replacement timing belt was NLA in 2003, and I do not believe that has changed. I found this out the hard way, after buying the machine from a dishonest seller who was so to be kicked off of eBay. I never got a refund, and the machine wound up going to the metal recyclers. It came with nothing but the machine head itself.
A repairman at Brother's Sew and Vac in Washington DC told me that he was able to replicate and build/ make a new belt for this by following the cleat pattern. Apparently he sews a new belt for this. I have no idea how much this would cost, but I believe he can do it. He's from West Africa, and I don't doubt his or his colleagues' ingenuity.
A few of the European sewing machines have this issue.. The Pfaff # 130 has two fiber gears and a timing belt made of hemp. I had a Swiss "Calanda" machine with the same issues. The Singer #'s 206-306-319 all had hemp timing belts and they stretched when soaked with oil ( Throwing them badly off time ). No replacement parts are available for these machines.. A better machine ( hard to find ) is a Bernina 117… No fiber or nylon gears and no belts..
@@susanmilner1931 I live in D.C. and know the "3 brothers "… This is a minimum of $200.00 to have done...
Where I buy the motor Adler sewing machine
You don't, you buy a Chinese motor. They are fine. YDK is a good brand.
Have you ever used a Wilcox and Gibbs sewing machine?
Yes, I own a W&G Chain stitcher from the late 1800s. They're incredible machines and I'll likely never part with it. I'm going to build a custom table for it so that the bed of the machine sits flush with the rest of the table. I'll do a video pretty soon.
I have a portable inside a box case with bakelite handle. I am moving and wonder if anyone would like to purchase.
My machine is threaded but will not sew
I have a alder 452-A need help with how to thread it
thanks for showing this machine. I've the same, but with an CB hook
ruclips.net/video/Ja5WORI78-c/видео.html
Very nice! Great video too!
Why do you prefer BU NOVA over BU MIRA?
Aesthetics :)
@@thesergeant3524 BU Nova looks nicer, but I prefer the BU MIRA for speed control.+
can someone answer how much these are worth brand new my grandma has just found one either the case, manual, and all the parts. how much is this worth
Ebay is selling 400'450 range. Is your Grandmother wanting to sell it?