Thank you so much for uploading this video on bobbin winding. I now know why I was having trouble. My one and only metal bobbin’s notch was not deep enough and the reason for not catching on to the bobbin spool pin. I have easily rectified this by using the edge of a fine saw blade. Just a few back and forward strokes has allowed it to fully engage. I have as you suggested opened ‘About’ and sent my email for your very kind offer of a pdf copy. Thank you so much for all of your videos, which have been a great help to me. Glad you have not lost your refined English accent!
Hi - thank you for this video (and part 1 too). I have the Singer 15k too which was purchased by my mother in the early 1950s. I still have the manual and it's also in pristine condition! I used the machine as a teenager and made some clothes with it. After my mother passed away, the machine was left untouched for a couple of decades until it was passed on to me. I had the cabinet changed as it was already breaking up, but I sent the machine to be cleaned up and serviced. It is now working fine but I just found out from your video that I have been winding the bobbin incorrectly! This machine is such a pleasure to use. Thank you again!
What a beautiful and treasured history of your machine! Thank you for sharing this. I'm so glad that you were able to learn something new, and here's to many happy future sewing projects :)
Awwwww. I hope you enjoy the content! As I wrote to another viewer recently, I've had to step back from new videos as there have been other projects needing my attention, but hopefully I'll add more before too long. Thank you for your interest - I'm glad you found me. :)
Glad you liked the video! Hahaha. I tend to forget about my doily! I didn't have a felt circle, so figured that it made for a much more aesthetically-pleasing alternative. Take care :)
Thanks so much for sharing your enthusiasm and knowledge! I just bought my first Singer and would love any guidance you can offer (inspecting the machine, etc)!
How amazing!!!! That sounds lovely. Tatting is so much more delicate in appearance than crochet (in my opinion, anyway!). Thanks for your comment. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my content.
I love your little thread doily! I've had trouble finding bobbins to fit my circa 1952 Singer 99K. Modern bobbins have the hole for the pin on the winder in the wrong place. I've just resigned myself to buying antique bobbins on eBay.
You can get them new. Just make sure they're 66 class, and not listed as for class/model 15. 66 and 99s (among others) take a lower profile bobbin. This should get you started :) www.sewingpartsonline.com/bobbins-class-66-singer-172222-10pk.aspx
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Singer Manufacturing Company still make machines, but not like this. I believe the last domestic machines with metal gears were produced in the 1960s.
If you refer to the bobbin winding wheel, there is a small hole for lubricating oil. This should help it to turn. If you refer to the hand wheel/balance wheel, it is more complicated and there are several possible reasons for this. It could be that the machine needs cleaning and oiling (use the holes in the top of the machine for oiling, remove the long side plate on the left and the small round plate at the back to see all of the movement points. Sometimes you can use an old toothbrush and cloth to clean off old oil after allowing the new oil to soak in for a while). Also rotate the machine back in the hinges to see underneath (you might need to remove the drive belt from the small balance wheel on the right) to see the movement joints underneath. But unfortunately, if someone tried to sew material that was too thick, there could have been some internal damage, like bending the rod which holds the needle, for example. In that case, you would need a replacement part. I hope it is simple cleaning/oiling for you. Good luck.
Thank you so much for uploading this video on bobbin winding. I now know why I was having trouble. My one and only metal bobbin’s notch was not deep enough and the reason for not catching on to the bobbin spool pin. I have easily rectified this by using the edge of a fine saw blade. Just a few back and forward strokes has allowed it to fully engage. I have as you suggested opened ‘About’ and sent my email for your very kind offer of a pdf copy. Thank you so much for all of your videos, which have been a great help to me.
Glad you have not lost your refined English accent!
Glad to have been of help! It's been a busy few days, but I'll get you that PDF right away :)
Hi - thank you for this video (and part 1 too). I have the Singer 15k too which was purchased by my mother in the early 1950s. I still have the manual and it's also in pristine condition! I used the machine as a teenager and made some clothes with it. After my mother passed away, the machine was left untouched for a couple of decades until it was passed on to me. I had the cabinet changed as it was already breaking up, but I sent the machine to be cleaned up and serviced. It is now working fine but I just found out from your video that I have been winding the bobbin incorrectly! This machine is such a pleasure to use. Thank you again!
What a beautiful and treasured history of your machine! Thank you for sharing this.
I'm so glad that you were able to learn something new, and here's to many happy future sewing projects :)
The algorithm should have brought me this channel long ago. Now it will be time to binge watch your whole catalogue.
Awwwww. I hope you enjoy the content!
As I wrote to another viewer recently, I've had to step back from new videos as there have been other projects needing my attention, but hopefully I'll add more before too long.
Thank you for your interest - I'm glad you found me. :)
Another wonderful tutorial. I have learnt so much in the last 30 mins. Look forward to watching more of your videos. Great work.
Thank you so much! It means everything to be able to share useful information with others :)
Great demonstration. Love the dolly on the spoon pin. Will be adding 1 to my machine. Thanks!
Glad you liked the video!
Hahaha. I tend to forget about my doily! I didn't have a felt circle, so figured that it made for a much more aesthetically-pleasing alternative.
Take care :)
As I understand, bobbins come in different sizes, older bobbins being wider. Loved the video, thanks.
The bobbin has an interesting history indeed - starting much like the shuttles used in weaving and ending (in some cases) as very slim-line discs!!
Thanks again for this tutorial.
Thanks so much for sharing your enthusiasm and knowledge! I just bought my first Singer and would love any guidance you can offer (inspecting the machine, etc)!
Great videos! I love the little crochet doily as an alternative to the round felt things, my mom ended up making me a tatted doily for mine :)
How amazing!!!! That sounds lovely. Tatting is so much more delicate in appearance than crochet (in my opinion, anyway!).
Thanks for your comment. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my content.
I love your little thread doily! I've had trouble finding bobbins to fit my circa 1952 Singer 99K. Modern bobbins have the hole for the pin on the winder in the wrong place. I've just resigned myself to buying antique bobbins on eBay.
You can get them new. Just make sure they're 66 class, and not listed as for class/model 15.
66 and 99s (among others) take a lower profile bobbin.
This should get you started :)
www.sewingpartsonline.com/bobbins-class-66-singer-172222-10pk.aspx
Another useful video. Thank you so much. 💗🙏
You're welcome :)
Hi from the Philippines.!
Hi!! So lovely to have you here :)
Very helpful thank you
You're welcome :)
Thank you for commenting
Super helpful thanks!
Thanks for commenting. I'm so glad you found this useful :)
It's very hard to find that kind of notched bobbin winding shaft, i am struggling to find one
Washington 24. Just saying Hi and Happy New Year.
Awww. Thank you!!! It was lovely corresponding with you this past year. Wishing a Happy New Year to you and yours.
Did you make that crochet white thing? I need a video about it 😂
Hahahaha. Awwww. No, I did not.
I think it was the started center of a doily that came with some second hand crochet cotton.
@@24Washington oh okayy haahaha, it looks really good on your machine it looks like its been loved :))
Thank you! Yes - I very much love having it there :)
What if i dont’ have a pin on the bed ? It does not look broken, it is simply inexistent …
I have 15U SINGER.
I stay in JAPAN,
Wonderful! I hope your machine works well for you. :)
Nice video singer 15k80 UK in my home 1932 new condition this machine singer company make closed
I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Singer Manufacturing Company still make machines, but not like this.
I believe the last domestic machines with metal gears were produced in the 1960s.
@@24Washington thanks my sister
What's the name of this machine
This is a model 15 made by Singer Manufacturing Company.
@@24Washington the machine can't turn small wheel
If you refer to the bobbin winding wheel, there is a small hole for lubricating oil. This should help it to turn.
If you refer to the hand wheel/balance wheel, it is more complicated and there are several possible reasons for this. It could be that the machine needs cleaning and oiling (use the holes in the top of the machine for oiling, remove the long side plate on the left and the small round plate at the back to see all of the movement points. Sometimes you can use an old toothbrush and cloth to clean off old oil after allowing the new oil to soak in for a while).
Also rotate the machine back in the hinges to see underneath (you might need to remove the drive belt from the small balance wheel on the right) to see the movement joints underneath.
But unfortunately, if someone tried to sew material that was too thick, there could have been some internal damage, like bending the rod which holds the needle, for example. In that case, you would need a replacement part.
I hope it is simple cleaning/oiling for you. Good luck.