Vintage sewing machines were made much stronger and with better materials ( cast iron) than newer models made out of plastic . Thank you for video , I’m actually trying to decide which machine to purchase, this machine is on my top favorites .
IF you are considering purchasing a machine, and like this model, I would consider a Singer 237. It has an all metal head. And will sew about through any domestic materials. I will have one for sale in the next few days.
I had a patron at the library I work at just bring one of these in - all rusty in terrible condition with a cracked case - asking if she could donate it to our branch. We're not supposed to say no to donations (though we do inform people that if we can't use it, it usually ends up in the trash). So against my better judgement, I just took it home. idk what I'm going to do with it - I can't afford to pay someone to restore it. But maybe I can clean it up. I turned the crank and poked all the switches and everything moves perfectly fine despite the rust, so I imagine it's restorable to some extent.
@@tksewingmachineandrepair4243 Yeah I'll give it a go. Since the mechanical parts still seem to move well enough, I bet just cleaning the rusted components and oiling it up good will be enough to get it sewing stitches. I'm more worried about the electronics. I don't think I want to deal with that at all, so maybe if it makes stitches just from hand cranking it, I can look into modifying it with a handle and making it a hand crank machine. I'm also going to need parts. The person who brought it in said it was just missing the cord, but it is missing a lot more than that. Bobbin case, feet, slide plate, and spool pin are the immediate obvious things missing. But it seems like finding parts shouldn't be hard. There seems to be a lot of them out there.
I recently bought one of these on eBay. It hesitates when I first press the foot control and will only go if I give the hand wheel an assist. Would a new cord correct this issue or should I open it up and look at replacing the gears/motor/belt. I did have it professionally cleaned but they didn’t offer any suggestions thanks
It is normal to have to give the handwheel a push on these old girls. Always start with the needle down.. It is easier for the machine to turn over when the needle is down. I would not worry about the gears. IF the gears were broken, the needle would not go up and down. the gear that often time that needs to be replaced on this machine is the top gear. I would make sure that the gears have grease on them. I use a synthetic grease. And also insure that all of metal is oiled. Sewing machine oil only. IF the machine runs, after she gets started, it may be normal for that machine.
I bought one for $5 a month ago still working on it now trying to put it back together and getting the needle timing right. Ugh I'm just not getting them to catch it's almost like the bobbin isn't moving. I only got it for another machine I picked up (A Singer 347) for the cord but they don't take the same cord.
Open the bobbin door, turn the handwheel, see if the bobbin race moves. If it does not, there is a broken gear. Usually, it is the gear at the top. Easy to replace compared to other machines. If you have not, do not mess with the needle timing, yet. Wait until you see if there is another issue first.
@@tksewingmachineandrepair4243 Well I already had it apart because when I got it they said it needed a new gear and I read its usually the one with the vertical shaft. The machine was ceased when I got it I couldn't even turn it. So I followed another RUclips video on how to do replace the gear. However when I got everything apart the gear looked perfect, the belt looked new. I oiled everything as well and its moving. I was at the stage of timing. (I think the belt and stuff might have been too tight is why it was ceased before) Of course after I got your reply I did get it to catch the thread or so I thought. It tried to sew but it sewed the opposite way and only left holes.
I have the same machine but when is in reverse and zigzag has a strong sound like two pieces of metal hitting each other do you have any idea about what is wrong with it ? Thanks great video
Some machines are not designed to reverse when in zigzag. This may be one of them. Since this machines main gear is plastic, I would not put it into reverse in the zigzag mode. There are ways to tack the stitch without reverse. Try making the stitch length very short at the beginning and at the end of your stitch path. That will secure the threads. Good luck
Hey, I just got this sewing machine without the pressure feet, so I was wondering what pressure feet or shanks or whatever will go with this sewing machine.
hello very beautiful sewing machine please I ask request very nicely please kindly film how to operate the sewing machine electric foot pedal how it's used to sew please ok?please kindly reply back ok?thank you very much
Hi Tonya. Mine is not bringing up the bobbin thread when threaded it just sews holes. The needle bar seems to be on the right mark. Could there be something wrong with the timing?
Yes. If the top thread is not picking up the bobbin thread, it is likely to be timing. Open the door to the bobbin case, turn the handwheel and make sure that the bobbin assembly is moving. If the race does not move, then you have a broken gear.
Vintage sewing machines were made much stronger and with better materials ( cast iron) than newer models made out of plastic . Thank you for video , I’m actually trying to decide which machine to purchase, this machine is on my top favorites .
IF you are considering purchasing a machine, and like this model, I would consider a Singer 237. It has an all metal head. And will sew about through any domestic materials. I will have one for sale in the next few days.
ruclips.net/video/lXwGNNQOafA/видео.html
Very much like the one in this video
I had a patron at the library I work at just bring one of these in - all rusty in terrible condition with a cracked case - asking if she could donate it to our branch. We're not supposed to say no to donations (though we do inform people that if we can't use it, it usually ends up in the trash). So against my better judgement, I just took it home. idk what I'm going to do with it - I can't afford to pay someone to restore it. But maybe I can clean it up. I turned the crank and poked all the switches and everything moves perfectly fine despite the rust, so I imagine it's restorable to some extent.
@@libraryoflilylol199 most of em are. Oil her real good and see if she makes a stitch
@@tksewingmachineandrepair4243 Yeah I'll give it a go. Since the mechanical parts still seem to move well enough, I bet just cleaning the rusted components and oiling it up good will be enough to get it sewing stitches. I'm more worried about the electronics. I don't think I want to deal with that at all, so maybe if it makes stitches just from hand cranking it, I can look into modifying it with a handle and making it a hand crank machine.
I'm also going to need parts. The person who brought it in said it was just missing the cord, but it is missing a lot more than that. Bobbin case, feet, slide plate, and spool pin are the immediate obvious things missing. But it seems like finding parts shouldn't be hard. There seems to be a lot of them out there.
I recently bought one of these on eBay. It hesitates when I first press the foot control and will only go if I give the hand wheel an assist. Would a new cord correct this issue or should I open it up and look at replacing the gears/motor/belt. I did have it professionally cleaned but they didn’t offer any suggestions thanks
It is normal to have to give the handwheel a push on these old girls. Always start with the needle down.. It is easier for the machine to turn over when the needle is down. I would not worry about the gears. IF the gears were broken, the needle would not go up and down. the gear that often time that needs to be replaced on this machine is the top gear. I would make sure that the gears have grease on them. I use a synthetic grease. And also insure that all of metal is oiled. Sewing machine oil only. IF the machine runs, after she gets started, it may be normal for that machine.
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How to lock? Before start and the end? Thank u
How to lock stitch? Reverse
I bought one for $5 a month ago still working on it now trying to put it back together and getting the needle timing right. Ugh I'm just not getting them to catch it's almost like the bobbin isn't moving. I only got it for another machine I picked up (A Singer 347) for the cord but they don't take the same cord.
Open the bobbin door, turn the handwheel, see if the bobbin race moves. If it does not, there is a broken gear. Usually, it is the gear at the top. Easy to replace compared to other machines. If you have not, do not mess with the needle timing, yet. Wait until you see if there is another issue first.
@@tksewingmachineandrepair4243 Well I already had it apart because when I got it they said it needed a new gear and I read its usually the one with the vertical shaft. The machine was ceased when I got it I couldn't even turn it. So I followed another RUclips video on how to do replace the gear. However when I got everything apart the gear looked perfect, the belt looked new. I oiled everything as well and its moving. I was at the stage of timing. (I think the belt and stuff might have been too tight is why it was ceased before) Of course after I got your reply I did get it to catch the thread or so I thought. It tried to sew but it sewed the opposite way and only left holes.
Wondering if it's because I timed it did it wrong? It's supposed to be timed on the Upstroke correct.
@@ChristinaUlrey IT is timed on the down stroke. There shouLD be marks on the needle bar.
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I have the same machine but when is in reverse and zigzag has a strong sound like two pieces of metal hitting each other do you have any idea about what is wrong with it ?
Thanks great video
Some machines are not designed to reverse when in zigzag. This may be one of them. Since this machines main gear is plastic, I would not put it into reverse in the zigzag mode. There are ways to tack the stitch without reverse. Try making the stitch length very short at the beginning and at the end of your stitch path. That will secure the threads. Good luck
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Hey, I just got this sewing machine without the pressure feet, so I was wondering what pressure feet or shanks or whatever will go with this sewing machine.
slant for this machine. I have a set that I can sell you for $20. email me: buzzsidds@gmail.com
This is a beautiful machine and very powerful too. Does this have Reverse function?
Yes. It does have reverse
hello very beautiful sewing machine please I ask request very nicely please kindly film how to operate the sewing machine electric foot pedal how it's used to sew please ok?please kindly reply back ok?thank you very much
Hi Tonya. Mine is not bringing up the bobbin thread when threaded it just sews holes. The needle bar seems to be on the right mark. Could there be something wrong with the timing?
Yes. If the top thread is not picking up the bobbin thread, it is likely to be timing. Open the door to the bobbin case, turn the handwheel and make sure that the bobbin assembly is moving. If the race does not move, then you have a broken gear.
Worked, changed gear.
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Do I need a foot pedal for this? Mine doesn't have one
yes or a knee pedal if it is a cabinet
@@tksewingmachineandrepair4243 where can I find one
Send me a picture of the plug on the machine. I might have one. buzzsidds@gmail.com
Pls can you educate me on singer 289 model
I am not finding that model. Send me a picture. buzzsidds@gmail.com