Thank you for this video! I recently inherited this machine from my Gram who passed away. She altered my wedding dress 20 years ago with this machine and I recovered her couch using it. Lots of memories. Do you by chance sell the manual and where can I find accessories as those items are missing. Also, what size bobbins do I need? Thanks so much for your time!
Hi Lora, Sorry for a slight delay in response, my father just passed away, and things have been hectic! You've inherited and amazing machine from your Gram, and one that if properly maintained will last many lifetimes. I do have a number of slant needle accessory attachments for sale, including a vintage button holer. As to the fabulous 96 page Instruction manual for this machine, rather than selling it, I will post a link to a FREE COPY that you can download from my DROP BOX account....Consider it a gift in honor of Gram!! Good sewing and God Bless, Scott
Hi Louisa, So.........You want my secret, huh?....LOL Glad to share what's worked for me! :)Typically, I start by going gently over the painted surfaces with a cosmetic pad lightly dampened with kerosene. Let it sit for a few minutes to penetrate. Then follow that up with Turtle Wax Bug & Tar remover, also lightly applied with a cosmetic pad in LONG wipes across the body of the machine. Lastly, I use Q-Tips for the tight spaces, and repeat the process, if needed. Hope this helps, and Good sewing! Scott.
Hi There I oiled the pivots like you instructed and tested it and ran a little faster just a little faster I will keep messing with this machine until I get it right. I wanted to ask you though the machine that for me runs well can not do heavy fabric I know I need heavy strength need which I use and what happens is the bobbin thread get knotted up and when I go to one layer i works fine. any Ideas on what I am doing wrong. Thank you. oh by the way the 3rd machine is completely out of commission it was really missed treated i have tried but again I love these machines I want to try to fix this one also. but thank you with any advise.
Hi Karen,I recently had a Singer 15-91 on my workbench with similar SLOW RUNNING symptoms. I went through a detailed regiment of maintenance steps, to include lubricating the bottom often forgotten pivot points, and still the machine was not running at FULL SPEED. I revisited the pivot points, increased the volume of lubrication, while running the machine forward and reverse, and it broke free at last roaring to life, as if to say...BOY THAT FEELS GOOD!! It sometimes takes repeating oiling steps, and a higher volume of lubricant than one might suspect. Occasionally, one might also need to apply heat to pivot points with a hairdryer after a thorough lubrication, but sparingly, and being very careful to not get too close, and always steering away from plastic or painted surfaces. Your motor may also need carbon brushes. Depending on the past level of use, preventive maintenance, or neglect, could also reduce power dramatically. Not mentioned yet, you may also want to remove the top, and lubricate pivot points, along with adding fresh grease to your worm gears, particularly closest to the balance wheel. If you don't have Singer gear lubricant, you can use standard non-scented Petroleum Jelly. I wish I could help further, but without hearing the machine, seeing the machine run, testing the foot control, checking wiring, and performing a number of diagnostics, these are the most BASIC suggestions I can make. Thanks for your passion for your machines, and I hope yours ROARS TO LIFE very soon.....Good sewing, and God Bless, Scott
Hi Karen - Regarding the bobbin KNOTTING issue......The knotting can be a result of a variety of things, to include: Insufficient motor strength, wrong or dull needle, old or mismatched thread, and of course incorrect presser foot pressure. The simple rule....light material, REDUCE presser foot pressure, heavier material, INCREASE pressure.
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Thank you so much will continue to work with them. Thank you so much God bless
My pleasure........Good sewing!
Thank you for this video! I recently inherited this machine from my Gram who passed away. She altered my wedding dress 20 years ago with this machine and I recovered her couch using it. Lots of memories. Do you by chance sell the manual and where can I find accessories as those items are missing. Also, what size bobbins do I need? Thanks so much for your time!
Hi Lora, Sorry for a slight delay in response, my father just passed away, and things have been hectic!
You've inherited and amazing machine from your Gram, and one that if properly maintained will last many lifetimes. I do have a number of slant needle accessory attachments for sale, including a vintage button holer. As to the fabulous 96 page Instruction manual for this machine, rather than selling it, I will post a link to a FREE COPY that you can download from my DROP BOX account....Consider it a gift in honor of Gram!! Good sewing and God Bless, Scott
What do you use to clean the body of the machine?
Hi Louisa, So.........You want my secret, huh?....LOL Glad to share what's worked for me! :)Typically, I start by going gently over the painted surfaces with a cosmetic pad lightly dampened with kerosene. Let it sit for a few minutes to penetrate. Then follow that up with Turtle Wax Bug & Tar remover, also lightly applied with a cosmetic pad in LONG wipes across the body of the machine. Lastly, I use Q-Tips for the tight spaces, and repeat the process, if needed. Hope this helps, and Good sewing! Scott.
Hi There
I oiled the pivots like you instructed and tested it and ran a little faster just a little faster I will keep messing with this machine until I get it right. I wanted to ask you though the machine that for me runs well can not do heavy fabric I know I need heavy strength need which I use and what happens is the bobbin thread get knotted up and when I go to one layer i works fine. any Ideas on what I am doing wrong. Thank you. oh by the way the 3rd machine is completely out of commission it was really missed treated i have tried but again I love these machines I want to try to fix this one also. but thank you with any advise.
Hi Karen,I recently had a Singer 15-91 on my workbench with similar SLOW RUNNING symptoms. I went through a detailed regiment of maintenance steps, to include lubricating the bottom often forgotten pivot points, and still the machine was not running at FULL SPEED. I revisited the pivot points, increased the volume of lubrication, while running the machine forward and reverse, and it broke free at last roaring to life, as if to say...BOY THAT FEELS GOOD!! It sometimes takes repeating oiling steps, and a higher volume of lubricant than one might suspect. Occasionally, one might also need to apply heat to pivot points with a hairdryer after a thorough lubrication, but sparingly, and being very careful to not get too close, and always steering away from plastic or painted surfaces. Your motor may also need carbon brushes. Depending on the past level of use, preventive maintenance, or neglect, could also reduce power dramatically. Not mentioned yet, you may also want to remove the top, and lubricate pivot points, along with adding fresh grease to your worm gears, particularly closest to the balance wheel. If you don't have Singer gear lubricant, you can use standard non-scented Petroleum Jelly. I wish I could help further, but without hearing the machine, seeing the machine run, testing the foot control, checking wiring, and performing a number of diagnostics, these are the most BASIC suggestions I can make. Thanks for your passion for your machines, and I hope yours ROARS TO LIFE very soon.....Good sewing, and God Bless, Scott
Hi Karen - Regarding the bobbin KNOTTING issue......The knotting can be a result of a variety of things, to include: Insufficient motor strength, wrong or dull needle, old or mismatched thread, and of course incorrect presser foot pressure. The simple rule....light material, REDUCE presser foot pressure, heavier material, INCREASE pressure.