My singer 99 was left to my mother by my great great aunt. She passed away when I was quite young, so it’s really good to have resources like this, and I’m sure auntie rose would be very happy to know that I’m making use of it now.
As long as they are Class 66 bobbins, you can use original or modern versions. If your machine is a 99, I'd stick to metal bobbins as most 99 machines were built before plastic bobbins were a thing.
Thank you for this! I just now was able to get a first good line of stitching with even tension, after watching your video. You can imagine how great that feels, after buying a 99 that was made a year before my birth sight unseen except in photos, and waiting for it to arrive across country. The first few rows were very troublesome, and it was disheartening, but I found your video and it had just the right kind of 'vibration' to calm me down, and get me focussed again. 🧡
The hole in the arm of the thread regulator after the tension disks is used when you are darning. If you darn then set the dog feet to zero length and you can put some tape on them and reduce the foot pressure or use a different foot. The manual says remove the foot and put the leaver in the down position. I hope that helps someone.
thankyou so much. ( thank you sew much!!! :) ) This hole has been niggling me since I received the 99 in the mail, and began getting to know it. I had lots of singers in the past, but this is my first in 20 years or so. "dog feet". never heard that. I always thought it was the "feed dog". Both of course are colourful.
@@Olhamo ;-)) I do not know why I said "dog feet" ;-) I did a search and found this [ toothiness of the device led to the name “dog” it resembles a dog's teeth. The feed dog as we know it was patented by American inventor Allen B. Wilson in 1854 ]
bobbin winder... cool I didnt know what its called but the rubber wheel bit on it is one of the parts I need to replace as it disintegrated along with the motor belt.
Here's a link to the bobbin tires: amzn.to/47bjbfO and the motor belt: amzn.to/3RyEZMz They should fit but check your machine's measurements before buying. They are amazon links as I'm an affiliate. The links don't cost you any extra but I get a referral fee if you make a purchase using them. Thanks for watching!
Such a life saving operation to be able to follow your nice slow instructions to use my 1930 Singer 99 which I have named Elsie in honour of both my sewing grandmothers. 🇦🇺💜🪡🧵👍
She did go on her RUclips channel you will find a video. I believe she presented several machines. I thought we were on a farm. I was waiting for a cow mooo very soon. She did a wonderful job working with all the noise that outdoors recording can bring .
Not to mention the wind that was whipping up into a storm! 😆 That was an interesting video to film to say the least! lol😆 It was the one comparing a Singer 476 to a Singer 413.
The 201 is a later version of the 66 so they are incredibly similar. Check out this blog post: vssmb.blogspot.com/2011/07/visual-guide-to-identifying-singers_30.html it might help you identify your machine a bit easier. Thanks for watching 🙂
@SimplyStitchy just read your blog and took the quiz. I guess it'd a 66! I previously looked up the modle number, (AK877524) and had thought u identified it as a 1952 201 but guess I am incorrect?!
Hi there, this might be a silly question, but what is the little handle with the thumb screw on it which is right next to the thread guide on the right hand side of the base? I have a Singer 99 without the thread guide but I do have this handle and have no idea what it is for. Any advice on this would be so appreciated
Do you mean the little handle that looks like it's sitting on top of the base? Right at the edge on the right-hand side? That's a latch or a stop or a lock. Actually, I'm really not sure what it's called. It holds the machine in place inside the box. If you undo the thumb screw a little and move the handle towards the accessory tray, you'll be able to tilt the machine backwards to see the underneath. Don't forget to re-tighten it afterwards though... picking up a machine when that latch isn't engaged can end in disaster! Thanks for watching 🙂
I have my great grandma's 1910 singer 99 treadle machine, and I've followed all these instructions, the bobbin thread catches and come up fine. But when I sew, no matter how far I adjust my tension in either direction, I end up with the top thread in a huge mess of loops on the back and it won't even hold a bobbin thread in place. I don't know how to trouble shoot this.
When you start sewing, do you hold on to the two threads? These older machines like a bit of tension on the first couple of stitches. So lightly, hold the threads to the back of the machine, just for 2-4 stitches, then let go. Backtack to hold the start of the seam and then sew the seam. Let me know how you get on.
@@urmysunshine90 OK - let's check out some more options. What thread are you using? Criss cross or straight wound? ruclips.net/video/-RmuhyQzaNU/видео.htmlsi=0YnETFIZzhQNLeyc Is this your first time treadling? ruclips.net/video/jSyOCygieYA/видео.htmlsi=fZnZ7lkB3UvR4utm Are you sure you have the thread in all the top thread guides? Even the little check spring on the tension assembly? Are the tension discs clean? If you have any dental floss, gently pull some through the tension discs - in the direction the thread would go - to see if there is any lint stuck in there. I know you said the bobbin picks up OK, but are you sure it's in the right way around? Is it the right bobbin. It should be a class 66. ruclips.net/video/SFPeUuxMxP0/видео.htmlsi=B4fxGlUlmpRTWbvT Is the needle in flat to right side? Are you threading the needle from left to right? Is it a standard class 15 needle? (130/705H) Let me know if any of that helps. If not, we'll try something else.
@SimplyStitchy it is straight wound coats and Clark cotton thread. This is my first time treadling. I am fairly certain the machine is threaded correctly. I have watched a number of threading tutorials very closely and it seems to follow exactly. I actually cleaned and oiled this machine and cleaned the tension disks so I know there is no lint. Its definitely properly hitting the check spring. The bobbin came with the machine and looks just like the one in your video but has no markings. I am pretty sure it's in correctly having followed the steps in your video several times just to double check I didn't have it in wrong. It could still be wrong though I guess. The needle is in correctly, I am not sure if it's class 15. It's just a normal sewing machine needle.
Check you have the needle in the right way round and that the bobbin is the right way up. For the Singer 99 bobbin re-watch this video from time stamp 03:32. For the top of the machine re-watch from time stamp 04:18. Make sure you get all the thread guides! On the Singer 99 the needle goes in with the flat side facing to the right and it threads from left to right. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching! 🙂
My singer 99 was left to my mother by my great great aunt. She passed away when I was quite young, so it’s really good to have resources like this, and I’m sure auntie rose would be very happy to know that I’m making use of it now.
When sewing machines weren’t made in crappy old china.
Thank you for this comprehensive and easy to follow instruction video. I will now thread up my 1950s, very cute, Singer 99K!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching 🙂
Thank you so much, I was struggling to fit Bobbin . Can I use any bobbin or just came with this model?
As long as they are Class 66 bobbins, you can use original or modern versions. If your machine is a 99, I'd stick to metal bobbins as most 99 machines were built before plastic bobbins were a thing.
Great video! Thank you
You're welcome! Thanks for watching 🙂
Thank you for this! I just now was able to get a first good line of stitching with even tension, after watching your video. You can imagine how great that feels, after buying a 99 that was made a year before my birth sight unseen except in photos, and waiting for it to arrive across country. The first few rows were very troublesome, and it was disheartening, but I found your video and it had just the right kind of 'vibration' to calm me down, and get me focussed again. 🧡
Glad to be able to spread some good vibes your way! Even happier that you got the 99 to work! Enjoy sewing with it! Thanks for watching 🙂
I was just gifted a singer from 1928 this video helped immensely!! Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching 🙂
The hole in the arm of the thread regulator after the tension disks is used when you are darning.
If you darn then set the dog feet to zero length and you can put some tape on them and reduce the foot pressure or use a different foot.
The manual says remove the foot and put the leaver in the down position.
I hope that helps someone.
thankyou so much. ( thank you sew much!!! :) ) This hole has been niggling me since I received the 99 in the mail, and began getting to know it. I had lots of singers in the past, but this is my first in 20 years or so. "dog feet". never heard that. I always thought it was the "feed dog". Both of course are colourful.
@@Olhamo ;-)) I do not know why I said "dog feet" ;-) I did a search and found this
[ toothiness of the device led to the name “dog” it resembles a dog's teeth. The feed dog as we know it was patented by American inventor Allen B. Wilson in 1854 ]
So helpful!! Thank you for this video ❤
You;re welcome! Thanks for watching 🙂
Excellent video. Couldn't wish for a clearer explanation.
Thanks! Glad I could help! Thanks for watching 😊
Great video, thank you for your help.
You're welcome! Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching 🙂
Brilliant, this is so helpful, many thanks!
You're welcome! Glad i could help. Thanks for watching 🙂
bobbin winder... cool I didnt know what its called but the rubber wheel bit on it is one of the parts I need to replace as it disintegrated along with the motor belt.
Here's a link to the bobbin tires: amzn.to/47bjbfO and the motor belt: amzn.to/3RyEZMz They should fit but check your machine's measurements before buying. They are amazon links as I'm an affiliate. The links don't cost you any extra but I get a referral fee if you make a purchase using them. Thanks for watching!
@@SimplyStitchy okay thanks for the links ill try them out cause I really have no idea what size they are supposed to have.
Such a life saving operation to be able to follow your nice slow instructions to use my 1930 Singer 99 which I have named Elsie in honour of both my sewing grandmothers. 🇦🇺💜🪡🧵👍
Tradition fresh
always fantastic video's 😂👍🧵i you would film a outdoor sewing video.
She did go on her RUclips channel you will find a video. I believe she presented several machines. I thought we were on a farm. I was waiting for a cow mooo very soon. She did a wonderful job working with all the noise that outdoors recording can bring .
Not to mention the wind that was whipping up into a storm! 😆 That was an interesting video to film to say the least! lol😆 It was the one comparing a Singer 476 to a Singer 413.
I thought I had a 201 but idk it threads more like yours because it has the extra leverage after the tensioner know🤔🤷♀️
The 201 is a later version of the 66 so they are incredibly similar. Check out this blog post: vssmb.blogspot.com/2011/07/visual-guide-to-identifying-singers_30.html it might help you identify your machine a bit easier. Thanks for watching 🙂
@SimplyStitchy just read your blog and took the quiz. I guess it'd a 66! I previously looked up the modle number, (AK877524) and had thought u identified it as a 1952 201 but guess I am incorrect?!
Hi there, this might be a silly question, but what is the little handle with the thumb screw on it which is right next to the thread guide on the right hand side of the base? I have a Singer 99 without the thread guide but I do have this handle and have no idea what it is for. Any advice on this would be so appreciated
Do you mean the little handle that looks like it's sitting on top of the base? Right at the edge on the right-hand side? That's a latch or a stop or a lock. Actually, I'm really not sure what it's called. It holds the machine in place inside the box. If you undo the thumb screw a little and move the handle towards the accessory tray, you'll be able to tilt the machine backwards to see the underneath. Don't forget to re-tighten it afterwards though... picking up a machine when that latch isn't engaged can end in disaster! Thanks for watching 🙂
First thing with my 99, I need to know where I put her.🤔🤣🤣🤣 .Definitely need to safetly label all af them.
I have a 1940's era machine like you. Now, I know the age.
I have my great grandma's 1910 singer 99 treadle machine, and I've followed all these instructions, the bobbin thread catches and come up fine. But when I sew, no matter how far I adjust my tension in either direction, I end up with the top thread in a huge mess of loops on the back and it won't even hold a bobbin thread in place. I don't know how to trouble shoot this.
When you start sewing, do you hold on to the two threads? These older machines like a bit of tension on the first couple of stitches. So lightly, hold the threads to the back of the machine, just for 2-4 stitches, then let go. Backtack to hold the start of the seam and then sew the seam. Let me know how you get on.
@SimplyStitchy thanks, I will try that!
Wll I tried it several times and it did not help unfortunately. Thanks for the suggestion though!
@@urmysunshine90 OK - let's check out some more options. What thread are you using? Criss cross or straight wound? ruclips.net/video/-RmuhyQzaNU/видео.htmlsi=0YnETFIZzhQNLeyc Is this your first time treadling? ruclips.net/video/jSyOCygieYA/видео.htmlsi=fZnZ7lkB3UvR4utm Are you sure you have the thread in all the top thread guides? Even the little check spring on the tension assembly? Are the tension discs clean? If you have any dental floss, gently pull some through the tension discs - in the direction the thread would go - to see if there is any lint stuck in there. I know you said the bobbin picks up OK, but are you sure it's in the right way around? Is it the right bobbin. It should be a class 66. ruclips.net/video/SFPeUuxMxP0/видео.htmlsi=B4fxGlUlmpRTWbvT Is the needle in flat to right side? Are you threading the needle from left to right? Is it a standard class 15 needle? (130/705H) Let me know if any of that helps. If not, we'll try something else.
@SimplyStitchy it is straight wound coats and Clark cotton thread. This is my first time treadling. I am fairly certain the machine is threaded correctly. I have watched a number of threading tutorials very closely and it seems to follow exactly. I actually cleaned and oiled this machine and cleaned the tension disks so I know there is no lint. Its definitely properly hitting the check spring. The bobbin came with the machine and looks just like the one in your video but has no markings. I am pretty sure it's in correctly having followed the steps in your video several times just to double check I didn't have it in wrong. It could still be wrong though I guess. The needle is in correctly, I am not sure if it's class 15. It's just a normal sewing machine needle.
Mine wont make stitches pls
Check you have the needle in the right way round and that the bobbin is the right way up. For the Singer 99 bobbin re-watch this video from time stamp 03:32. For the top of the machine re-watch from time stamp 04:18. Make sure you get all the thread guides! On the Singer 99 the needle goes in with the flat side facing to the right and it threads from left to right. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching! 🙂
Too complicated
I think you can slow the speed of the video down which might help. Thanks for watching.🙂