I have a fair few too - very addictive! Best thing for hand crank newbies is to practice on lined paper and follow the lines to get the left hand used to the steering without the thread. And while I have an all singing and dancing with bells - or annoying beeps, I much prefer the old girls. Thank you - always nice to see the old dears in action and passing on the knowledge.
My hand crank is a 1907 Naumann Koningskind with orange flowers. A vibrating shuttle, with wooden box and perfect gold leafing. I absolutely love it. I love that it goes at MY pace! It does forward and reverse with adjustable stitch length for both. It's quite spiffy. My favorite of all my machines! Hands down.
That little hole, that you said was for a shuttle-raising button, is actually for a felt oil-wick. It keeps the shuttle race oiled continuously. If you look closely along the inside of the race. you'll see a tiny little hole where the oil can seep out as the machine is used.
That makes a lot more sense! Thank you! I never even noticed the tiny hole on the inside. I appreciate you letting me know... only trouble is now I know I'm missing a button release, a felt disc for the spool holder, a key and a felt oil wick. :D I'll see if I can add an update to the video and credit you for the info. Thanks so much
FiddleyIBits is right about that hole for the oil wick. Was wool if I remember correctly. Your bobbin release button is right in front of you. At 7:52, look at the center decal on the bed, now move your eyes to the left and you see an oiling hole and a threaded hole. Now look just to the left, into the shuttle area, and there is a cross-hatched button/tab. Your fingers are nearly pointing at it. You press down on it to raise the shuttle up slightly to more easily retrieve it. Keep up the good works.
Thanks Melotone :D. I've found it! Yay! I was worried it hadn't got one for a while there. I never even noticed that cross hatch part had a button in it! I've been pushing on the bullet case like I do with the 27... Anyway, I've now done what I always recommend others do when getting a vintage machine - download the manual from the internet. Don't know why I didn't for this one. Maybe because it's the same model my Mum had. I watched her use one like this so many times as a kid. Anyway. I'm going to read the manual from front to back. :D Thanks so much for your comment and info. I really do appreciate both you and Fiddleybits sharing your knowledge. I'm going to do an update and will credit you both.
What a lovely machine and case! I've always steered away from sewing machines that are that vintage because I was unsure how they worked. Your video was very informative and helpful. Thank you for sharing!
Just a tip for the viewers , when you go to open a case you lift the end with the lock , then pull the top towards the locking side this will allow none locking side to lift out easy , and reverse this order to close it , everyone thinks the case is stuck on the side without the lock but if you look the plate has a hole shaped like a T so you drop in the none locking side then push top away from locking side then drop locking side in ,, Hope this helps ....
I just got a hand-crank 1915 Singer 99K. It is unbelievable - 1mm stitches and the gears run so smoothly. From now on it's what I'll be using for the final garment. The manual actually has instructions for treadle and hand-crank differences. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown
@@SimplyStitchy She's going to make me find excuses to sew things... Last night I wasted some nice esty time and found vendors who sell different feet and replacement parts for her. Still can't get over it. 105 and it sews better than my Kenmore 22. - C.
Oh wow! That's an industrial leather machine, isn't it? I've only seen pictures of that one but the hand crank looks quite chunky! Thanks for sharing. And thanks so much for watching 😀
I'm considering beginning sewing, and thought what better way that do it from first principles of an antique manual machine. As a violinist, doing different things with each hand is something I have experience of! Just starting to learn about sewing machines to decide what model to get, e.g. easy parts and repair, quality of results, ease of use etc. This was helpful. The disadvantages don't seem too severe.
Glad you liked it! Welcome to the world of sewing :D. I've just uploaded the first video in a new series on How to Use Electric Sewing Machines which you may find useful. Even if you decide to go manual with a hand crank, some of the processes are similar. Thanks for watching! ruclips.net/video/gRGc8nzlt-s/видео.html
The singer 128k hand crank is the best machine ever made, in my humble opinion. But I am biased, as I learned to sew on one. After 30 years of frustration with electric machines, I finally bought a restored 1916 128k, and sewing has become an absolute pleasure again. Worth every penny.
Hi I have a Singer 27k it’s a 1902 model as I don’t have manual could you pleas tell what Needle size for this machine and where I can get them Thank you . Ps enjoy videos.
Hi Duncan, as it's a 1902 model it should take class 15 needles. They are the same needles modern machines use so you can get them from anywhere that sells sewing machine accessories. So, fabric stores, sewing machine retailers, big box stores like Walmart if you're in the US. Asda might do them if you're in the UK. Maybe Tescos. You can also get them online from Amazon. Earlier models like the VS1 take a different needle, a Class 20. But they date to before 1900 so you should be good with a 15. Thanks for watching 😀
@@SimplyStitchy Hi thanks for that I’ve had this machine in my family for years and didn’t know it was so old 1902 and still sewing amazing. Thanks for your help . (Might have to try and track down a shuttle Bobbin )
You probably know this already, but for readers who don't, that little "eye" on the faceplate that you put the thread through on its way down to the needle from the take-up lever doesn't need to be "threaded". There is a tiny gap at the back of it and if you hold the thread taut, vertical and flush with the face-plate behind the eye you can slide it forward on the face-plate and it will "click" into the eye for you. If your thread is a bit old and weak (or really cheap thread) it might break it but most "still good thread" slips in there easily. I'd only resort to "threading" it if I had a rough one that shredded by thread or a really thick thread that didn't want to "click in" at all. Kind regards... Megan
Hi Megan, yes I did know that. I should have turned the machine around when filming and you'd have seen me thread it through by clicking it in that little slot. I'll try and remember to turn the machine next time I show how to thread that one. In the meantime, take a look at my video on How to Sew a Seat Pad Using Your Own Homemade Stuffing, you'll see how to click the thread into the slot when I thread up Grandma. ruclips.net/video/Da9j3u7_sB8/видео.html Thanks for watching! :D
I found a Singer 128 in my mother-in-law's garage high up on the shelf. When we were cleaning out her garage and house after she passed on. It didn't have 🗝️. But with the help of the internet & RUclips, I open as shown. The 128 was electric. It had a small motor and knee control. The wiring was all rotten. So I removed the motor, but still kept it. I then convert it to a hand crank. The bug hit, now I have over 200 machines from little toys to full size. Hand crank to treadle. That was about 5 years ago.
I'm so sorry for your loss. That's a sad start to an awesome collection. I'm glad you were able to save your mother-in-law's machine. 200 in 5 years - Wow 😀 that's amazing! Thanks for sharing and for watching.
This treadle is a 1912 Singer 27 so it takes standard class 15 needles. They are the same needles used by modern machines so you'll find they are readily available. Also known as 130/705H, here's an Amazon link so you can see what they look like: amzn.to/3XzRUQC Not all treadles take class 15 needles. Some of the older ones take different sizes. So make sure you know what machine you have before you buy the needles. Thanks for watching 🙂
Yeah, sorry about that... That particular machine is about 30lbs or thereabouts. I was thinking in kilograms and it came out as pounds. I have the same problem with meters and feet. The joys of growing up in the UK... At school everything was metric... outside of school - everything was imperial. 😆 Just don't ask me to measure or weigh anything - I'm way too confused 😉 Thanks for watching 🙂
Do you mean the nest is on the underneath? If it is, the problem is with your top thread. Is the machine threaded correctly? Is the needle in the right way round? What machine have you got? Some machines thread left to right which means the needle has to go in with the flat side facing the right (towards the pillar). if your nest is on the top of your fabric - the problem is your bobbin. It's either wound too loose, in upside down, or the tension on the bobbin case could be too tight. Without knowing what machine you have and it's age, it's difficult to say why you're getting nests. Try these tips and see how you get on. Thanks for reaching out! 🙂
Hi mam.yesturday I bought from Facebook .same like that hand cranked machine c1916 but the man delivered for me cuz I don't have car.the machine is not working when I sticking the thread are really lose I don't know what's the problem with it. This problem is my both of singer machine s.the man us run away he ate my 50 pounds.please help me thanks
You might be threading it wrong. Did it come with a manual? If it didn't, you can download one for free . Did the facebook listing say what make and model the machine is?
That sounds about right. My brain was having one of its "Doh" moments. I was thinking in kg and it came out as lbs. I have a similar problem with inches and centimetres... just don't ask me to measure anything. 😆 Thanks for watching!
Brain splitting power🤣love your comment. Cheered me up. I have regular and industrial, I have just bought a singer 15ch treadle as in South Africa we have plenty power outages so I needed a manual so I can continue working. Thank you so very much for taking the time to make this video. KimSA
:D You're welcome! Glad you liked it. Treadles need a lot less brain splitting than hand cranks lol! Enjoy your 15ch - the 15s are a great design! Thanks so much for watching :D
Hi all, There is a follow-up video to this one that you might want to check out. Here's the link: ruclips.net/video/dv_Z4u7PVSk/видео.html
I have a fair few too - very addictive!
Best thing for hand crank newbies is to practice on lined paper and follow the lines to get the left hand used to the steering without the thread.
And while I have an all singing and dancing with bells - or annoying beeps, I much prefer the old girls.
Thank you - always nice to see the old dears in action and passing on the knowledge.
That's a great tip! Thanks for sharing :D. There's just something about the older machines that's just irresistible. Thanks so much for watching :D
Great video. Thank you for sharing..Blessings Viewing from the French island St Martin in the Caribbean.
My hand crank is a 1907 Naumann Koningskind with orange flowers. A vibrating shuttle, with wooden box and perfect gold leafing. I absolutely love it. I love that it goes at MY pace! It does forward and reverse with adjustable stitch length for both. It's quite spiffy. My favorite of all my machines! Hands down.
And for good reason! It sounds like a beautiful machine! Thanks so much for sharing and for watching 😀
That little hole, that you said was for a shuttle-raising button, is actually for a felt oil-wick. It keeps the shuttle race oiled continuously. If you look closely along the inside of the race. you'll see a tiny little hole where the oil can seep out as the machine is used.
That makes a lot more sense! Thank you! I never even noticed the tiny hole on the inside. I appreciate you letting me know... only trouble is now I know I'm missing a button release, a felt disc for the spool holder, a key and a felt oil wick. :D I'll see if I can add an update to the video and credit you for the info. Thanks so much
FiddleyIBits is right about that hole for the oil wick. Was wool if I remember correctly. Your bobbin release button is right in front of you. At 7:52, look at the center decal on the bed, now move your eyes to the left and you see an oiling hole and a threaded hole. Now look just to the left, into the shuttle area, and there is a cross-hatched button/tab. Your fingers are nearly pointing at it. You press down on it to raise the shuttle up slightly to more easily retrieve it. Keep up the good works.
Thanks Melotone :D. I've found it! Yay! I was worried it hadn't got one for a while there. I never even noticed that cross hatch part had a button in it! I've been pushing on the bullet case like I do with the 27... Anyway, I've now done what I always recommend others do when getting a vintage machine - download the manual from the internet. Don't know why I didn't for this one. Maybe because it's the same model my Mum had. I watched her use one like this so many times as a kid. Anyway. I'm going to read the manual from front to back. :D Thanks so much for your comment and info. I really do appreciate both you and Fiddleybits sharing your knowledge. I'm going to do an update and will credit you both.
@@SimplyStitchy No the shuttle release is the round knobby bit on the shuttle carrier, I can see it clearly. Just push down on it lol.
I just uncovered a 27k from the shed and found u. Great information. I am excited to hopefully get her moving again.
What a cool find! I hope she is up and running again soon. They are true workhorses. Thanks for watching :D
What a lovely machine and case! I've always steered away from sewing machines that are that vintage because I was unsure how they worked. Your video was very informative and helpful. Thank you for sharing!
You're welcome. :D Glad you like it! I'll be doing another sewing tutorial video using a vintage machine soon.
Just a tip for the viewers , when you go to open a case you lift the end with the lock , then pull the top towards the locking side this will allow none locking side to lift out easy , and reverse this order to close it , everyone thinks the case is stuck on the side without the lock but if you look the plate has a hole shaped like a T so you drop in the none locking side then push top away from locking side then drop locking side in ,, Hope this helps ....
Excellent, thank you so much for the explanation between the two.
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching! 😀
I just got a hand-crank 1915 Singer 99K. It is unbelievable - 1mm stitches and the gears run so smoothly. From now on it's what I'll be using for the final garment. The manual actually has instructions for treadle and hand-crank differences.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown
The 99 is a fantastic machine! Over 100 years old and still sewing strong. I love these old Singers :D Thanks for watching & enjoy sewing with her!
@@SimplyStitchy She's going to make me find excuses to sew things... Last night I wasted some nice esty time and found vendors who sell different feet and replacement parts for her. Still can't get over it. 105 and it sews better than my Kenmore 22.
- C.
:D :D
Very nice collection of Singer machines. I have a 29K51 with the hand crank, It took me awhile to get the rhythm to sew.
Oh wow! That's an industrial leather machine, isn't it? I've only seen pictures of that one but the hand crank looks quite chunky! Thanks for sharing. And thanks so much for watching 😀
I'm considering beginning sewing, and thought what better way that do it from first principles of an antique manual machine. As a violinist, doing different things with each hand is something I have experience of! Just starting to learn about sewing machines to decide what model to get, e.g. easy parts and repair, quality of results, ease of use etc. This was helpful. The disadvantages don't seem too severe.
Glad you liked it! Welcome to the world of sewing :D. I've just uploaded the first video in a new series on How to Use Electric Sewing Machines which you may find useful. Even if you decide to go manual with a hand crank, some of the processes are similar. Thanks for watching! ruclips.net/video/gRGc8nzlt-s/видео.html
The singer 128k hand crank is the best machine ever made, in my humble opinion. But I am biased, as I learned to sew on one. After 30 years of frustration with electric machines, I finally bought a restored 1916 128k, and sewing has become an absolute pleasure again. Worth every penny.
Love the video
Thank you! 😊 Thanks so much for watching!
First time viewer. Lovely machines, and you are just a delight to watch. Such a soothing voice and wonderful presentation. 😊💖
Thanks so much! 😊 and thanks for watching 😀
I can recommend a new home janome 131 hand crank I've used it for quitting and it's amazing
Sounds like a great machine! Thanks for watching!
Hi I have a Singer 27k it’s a 1902 model as I don’t have manual could you pleas tell what Needle size for this machine and where I can get them Thank you . Ps enjoy videos.
Hi Duncan, as it's a 1902 model it should take class 15 needles. They are the same needles modern machines use so you can get them from anywhere that sells sewing machine accessories. So, fabric stores, sewing machine retailers, big box stores like Walmart if you're in the US. Asda might do them if you're in the UK. Maybe Tescos. You can also get them online from Amazon. Earlier models like the VS1 take a different needle, a Class 20. But they date to before 1900 so you should be good with a 15. Thanks for watching 😀
@@SimplyStitchy Hi thanks for that I’ve had this machine in my family for years and didn’t know it was so old 1902 and still sewing amazing. Thanks for your help . (Might have to try and track down a shuttle Bobbin )
You probably know this already, but for readers who don't, that little "eye" on the faceplate that you put the thread through on its way down to the needle from the take-up lever doesn't need to be "threaded". There is a tiny gap at the back of it and if you hold the thread taut, vertical and flush with the face-plate behind the eye you can slide it forward on the face-plate and it will "click" into the eye for you.
If your thread is a bit old and weak (or really cheap thread) it might break it but most "still good thread" slips in there easily. I'd only resort to "threading" it if I had a rough one that shredded by thread or a really thick thread that didn't want to "click in" at all. Kind regards... Megan
Hi Megan, yes I did know that. I should have turned the machine around when filming and you'd have seen me thread it through by clicking it in that little slot. I'll try and remember to turn the machine next time I show how to thread that one. In the meantime, take a look at my video on How to Sew a Seat Pad Using Your Own Homemade Stuffing, you'll see how to click the thread into the slot when I thread up Grandma. ruclips.net/video/Da9j3u7_sB8/видео.html Thanks for watching! :D
It is interesting that Singer took a belt-powered machine, added the hand-crank mechanism, and put it in a "portable" box.
😆 the definition of "portable" was a lot different back then lol. Thanks for watching 🙂
I found a Singer 128 in my mother-in-law's garage high up on the shelf. When we were cleaning out her garage and house after she passed on. It didn't have 🗝️. But with the help of the internet & RUclips, I open as shown. The 128 was electric. It had a small motor and knee control. The wiring was all rotten. So I removed the motor, but still kept it. I then convert it to a hand crank. The bug hit, now I have over 200 machines from little toys to full size. Hand crank to treadle. That was about 5 years ago.
I'm so sorry for your loss. That's a sad start to an awesome collection. I'm glad you were able to save your mother-in-law's machine. 200 in 5 years - Wow 😀 that's amazing! Thanks for sharing and for watching.
Hello what needles do you use on the treadle machine? Thank you
This treadle is a 1912 Singer 27 so it takes standard class 15 needles. They are the same needles used by modern machines so you'll find they are readily available. Also known as 130/705H, here's an Amazon link so you can see what they look like: amzn.to/3XzRUQC Not all treadles take class 15 needles. Some of the older ones take different sizes. So make sure you know what machine you have before you buy the needles. Thanks for watching 🙂
A featherweight weighs 11 pounds, so I’m betting these are closer to 20. A 201 is somewhere around 30.
Yeah, sorry about that... That particular machine is about 30lbs or thereabouts. I was thinking in kilograms and it came out as pounds. I have the same problem with meters and feet. The joys of growing up in the UK... At school everything was metric... outside of school - everything was imperial. 😆 Just don't ask me to measure or weigh anything - I'm way too confused 😉 Thanks for watching 🙂
@@SimplyStitchy ah yes, unit conversions will get us every time! 😉
I keep getting nest from underneath?
Do you mean the nest is on the underneath? If it is, the problem is with your top thread. Is the machine threaded correctly? Is the needle in the right way round? What machine have you got? Some machines thread left to right which means the needle has to go in with the flat side facing the right (towards the pillar). if your nest is on the top of your fabric - the problem is your bobbin. It's either wound too loose, in upside down, or the tension on the bobbin case could be too tight. Without knowing what machine you have and it's age, it's difficult to say why you're getting nests. Try these tips and see how you get on. Thanks for reaching out! 🙂
Hi mam.yesturday I bought from Facebook .same like that hand cranked machine c1916 but the man delivered for me cuz I don't have car.the machine is not working when I sticking the thread are really lose I don't know what's the problem with it. This problem is my both of singer machine s.the man us run away he ate my 50 pounds.please help me thanks
You might be threading it wrong. Did it come with a manual? If it didn't, you can download one for free . Did the facebook listing say what make and model the machine is?
my 1925 99 in same case weighs 31.5 lbs
That sounds about right. My brain was having one of its "Doh" moments. I was thinking in kg and it came out as lbs. I have a similar problem with inches and centimetres... just don't ask me to measure anything. 😆 Thanks for watching!
shouldn't be a lot of difference since can use identical machines...like the model 27 or even the 66s
Brain splitting power🤣love your comment. Cheered me up.
I have regular and industrial, I have just bought a singer 15ch treadle as in South Africa we have plenty power outages so I needed a manual so I can continue working.
Thank you so very much for taking the time to make this video. KimSA
:D You're welcome! Glad you liked it. Treadles need a lot less brain splitting than hand cranks lol! Enjoy your 15ch - the 15s are a great design! Thanks so much for watching :D