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Very helpful video, I have had my 6235 for years, bought 2nd hand and I'm now at a level with my sewing where I want to learn to use all the attachments so seeing the buttonholer in action was fantastic. Thank you! So happy these older machines are holding their value after so many years.
Super, I have just purchased the older version. Am learning and loving the video. I septillion have to learn how to insert bobbin and thread. Thank you so much I’m old school and so this the best video for a learner and starter ❤👌🏽💐👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Just bought an older singer and my local repairman says singer changed about 15 years ago and these older models are excellent. It looks in perfect condition and has the original manual and documentation. Wish my son luck as he requested a seeing machine to do repairs on his kids clothes. Thank you for this informative vid.
Great video, I am just getting started sewing, son is attending a college with uniforms so I’d like to be able to make any uniform alterations myself . Just getting started buying a machine. I am inclined to get a used older machine as I believe equipment was much better built. I don’t believe I’ll need all the bells and whistles a new machine offers but who knows where I’ll be in 10 yrs. You have a nice pleasant demeanor and very easy to understand. Thank you
Sounds like a great plan. Start off small, and look for what you need rather than 'all the gear, no idea' way :-). Good luck on your new adventure, and to your son!
I have the singer 6235 from the early 80’s and it’s still going today! Barley and maintenance was needed. In place bobbin winder was one of singers selling points. I have newer machines but I just love how the 6235 sews. So smooth
My singer is not getting good speed control any more. The foot control was replaced many years ago but now it only sews at half speed. It’s sewing well in all other ways and I have all the attatchments. The high slope shank is a plus.
@@gillianwhaites5974 make sure the petal is operating properly. There is an air hose attached to a rubber bubble inside the petal. They crack with age sometimes and make sure the hose from the petal to machine is not cracked or has air leaks.
I have the 6233 and replaced the worm gear on the feed dog bar but it had to mess up timing. Any videos on timing of 6233 or 6235. Also the stitch length is small at all lengths and feed dogs pull fabric to the right. Thanks for any help. There’s an unthreaded “screw” on bottom of mechanism to left on feed dog bar -not sure but it might have something to do with stitch length. Any info on that.
@@mammaubear8647 the only thing I can really say is obviously it’s way out of time and it has to be done in a special way. I am one of the rare one who do this work for both the hook and feed timing. You can search RUclips and see if there’s any info. The 700-6235 have the same mechanism and get timed basically the same way. I have had customers ship me machines to repair depending on where you’re located and shipping costs.
always enjoy your videos and happened upon this one because I just ordered a Singer 6235 today from E-Bay...I always prefer older machines and have the Singer 6268, which was one of the first computerized domestic machines, in my sewing arsenal....the big sister to the 6235, among about 30 other vintage machines....
Thanks Abi, wanted to see how Singer Tradition sewed, and the comparison was an added bonus. I have a 15 year old singer, (that needs repairing, and also noisy, and thought i'd a new one). Singer Tradition just arrived, but can't try it, as they said they'd not accept it back. So it is good to see you do the comparison, and like some of the other reviewers, your gran's machine both looks and works much better.
I bought mine in the mid eighties. It was top of the range in the mechanical machine range. The only reason I changed was because I started making quilts. I used this for garments and curtains etc. It was easy to use and eventually I needed to fix the foot. It was controlled with an air switch. The accoutrements were beautifully stored in the top tray. It needed special bobbins and had automatic tension which was very easy to adjust. The clip on feet were great. It’s still going well but I keep it for sentimentality.
Abi I inherited a Singer just like the one here and haven't used it preferring my janome. It has lain untouched for several years until last week when I took it for a service! I look forward to trying it out properly when it returns!!
Owned a Singer 6235 for over 30 years. It’s a sturdy machine and I prefer it to the “plasticy” new ones. Only needed repairs twice. Mainly feed dog gear replacement and timing.
I have a janome/new home computerised machine which I bought in 1992/ 93 for the princely sum of £900, which was a lot of money then to us, still is. I bought it with good intentions of making my daughters dresses which I was going to machine embroider but never did that unfortunately. I absolutely love it and it was worth every penny. The man who services it for me loves it too, he says it’s quality. Like you said about the old singer though mine is very heavy as well, definitely not easily transportable. Jane.
I just picked up a Singer 6233 and 4562 for $25. So I'm glad they work really well. I tried using a free Euro-pro 375 to start learning on, but it turns out the spring for the zigzag function is stretched out and would be a nightmare to replace. Currently learning on a Brother LS-30 that's not mine. Can't wait to get these Singers going!
Hi Abi,thank you so much for this wonderful video! I am a sewing beginner and I am looking for to buy my first sewing machine that is not so complicated to learn how to use. I found this vintage singer exactly like this one you have, for a good price and i think the model is a singer 4662 chic. But i am not sure this vintage sewing machine can handle jeans and others heavy fabrics. And also when there is a Robles if it will be affordable for reparations and services… I am really trying to find out more informations on the internet and here on RUclips about this vintage sewing machine 4662 and I don’t see much,so I don’t know exactly what to do :/ .
The 1985 Singer for sure. I bought this machine in 1986 new. I don't remember what I paid. Then I bought a Singer serger in 1995. Then in 1997 I lost both machine due to flooding. About 4 years ago I purchased the Heavy Duty Singer Serger and the Heavy Duty Singer 4452. I love the new serger. But the singer 4452 doesn't compare to my 6325. Yes it has more option for type of stitches. But I find myself using the same stitches my older model had. I am now watching various market places to buy and replace my old 1985 Singer. Now I have a great grand daughter soon to be 8years old. that loves me making things for her.
I have a Janome 13-18 and the accessory open box is useless as everything falls out when you want to use free arm. Nice to see how perfectly the older machine accessories were organised.
Very interesting. I have a vintage Bernina 80's and a newer one I must admit much prefer my 'old girl'. Both do a brilliant job but prefer the mechanical one.
Love this video Abi. Just a thought: maybe pitch like for like - so the brother you showed first which was at the same price point after adjusting for inflation would give a more accurate picture. If I could only have one machine (nightmare!!) it would be a modern machine. Probably Brother or Janome. It's great if you can have a vintage and a modern machine - best of both worlds. Look forward to more comparison video's - thanks for your generosity in spending the time Abi.
Happy Mothers day Abi and everyone else here. I really need your help choosing a sewing machine. Options in my city are Singer Brother Janome , Paff, Berinina, and Viking. Now Paff , Bernina and Viking could be solid but they are not so popular as Singer and others in my country hence the service might be expensive. With singer and Janome even locally the parts would be available. Should I just go for a basic model in SInger or Brother and be happy with that try it for a few years and then decide on the next upgrade? I don't know how the learning is going to be for me as I am depending mostly on youtube experts like you. My other thoughts, I don't need a one step button hole maker, more steps more learning is what i think, I don't think I need an automatic thread dropper. I feel it would be embarrassing not to be able to put the thread myself on another machine. what do i definitely looking for? twin needle possibility and should be ready to sew jeans. Should I just spend a few years on a sewing machine like tradition and go up later? May be then I would understand really what I want... am i on the right track please help me?
I do prefer the older machine! I still use my grand grand mothers black sewing machine for leather mostly! But since I own a tradition 2273 you can change the foot pressure if you open the left upper place ! I found out when I was cleaning the machine! It is a plastic screw over the needle bar! Just like the heavy duty but inside!
Hi! Our sewing machine 6233 . Some children were played with machine and we lost normal settings. Can you help us for it? I couldnt find any thing about it 😩🤦🏻♀️ my mom very upset.
On doing the 4 layers of leatherette, yo should try easing off the presser foot tension. They were not the same on bithe machines as you can see the older machine was squashing the layers more.
yes they were, well spotted, actually, it was spotted and i did think about raising the point, I just didn't include it in the video, maybe I should trust the eagle eyes of our viewers! :-)
I have an older Bernina and a new Juki DX7 and the Juki is hands down a better machine. I'm not saying the Bernina is a bad machine; it's not. But I prefer my Juki. I think it's a better machine and it does a fabulous job. I've had it for three years and I'm so glad I purchased it.
Abi I have that same tradition but now I’m going to buy a overlock( singer S14-78) but here where I am from portugal on the Singer store costs around 379€ and on lidl is about 149€, Do you know why lidl sewing machines are so cheap ???
The sewing world is a cartel. The sewing machine retailers (known as dealers by the manufacturers) are told to sell the machines at certain fixed prices. There are some companies who don’t follow this strictly, because this is an illegal practice, and places like Lidl are HUGE accounts that you would be able to shift literally hundreds of a companys machine in just one week alone, so they have a strong purchase power. yet both Janome and Brother have removed accounts from dealers who do not comply. Janome did it with me and brother did it with a retailer I know. They’re unashamedly get away with it, but until places like the CMA in the UK pick it up with enough complaints they will have their wrists slapped. It’s like buying milk from the supermarket, all supermarkets sell at similar prices, they all then have offers on, but none of the supermarkets have the same deal at any one time... it’s to drive footfall their way. They think we don’t know... we know
I have the old machine, but unfortunately it is on the way out, because I've had to store it during a home renovation and it came back to me rusted on the inside and I am having so many problems with it. It is just not sewing right anymore 😭😭😭. I've had it serviced, but even the service guy said there is nothing he can do. She's been a workhorse.
If there’s rust in the machine, it all needs a wire wool to clean it out, you have to strip machines right down because rust inteferes with the threads.
I have just acquired a singer 4562. 1995? If it has a compartment at the top I can't figure out how to open it. It would be nice if it's there because the parts that go in that compartment are missing.
@@AbisDen sorry abi i didn’t explain, on that video the singer 1985 the solid one and the older where you fill the bobin because i can’t see any place to put a bobin
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This was my first machine. I still have it as a backup. Great, sturdy machine and some beautiful stitches.
Wonderful!
Very helpful video, I have had my 6235 for years, bought 2nd hand and I'm now at a level with my sewing where I want to learn to use all the attachments so seeing the buttonholer in action was fantastic. Thank you! So happy these older machines are holding their value after so many years.
I have one the 80’s Singers like the one here, but not as fancy a model. I still remember when I bought it. It is still going to this day!
Super, I have just purchased the older version. Am learning and loving the video. I septillion have to learn how to insert bobbin and thread. Thank you so much I’m old school and so this the best video for a learner and starter ❤👌🏽💐👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Glad it was helpful!
Just bought an older singer and my local repairman says singer changed about 15 years ago and these older models are excellent. It looks in perfect condition and has the original manual and documentation. Wish my son luck as he requested a seeing machine to do repairs on his kids clothes.
Thank you for this informative vid.
Great video, I am just getting started sewing, son is attending a college with uniforms so I’d like to be able to make any uniform alterations myself . Just getting started buying a machine. I am inclined to get a used older machine as I believe equipment was much better built. I don’t believe I’ll need all the bells and whistles a new machine offers but who knows where I’ll be in 10 yrs. You have a nice pleasant demeanor and very easy to understand. Thank you
Sounds like a great plan. Start off small, and look for what you need rather than 'all the gear, no idea' way :-). Good luck on your new adventure, and to your son!
I have the singer 6235 from the early 80’s and it’s still going today! Barley and maintenance was needed. In place bobbin winder was one of singers selling points. I have newer machines but I just love how the 6235 sews. So smooth
I also have the singer 6235. Super machine.
My singer is not getting good speed control any more. The foot control was replaced many years ago but now it only sews at half speed. It’s sewing well in all other ways and I have all the attatchments. The high slope shank is a plus.
@@gillianwhaites5974 make sure the petal is operating properly. There is an air hose attached to a rubber bubble inside the petal. They crack with age sometimes and make sure the hose from the petal to machine is not cracked or has air leaks.
I have the 6233 and replaced the worm gear on the feed dog bar but it had to mess up timing. Any videos on timing of 6233 or 6235. Also the stitch length is small at all lengths and feed dogs pull fabric to the right. Thanks for any help. There’s an unthreaded “screw” on bottom of mechanism to left on feed dog bar -not sure but it might have something to do with stitch length. Any info on that.
@@mammaubear8647 the only thing I can really say is obviously it’s way out of time and it has to be done in a special way. I am one of the rare one who do this work for both the hook and feed timing. You can search RUclips and see if there’s any info. The 700-6235 have the same mechanism and get timed basically the same way. I have had customers ship me machines to repair depending on where you’re located and shipping costs.
I m learning sewing on mom's old singer machine... I'm glad to learn that I don't need a new one
In 1985 a machine who did the buton hole in 1 STEP was a luxury ❤️
Yes it was ! I was taught to make my buttonholes just using a zigzag. Thank goodness for technology 😊💪🏼🧵
always enjoy your videos and happened upon this one because I just ordered a Singer 6235 today from E-Bay...I always prefer older machines and have the Singer 6268, which was one of the first computerized domestic machines, in my sewing arsenal....the big sister to the 6235, among about 30 other vintage machines....
Thanks Abi, wanted to see how Singer Tradition sewed, and the comparison was an added bonus. I have a 15 year old singer, (that needs repairing, and also noisy, and thought i'd a new one). Singer Tradition just arrived, but can't try it, as they said they'd not accept it back. So it is good to see you do the comparison, and like some of the other reviewers, your gran's machine both looks and works much better.
I bought mine in the mid eighties. It was top of the range in the mechanical machine range. The only reason I changed was because I started making quilts. I used this for garments and curtains etc. It was easy to use and eventually I needed to fix the foot. It was controlled with an air switch. The accoutrements were beautifully stored in the top tray. It needed special bobbins and had automatic tension which was very easy to adjust. The clip on feet were great. It’s still going well but I keep it for sentimentality.
Abi I inherited a Singer just like the one here and haven't used it preferring my janome. It has lain untouched for several years until last week when I took it for a service! I look forward to trying it out properly when it returns!!
Owned a Singer 6235 for over 30 years. It’s a sturdy machine and I prefer it to the “plasticy” new ones. Only needed repairs twice. Mainly feed dog gear replacement and timing.
I have a janome/new home computerised machine which I bought in 1992/ 93 for the princely sum of £900, which was a lot of money then to us, still is. I bought it with good intentions of making my daughters dresses which I was going to machine embroider but never did that unfortunately. I absolutely love it and it was worth every penny. The man who services it for me loves it too, he says it’s quality. Like you said about the old singer though mine is very heavy as well, definitely not easily transportable. Jane.
I just picked up a Singer 6233 and 4562 for $25. So I'm glad they work really well. I tried using a free Euro-pro 375 to start learning on, but it turns out the spring for the zigzag function is stretched out and would be a nightmare to replace. Currently learning on a Brother LS-30 that's not mine. Can't wait to get these Singers going!
Hi Abi,thank you so much for this wonderful video! I am a sewing beginner and I am looking for to buy my first sewing machine that is not so complicated to learn how to use. I found this vintage singer exactly like this one you have, for a good price and i think the model is a singer 4662 chic. But i am not sure this vintage sewing machine can handle jeans and others heavy fabrics. And also when there is a Robles if it will be affordable for reparations and services… I am really trying to find out more informations on the internet and here on RUclips about this vintage sewing machine 4662 and I don’t see much,so I don’t know exactly what to do :/ .
I agree older machines are best. But the new, lightweight, machines are great for transporting to craft club meetings
The 1985 Singer for sure. I bought this machine in 1986 new. I don't remember what I paid. Then I bought a Singer serger in 1995. Then in 1997 I lost both machine due to flooding. About 4 years ago I purchased the Heavy Duty Singer Serger and the Heavy Duty Singer 4452. I love the new serger. But the singer 4452 doesn't compare to my 6325. Yes it has more option for type of stitches. But I find myself using the same stitches my older model had. I am now watching various market places to buy and replace my old 1985 Singer. Now I have a great grand daughter soon to be 8years old. that loves me making things for her.
That’s so sweet Vicky. Good luck on your treasure hunt 😊
Good fair video, thanks for your help, I will be happier now with the older style machine,
I have a Janome 13-18 and the accessory open box is useless as everything falls out when you want to use free arm. Nice to see how perfectly the older machine accessories were organised.
Very good not got a clue what a triple stitch but all in all very informative
The older machines do perform far better. The modern features are great but I do use my 1988 Bernina 1230 more than the modern Brother F480.
Very interesting. I have a vintage Bernina 80's and a newer one I must admit much prefer my 'old girl'. Both do a brilliant job but prefer the mechanical one.
Love this video Abi. Just a thought: maybe pitch like for like - so the brother you showed first which was at the same price point after adjusting for inflation would give a more accurate picture. If I could only have one machine (nightmare!!) it would be a modern machine. Probably Brother or Janome. It's great if you can have a vintage and a modern machine - best of both worlds. Look forward to more comparison video's - thanks for your generosity in spending the time Abi.
And thank you for your continued support. You’re right Colin. I was torn between comparing price and comparing like for like. 🌷I’ll get to it
@@AbisDen Thanks Abi, always enjoy your content. I notice your subscription count is way up 😀 fantastic! Hope you and your family are well and safe.
Happy Mothers day Abi and everyone else here. I really need your help choosing a sewing machine. Options in my city are Singer Brother Janome , Paff, Berinina, and Viking. Now Paff , Bernina and Viking could be solid but they are not so popular as Singer and others in my country hence the service might be expensive. With singer and Janome even locally the parts would be available. Should I just go for a basic model in SInger or Brother and be happy with that try it for a few years and then decide on the next upgrade? I don't know how the learning is going to be for me as I am depending mostly on youtube experts like you.
My other thoughts, I don't need a one step button hole maker, more steps more learning is what i think,
I don't think I need an automatic thread dropper. I feel it would be embarrassing not to be able to put the thread myself on another machine.
what do i definitely looking for? twin needle possibility and should be ready to sew jeans. Should I just spend a few years on a sewing machine like tradition and go up later? May be then I would understand really what I want...
am i on the right track please help me?
I do prefer the older machine! I still use my grand grand mothers black sewing machine for leather mostly! But since I own a tradition 2273 you can change the foot pressure if you open the left upper place ! I found out when I was cleaning the machine! It is a plastic screw over the needle bar! Just like the heavy duty but inside!
Hi! Our sewing machine 6233 . Some children were played with machine and we lost normal settings. Can you help us for it? I couldnt find any thing about it 😩🤦🏻♀️ my mom very upset.
I like your video, but why did you cut out the stitching noise more often on the newer machine?
I like the video... Personal preference is the Singer from the 80s
I have this one! He's a beast, I named him Arnold.
On doing the 4 layers of leatherette, yo should try easing off the presser foot tension. They were not the same on bithe machines as you can see the older machine was squashing the layers more.
yes they were, well spotted, actually, it was spotted and i did think about raising the point, I just didn't include it in the video, maybe I should trust the eagle eyes of our viewers! :-)
I have an older Bernina and a new Juki DX7 and the Juki is hands down a better machine. I'm not saying the Bernina is a bad machine; it's not. But I prefer my Juki. I think it's a better machine and it does a fabulous job. I've had it for three years and I'm so glad I purchased it.
Pls can u make a detailed tutorial on how to use the singer machine I have one and I don't know how to go about it
Please
An updated video is definitely called for isn’t it? Thank you for your comment 🌷🪡
Same here, I like the old one than the new.
Tengo la más viejita 6235 pero eh podido conseguir los engranes .
Abi I have that same tradition but now I’m going to buy a overlock( singer S14-78) but here where I am from portugal on the Singer store costs around 379€ and on lidl is about 149€, Do you know why lidl sewing machines are so cheap ???
The sewing world is a cartel. The sewing machine retailers (known as dealers by the manufacturers) are told to sell the machines at certain fixed prices. There are some companies who don’t follow this strictly, because this is an illegal practice, and places like Lidl are HUGE accounts that you would be able to shift literally hundreds of a companys machine in just one week alone, so they have a strong purchase power. yet both Janome and Brother have removed accounts from dealers who do not comply. Janome did it with me and brother did it with a retailer I know. They’re unashamedly get away with it, but until places like the CMA in the UK pick it up with enough complaints they will have their wrists slapped. It’s like buying milk from the supermarket, all supermarkets sell at similar prices, they all then have offers on, but none of the supermarkets have the same deal at any one time... it’s to drive footfall their way. They think we don’t know... we know
Abi's Den so that means that I can buy a singer machine in lidl without problem ?
My mum had one of them old ones
We threw it out a few years ago biggest mistake of my life
I have the old machine, but unfortunately it is on the way out, because I've had to store it during a home renovation and it came back to me rusted on the inside and I am having so many problems with it. It is just not sewing right anymore 😭😭😭. I've had it serviced, but even the service guy said there is nothing he can do. She's been a workhorse.
Heike Woolard look up Andy tube he shows you how to service and reviewed an old sewing machine to work as goo as new
If there’s rust in the machine, it all needs a wire wool to clean it out, you have to strip machines right down because rust inteferes with the threads.
Abi’s Den do you have an email I’d like onto ask you some advice
I have a Singer 6233. What walking foot attachment can I use for it?
I don’t know 🤷🏽♀️ does the manual tell you?
@@AbisDen Don’t have a manual and my machine is almost 40 years old.
My service tech supplied one for me and it worked fine. It’s a high slope shank so the walking foot needs to be matched for these details.
I have just acquired a singer 4562. 1995? If it has a compartment at the top I can't figure out how to open it. It would be nice if it's there because the parts that go in that compartment are missing.
My machine looks a lot like that older one.
I like the older machine. The throat is a bit wider for quilting.
Abi o the older machine where you fill the bobin ?
Hi Lorenzo, which type of machine? Do you have the make and model? Some fill on the bottom, some on the side x
@@AbisDen sorry abi i didn’t explain, on that video the singer 1985 the solid one and the older where you fill the bobin because i can’t see any place to put a bobin
Where can I get a Verticle spool pin for this machine?
Try singer outlet online?
Prefer old one 😃
I have a singer 6233 model.. but i have zigzag stitches problem it skips... Can you help me fix it?
Thnks
انا من مصر من مدينه الاسكندريه ..ومحتاجه ضرورى موتور لنوع المكنه القديمه ..لو فى حد يعرف يجبهولى .اكون متشكره له جزيل الشكر ..وعندى امل انى القيه ..وشكرا ..
I want to buy it please
Try your local Lidl
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