This was a very helpful video. One of the things my late grandmother left me was a 99k that was originally her mother's. I don't sew much, but when I do I rely on tutorials like this in order to remember how to use my beautiful machine.
A thousand thankyous. I have been sewing for over 60 years but I've lost much of my vision. Yours is the first video I can totally see. I was recently given a 1937 Singer 99 and I just bwant to thread it up and see it sew!
Well, you made this video four years ago and it’s very pertinent to every 99 Singer owner yet today. I’ve been watching so many different RUclips videos and I have to say that you put out a good one. Good information and videoing, well spoken. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with all of us.
I have a 99K which I inherited from my Gran, I only have need to use it around once a year but each time I do I watch your video and I'm sewing in no time. Thanks for taking the time to post this, and for the concise tutorial.
I replaced the wires, lubed it up all over and got it clean with a new belt and bobbin winder tire, and thanks to your video, got this old girl speed sewing like a banshee. It was a very educational experience. Thank you.
Thank you for this clear and helpful video. My Singer 99k would not pick up the bobbin thread, and I could not figure out what was wrong. I especially did not understand how the bobbin thread was taken from the bobbin, a couple of inches over to the place where the needle was waiting for it. Your video showed me exactly what was supposed to happen, and I realized that something was wrong with my machine. I found a video about adjusting the hook timing, and found that my machine's hook timing was way off. I adjusted it and now the machine is sewing as it should. I am grateful to you because I watched a lot of other videos about how to thread the bobbin, but none that actually showed exactly what was going on down there. When I saw your video I realized that there was something wrong with my machine, and I was able to fix it. Thanks.
AWESOME VIDEO. THE THREE THAT I WATCHED BEFORE YOURS WERE A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME. YOURS SHOULD BE NUMBER ONE FOR SURE. THANK YOU FOR BEING SO HELPFUL. HANDS DOWN, YOU ACED IT.
THANK YOU for posting this....my time with my mom sewing was very limited, and I've been kind of fudging my way around this poor thing for years. Finally thought to look here for tips and look what I found! (You taught me how to go backwards, for one, YEAH!) Tips on restoration and repair would also be incredibly helpful, if you haven't done that already....
I’m so very fussy about a good straight stitch and that’s because my Mum taught me to sew on an old Singer like that. I’ve got hers and I’ve got 3 others 🤭
Gave me the confidence just now to do a new bobbin, and un-thread my machine and re thread it again..worked perfectly. Bobbin threaded evenly and popped right out when full. I would love to see a "how to oil" or different attachments used...
Thank you so very much at a time like this I needed your guidance & this video was everything I needed it to be and more. Ty ty ty. Wishing U & Ur loved ones safety, sanity, and good health. U Rock!!!
The “black” metal is done through a process called “bluing”. It is a protective oxide coating - basically pre-rusted with chemicals. The shiny metal is nickel.
Very nice video help me a lot about things i don’t know thank you so much 👍.... muy buen vídeo me ayudó mucho con cosas que yo no sabia muchas Gracias 👍
Simply Third Street I just picked up a 99K but it looks different. It doesn't have the lever with the numbers beside it. Instead it's got a brass nob without any numbers. Not sure what other differences there are, yet.
Hi, I’ve discovered my grandmother’s 1936 Singer model 99. Are these older machines very slow in speed? I’d appreciate any feedback, at this point I haven’t researched repairs or repair shops. Thank you, Debbie
I love mine...I am not a seamstress by any means but I love this machine.The colour and the sturdiness and the beautiful smooth stitching just call to me. I see the gleaming black finish and I feel the heaviness of the body of the machine and it speaks to me. Quality that we no longer have.
Slow machines usually mean some maintenance is needed. I usually begin with an oiling of all moving parts and grease any gears. If that doesn’t improve the speed than the trouble might be in the foot pedal. Sometimes the brushes wear down and loose good contact inside. Lastly would be the motor itself. The are speedy machines when running correctly.
It might simple, ruclips.net/video/lJ6kvhf_-J0/видео.html, or it may be the timing which usually requires a repair person unless you are mechanically inclined. Watch a few RUclips videos and see which represents the problem you are having. When all else fails, find your friendly sewing machine repair person.
I just bought a Spartan. similar to this. I'm still trying to figure out the tension and also where to find the original bobbins that you show in yours. they say #66. is that accurate?
S Sergeant Yes, class 66 metal bobbins. Plastic ones will not give best results in vintage machines which were designed for metal and vice verse. You can look for vintage ones on eBay if you’d like original ones as I use.
I have a singer from great Britain, a bit newer. Still old and sturdy, but I cannot find the model number. Only numbers near plug13608M, need help with winding bobbin as wheel does not release needle?
I have a spartan which is similar. I found my s/n on the bottom - you'd have to take it out of the case if it's in one. it's on the frame. there are 2 numbers. one is on the frame and another is stamped in the metal on the underside. there is a website that can decipher the s/n to tell you when yours (the date) was made. My Spartan was made in 1960. apparently the K (mine is a 192K) means it was made in another country (Sweden I think)
I’ve not used velvet before. So sorry. I’d test on a scrap fabric and adjust until it feels right, but someone may have a better answer and comment for us.
Karasi C. I hope one of those is the trouble. My mother had a similar issue and I saw that she was using quilting 50 weight thread with a regular needle. Once she put a quilting needle in the issue was resolved. Similarity putting the needle in with the flat side facing the wrong way has also given her this trouble. If those don’t help check your upper tension.
This was a very helpful video. One of the things my late grandmother left me was a 99k that was originally her mother's. I don't sew much, but when I do I rely on tutorials like this in order to remember how to use my beautiful machine.
A thousand thankyous. I have been sewing for over 60 years but I've lost much of my vision. Yours is the first video I can totally see. I was recently given a 1937 Singer 99 and I just bwant to thread it up and see it sew!
Well, you made this video four years ago and it’s very pertinent to every 99 Singer owner yet today. I’ve been watching so many different RUclips videos and I have to say that you put out a good one. Good information and videoing, well spoken. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with all of us.
This is the most precise video I have seen for a beginner on this model machine. Thank you so much.
susan donohue So glad you enjoyed it. ☺️
I just repaired my old sweatshirt thanks to your video, the original Singer 99 instructions left me wondering what the bobbin was for! Thanks
That’s wonderful! Good for you!
I have a 99K which I inherited from my Gran, I only have need to use it around once a year but each time I do I watch your video and I'm sewing in no time. Thanks for taking the time to post this, and for the concise tutorial.
I replaced the wires, lubed it up all over and got it clean with a new belt and bobbin winder tire, and thanks to your video, got this old girl speed sewing like a banshee. It was a very educational experience.
Thank you.
Thank you for this clear and helpful video. My Singer 99k would not pick up the bobbin thread, and I could not figure out what was wrong. I especially did not understand how the bobbin thread was taken from the bobbin, a couple of inches over to the place where the needle was waiting for it. Your video showed me exactly what was supposed to happen, and I realized that something was wrong with my machine. I found a video about adjusting the hook timing, and found that my machine's hook timing was way off. I adjusted it and now the machine is sewing as it should.
I am grateful to you because I watched a lot of other videos about how to thread the bobbin, but none that actually showed exactly what was going on down there. When I saw your video I realized that there was something wrong with my machine, and I was able to fix it. Thanks.
I’m so glad you were able to fix it! These machines are wonderful and I hope it is goi g smoother now.
A beauty, those older machines are awesome. I love them for their speed as well, my newer machines are so slow in comparison.
AWESOME VIDEO. THE THREE THAT I WATCHED BEFORE YOURS WERE A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME. YOURS SHOULD BE NUMBER ONE FOR SURE. THANK YOU FOR BEING SO HELPFUL. HANDS DOWN, YOU ACED IT.
echo fox Thank you 😊
best clear video I have seen on this. Thank you.
THANK YOU for posting this....my time with my mom sewing was very limited, and I've been kind of fudging my way around this poor thing for years. Finally thought to look here for tips and look what I found! (You taught me how to go backwards, for one, YEAH!) Tips on restoration and repair would also be incredibly helpful, if you haven't done that already....
Thanks for the tutorial, it save me a lot of time figuring out how to thread my 99k sewing machine.
Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorial, you explained everything so well I understood my nan's beloved singer much better. 😊
I’m so very fussy about a good straight stitch and that’s because my Mum taught me to sew on an old Singer like that. I’ve got hers and I’ve got 3 others 🤭
Gave me the confidence just now to do a new bobbin, and un-thread my machine and re thread it again..worked perfectly. Bobbin threaded evenly and popped right out when full. I would love to see a "how to oil" or different attachments used...
Andrea Vaughan Ok. I’ll work on that. Thanks for the feedback. I’m working at some restoration of a few other machines but will add that to my list.
Thank you, this was a lot better than the first video I watched on it.
Thank you so very much at a time like this I needed your guidance & this video was everything I needed it to be and more. Ty ty ty. Wishing U & Ur loved ones safety, sanity, and good health. U Rock!!!
Well done. Very clear and great cameras work. Saved me hours.
Thanks for your videos! Quality instruction
Thank you for this, it was a perfect video and helped me with my 99k :)
What year is your machine? I have my grandmother’s 1929 model 99-13. No reverse on my model, but lots of good memories.
Most helpful. Thank you.
Have you used a walking foot on the machine?
Is it a singer brand?
Great video!
Would you share the pattern for the doily under your thread spool? I’d love to make some for my machines….
Excellent! Thank you.
The “black” metal is done through a process called “bluing”. It is a protective oxide coating - basically pre-rusted with chemicals. The shiny metal is nickel.
The black is certainly pant with a clear coat finish. Blueing doesn't crack or wrinkle in humidity like mine has.
Most of the videos I have seen showing bobbin unwinding clockwise. May I ask why you are suggesting to unwind counter clockwise please?
This is the way the manual for this machine shows.
This is the best video I've seen. Are there any more ? X
Thanks! I’ve several vintage machines in my collection I’m restoring. I plan a video for each when they are done.
Karen Bilton I will be adding some videos on maintenance and accessories for this machine as well when I get my current machine completed.
Great video, really helped thank you!
Very nice video help me a lot about things i don’t know thank you so much 👍.... muy buen vídeo me ayudó mucho con cosas que yo no sabia muchas Gracias 👍
they didn’t chrome plate during the war years because the process used a lot of energy and there was a shortage of the chemicals required as well.
Simply Third Street I just picked up a 99K but it looks different. It doesn't have the lever with the numbers beside it. Instead it's got a brass nob without any numbers. Not sure what other differences there are, yet.
The 99 was made over a period of I think like 30-40 years so you likely have an earlier year or maybe it's made in a different place
I have the same thing, and all I know is it was before they started adding the model number plates on the machines. All we get are the serial numbers.
Thank you queen, lifesaver
Where can I find a zigzag attachment for my Singer 99k?
Hi, I’ve discovered my grandmother’s 1936 Singer model 99. Are these older machines very slow in speed?
I’d appreciate any feedback, at this point I haven’t researched repairs or repair shops.
Thank you, Debbie
I love mine...I am not a seamstress by any means but I love this machine.The colour and the sturdiness and the beautiful smooth stitching just call to me. I see the gleaming black finish and I feel the heaviness of the body of the machine and it speaks to me. Quality that we no longer have.
Slow machines usually mean some maintenance is needed. I usually begin with an oiling of all moving parts and grease any gears. If that doesn’t improve the speed than the trouble might be in the foot pedal. Sometimes the brushes wear down and loose good contact inside. Lastly would be the motor itself. The are speedy machines when running correctly.
It might simple, ruclips.net/video/lJ6kvhf_-J0/видео.html, or it may be the timing which usually requires a repair person unless you are mechanically inclined. Watch a few RUclips videos and see which represents the problem you are having. When all else fails, find your friendly sewing machine repair person.
please can you tell why there is stitches gap while stitching with same machine.
I have singer 99k it’s missing the needle
What model or size should I get ?? This is all new to me but would love to learn!
I just bought a Spartan. similar to this. I'm still trying to figure out the tension and also where to find the original bobbins that you show in yours. they say #66. is that accurate?
S Sergeant Yes, class 66 metal bobbins. Plastic ones will not give best results in vintage machines which were designed for metal and vice verse. You can look for vintage ones on eBay if you’d like original ones as I use.
Please can someone tell me why my 99k misses stitches from the lower thread (bobbin) it is threaded correctly????
All suggestions would be appreciated
Ma sure your needle is in correctly, the flat edge goes toward the left and threaded from the side of the needle.
Your thread is twisted on the needle at: 5:50.
Please can you tell me how to adjust the lower thread tension? As when i sew it keeps missing blocks of stitching for some reason. Any suggestions?
Roxy might be a burr on the bobbin or bobbin case?
I have a singer from great Britain, a bit newer. Still old and sturdy, but I cannot find the model number. Only numbers near plug13608M, need help with winding bobbin as wheel does not release needle?
Look underside of machine on the frame of machine.
I have a spartan which is similar. I found my s/n on the bottom - you'd have to take it out of the case if it's in one. it's on the frame. there are 2 numbers. one is on the frame and another is stamped in the metal on the underside. there is a website that can decipher the s/n to tell you when yours (the date) was made. My Spartan was made in 1960. apparently the K (mine is a 192K) means it was made in another country (Sweden I think)
Hi would the threading and mechanism of this model be the same for a hand crank model??
Roxy Hmmmm...I would think so as the remainder of the machine should be the same.
@@SimplyThirdStreet thanks
How to sew velvet.. on what number?
I’ve not used velvet before. So sorry. I’d test on a scrap fabric and adjust until it feels right, but someone may have a better answer and comment for us.
Bakelite bobbin? Maybe?
No matter what I do, the thread keeps coming out of the needle and ripping off:( please help
Karasi C. My first thoughts are that the needle is backwards or the needle is not correct for the thread type (or visa verse).
@@SimplyThirdStreet thank you! I will google how to put in a needle. I’ve never sewed before
Karasi C. I hope one of those is the trouble. My mother had a similar issue and I saw that she was using quilting 50 weight thread with a regular needle. Once she put a quilting needle in the issue was resolved. Similarity putting the needle in with the flat side facing the wrong way has also given her this trouble. If those don’t help check your upper tension.
I had this problem at first. For me the threading got wonky somehow between the tension spring and the takeup lever.
My vintage sewing machine suddenly stoped working
Jai besoins une machines comme ça..maroc