If only I had found this yesterday when I was looking and looking how to adjust the stitch length on a 1906 machine like this which I have had for years but abandoned because the tension was too tight! I finally had help from the Frister and Rossman sewing machine group on face book. However thank you very much for your lovely clear instructions on filling the bobbin and on the threading!
I just picked up exactly the same one in a charity shop today! Not in as good condition as yours but great video showing how to use it. I can’t believe it works!!!
Excellent video. I have recently bought lots of accessories for my Frister Rossman machine (much the same as your one) but not sure how touse them. A video on this would be really helpful.
Excellent video thanks for making it. I found 5 vintage sewing machines at the dump today. One being a Frister and Rosmann E model. It's my favorite. It's actually in really nice condition. I'm going to try to restore it myself and display it in my home or shop :)
They are a fabulously engineered piece of machinery with beautiful aesthetic - have fun with it. Sadly our dumps don't allow us to rescue stuff - it's a shame to see what gets thrown out
Oh, really nice ! thanks for the video. Finally I threaded my Pfaff K (or 11) which is quite similar to this one. One day will send you pictures . Thanks again. Love your videos !
@@lydders1 some of the Bright parts are Nickle plated and the surface wears away. Metal polish, gently applied, will make the best of this. Steel parts can be restored with fine wire wool and machine oil and then metal polished. Only use oil sparingly on a cloth and rub gently to clean the decoration otherwise it will come off and spoil the appearance.
Hi I have a Frister and Rossman K Quitmann but can't take the cover off as I don't have a key. Do you know how I can unlock the case please? Many thanks, Sam.
I'm afraid I don't, I know singer cases can be opened using a small flat blade screw driver (like a terminal driver) instead of a key. It may be worth a try but don't force it.
I have just bought a 1906 Frister, and want to buy some extra bobbins so I don't need to unwind and rewind every time I switch colours. Do you know exactly what type it uses? Or better yet point me in the right direction to find a place to purchase these online? This was very useful to me, and solved a few of my initial confusions about the machine, notably the stitch length indicator being down for a longer stitch. They are beautiful machines, and this one has been serviced and sews wonderfully too!
Hi Laura, I don't know of an ID for these bobbins. Your best bet is to measure them and look on line for vintage long bobbins for a Frister & Rossmann. Sorry I couldn't have been of more help.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns I have just come across a young lady on eBay who has had some bobbins 3D printed, intially for her own use. I've ordered 5 and will let you know how well they perform. So far she has sold 2000 of them and there's not been any negative comments. You are probably aware of Helen Howes, the Vintage Sewing Machine lady. She does sell them but only 3 at a time to a customer, the thinking being that you don't need more if your machine is only for Display or Casual Interest purposes. Helen does have quite a store of Used parts for F & R machines and a website with photos of the items plus a lot of useful information, which is well worth a read. Thank you for posting this video. I have recently been gifted a 1902 Frister and Rossmann VS machine and have cleaned and oiled it. It still works really well, a testament to the quality of manufacture. I learned to sew on a 1930s Singer, which had the same shuttle arrangement. I've lost count of how mant sewing machines I have cleaned and serviced and can re-set the Timing but it's a task I hate!
@@rogersaunders1770 I seem to recall someone experimenting with a 3D printer but hadn't heard of the outcome. I'd be interested to hear what you think of them.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Me Again! According to Helen Howes (I've just been on the phone to her to pay for some parts) the old VS Singer bobbins are identical but don't have the hole in the end for the F & R drive pin. With a good bit of care you can drill one, but avoid distorting or damaging the brass and ruining it completely.
Thank you, I just purchased a Frister/ Rossman Handcrank Sewing Machine and am trying to learn as much as possible before embarking on any projects with it. Do you have any suggestions as to where one might find a manual for my antique lady? Slightly nervous about her.
Perfect, thank you! I just bought this exact machine and it's my first antique model, so this is all I need to get started!
If only I had found this yesterday when I was looking and looking how to adjust the stitch length on a 1906 machine like this which I have had for years but abandoned because the tension was too tight! I finally had help from the Frister and Rossman sewing machine group on face book. However thank you very much for your lovely clear instructions on filling the bobbin and on the threading!
Glad to be of help. Enjoy your machine.
Absolutely stunning !!! What a beautiful looking machine.
I just picked up exactly the same one in a charity shop today! Not in as good condition as yours but great video showing how to use it. I can’t believe it works!!!
Excellent video. I have recently bought lots of accessories for my Frister Rossman machine (much the same as your one) but not sure how touse them. A video on this would be really helpful.
Your videos are very helpfull and informative! Thankyou
Очень нужные и важные пояснения!!! Некоторые владельцы до сих пор не умеют или не правильно наматывают нитку на шпульку...
Thank you for an excellent tutorial. Amazingly clear to follow. Lovely old machines, built to last. Thanks again. Best wishes Jayne & Rob
Mesmerizing...
I have one similar,which it took ages to identify as someone apparently sanded the makers name off,and removed any other distinguishing features!
Thank you so much. This video just helped me sort out how to thread the bobbin. I was getting discouraged I got it already
Excellent video thanks for making it. I found 5 vintage sewing machines at the dump today. One being a Frister and Rosmann E model. It's my favorite. It's actually in really nice condition. I'm going to try to restore it myself and display it in my home or shop :)
They are a fabulously engineered piece of machinery with beautiful aesthetic - have fun with it. Sadly our dumps don't allow us to rescue stuff - it's a shame to see what gets thrown out
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Indeed. Neither does my dump. But I grabbed them anyway like I do anything else I see there that I want to save :)
Oh, really nice ! thanks for the video. Finally I threaded my Pfaff K (or 11) which is quite similar to this one. One day will send you pictures . Thanks again. Love your videos !
You're welcome!
Thank you, very interesting. I am restoring a similar machine. The case is exactly the same as yours.
Hi Veronica, I have a very similar machine too . I wa wondering if you could give me any tips for cleaning the stained/rusty steel parts.
@@lydders1 some of the Bright parts are Nickle plated and the surface wears away. Metal polish, gently applied, will make the best of this. Steel parts can be restored with fine wire wool and machine oil and then metal polished.
Only use oil sparingly on a cloth and rub gently to clean the decoration otherwise it will come off and spoil the appearance.
Hi I have a Frister and Rossman K Quitmann but can't take the cover off as I don't have a key. Do you know how I can unlock the case please? Many thanks, Sam.
I'm afraid I don't, I know singer cases can be opened using a small flat blade screw driver (like a terminal driver) instead of a key. It may be worth a try but don't force it.
Thank you.
I have just bought a 1906 Frister, and want to buy some extra bobbins so I don't need to unwind and rewind every time I switch colours. Do you know exactly what type it uses? Or better yet point me in the right direction to find a place to purchase these online? This was very useful to me, and solved a few of my initial confusions about the machine, notably the stitch length indicator being down for a longer stitch. They are beautiful machines, and this one has been serviced and sews wonderfully too!
Hi Laura, I don't know of an ID for these bobbins. Your best bet is to measure them and look on line for vintage long bobbins for a Frister & Rossmann. Sorry I couldn't have been of more help.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns I have just come across a young lady on eBay who has had some bobbins 3D printed, intially for her own use. I've ordered 5 and will let you know how well they perform. So far she has sold 2000 of them and there's not been any negative comments.
You are probably aware of Helen Howes, the Vintage Sewing Machine lady. She does sell them but only 3 at a time to a customer, the thinking being that you don't need more if your machine is only for Display or Casual Interest purposes.
Helen does have quite a store of Used parts for F & R machines and a website with photos of the items plus a lot of useful information, which is well worth a read.
Thank you for posting this video. I have recently been gifted a 1902 Frister and Rossmann VS machine and have cleaned and oiled it. It still works really well, a testament to the quality of manufacture.
I learned to sew on a 1930s Singer, which had the same shuttle arrangement. I've lost count of how mant sewing machines I have cleaned and serviced and can re-set the Timing but it's a task I hate!
@@rogersaunders1770 I seem to recall someone experimenting with a 3D printer but hadn't heard of the outcome. I'd be interested to hear what you think of them.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Me Again! According to Helen Howes (I've just been on the phone to her to pay for some parts) the old VS Singer bobbins are identical but don't have the hole in the end for the F & R drive pin. With a good bit of care you can drill one, but avoid distorting or damaging the brass and ruining it completely.
@@rogersaunders1770 That's good to know and might be an option!
Thank you, I just purchased a Frister/ Rossman Handcrank Sewing Machine and am trying to learn as much as possible before embarking on any projects with it.
Do you have any suggestions as to where one might find a manual for my antique lady? Slightly nervous about her.
If you are on Facebook, there are several good groups with free manuals in their files sections.
How do you get the bobbin out of the shuttle
push down on the tip and lift the shuttle out. The bobbin just falls out then
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns thanks
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns what type of needle does it take
@@graceygal2664 standard 15 x 1
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns thanks my machine arrived in a right state