Thread: HOW TO CLEAN UP and use a vintage sewing machine - videos by Muv and Fav

There are free downloads for many Singer models on http://www.singerco.com/accessories/instruction-manuals

THANK YOU MUV - I found a manual at last for my 411G!!! YIPPIE!

I finally looked at the manual for the 411g - now to set it up to do chain stitching!!!!!! I also have a 401g on a treadle. That manual is made with no words. Take a look even if you don't have one - very interesting find. I would assume it is only pictures so the 411G could be put on a treadle & sent to countries where they don't read English or German.

I do believe this is the best way to clean up the old machines - no point in giving them any harsh treatment with hammers or torches.

Originally Posted by miriam

These have gotten lost in the shuffle of the new QB format so I am posting them right here.
Fav & Muv have made fantastic videos about old sewing machines. You most likely will so not have a sewing machine exactly like the machines in the videos, however, the cleaning principles will apply to just about any vintage sewing machine without a lot of dis-assembly. Be sure to pour yourself a nice cup of tea to enjoy while you watch these videos.

How to clean an oil a vintage sewing machine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bidpJ..._order&list=UL

Don't go away, relax, pour some more tea, and stay tuned for part 2!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKR5t..._order&list=UL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S43_-..._order&list=UL
the long bobbin

How to thread a vintage round bobbin sewing machine - Singer 99K
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcX_4..._order&list=UL

How to remove a motor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hStB5..._order&list=UL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pC3Ex..._order&list=UL
How to use a Seam Guide on a Vintage Sewing Machine - 1937 Frister and Rossmann transverse shuttle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgkO5..._order&list=UL
Threading a Vista

How to adjust the Tension on a Vintage Long Bobbin Sewing Machine - 1934 Singer 128K Indian Star
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S43_-..._order&list=UL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wswW..._order&list=UL
How to thread a Singer long bobbin sewing machine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4PhA..._order&list=UL
How to wind a Singer sewing machine long bobbin and load the shuttle the correct way

I just thought my machine was cleaned and oiled, well back to the drawing board. I have learned so much from this, thanks so much.

I think these videos need to be bumped to the top again so people can find and enjoy them.

Originally Posted by miriam

I think these videos need to be bumped to the top again so people can find and enjoy them.

I agree with you Miriam. To whom do we make the suggestion?

Originally Posted by mpeters1200

I recently figured that out! Go to the top of the page while you are in the thread you want. Under the page number and title there is a line of text on the right side. Click on "thread tools" to make the drop down pop. Click on "subscribe to this thread". Then there is another drop down where you can choose between thread subscriptions and bookmarks.

Thank you. I haven't been able to do that either since we got this new format.

Thanks for the links. I'm sure I will need it some time down the road. Now that I have been able to finally bookmark this for later.