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My lifestyle takes inspiration from all things vintage and historical.
I prefer outdated tools and I love referencing old books.
If I can do it myself, I try to. If it used to be done in a certain way, I give that way a go. If there's a natural alternative, I'll give it preference.
ABOUT ME
Upon buying a 1870s home, I became especially interested in 19th century history, historical fashion / Victorian clothing, and dressmaking.
I already had a treadle sewing machine and had adopted some of the more 'self-reliant' concepts of a more vintage lifestyle ... but this newfound interest propelled me into even older ways of doing this thing called life.
In 2011 or so, I first delved into historical sewing - drafting patterns for period costumes from original tailoring guides, but my comprehension was very minimal.
Fast forward to 2020, I started uploading videos to share my explorations with a wider audience. I hope you'll stick around!
I prefer outdated tools and I love referencing old books.
If I can do it myself, I try to. If it used to be done in a certain way, I give that way a go. If there's a natural alternative, I'll give it preference.
ABOUT ME
Upon buying a 1870s home, I became especially interested in 19th century history, historical fashion / Victorian clothing, and dressmaking.
I already had a treadle sewing machine and had adopted some of the more 'self-reliant' concepts of a more vintage lifestyle ... but this newfound interest propelled me into even older ways of doing this thing called life.
In 2011 or so, I first delved into historical sewing - drafting patterns for period costumes from original tailoring guides, but my comprehension was very minimal.
Fast forward to 2020, I started uploading videos to share my explorations with a wider audience. I hope you'll stick around!
Відео
How to use Most Common Vintage Antique Treadle Sewing Machine Attachments and Accessories
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#AntiqueSewingMachine #SingerSewingMachine #VintageSewingMachine #SewingMachineAttachments This is a full demonstration / instructional guide / tutorial for learning how to use Vintage and Antique Singer Sewing Machine Attachment tools and accessories demonstrated on my antique 15k treadle Singer Sewing machine. This vintage sewing machine beginners guide identifies and explains how to use the ...
Hand Knitting a Pink 1890s Victorian Cycling Sweater as a Beginner Knitter (for Valentine's Day!)
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I finally learned to hand knit in 2021 (as a left-handed person, my quest to understand knitting has been a lifetime of struggles and failures hahaha). My first squares were open lace using a vintage knitting book that I found at my late grandmother's house, then I knit a pair of cabled leg warmers, and then jumped into this historic 1890s Victorian cycling sweater in Butterick's Fancy and Prac...
My OLDEST Antique Singer Treadle Sewing Machine -1871 New Family / Model 12 demo & timing adjustment
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Yes - it still works!! Built in 1871, this video provides a very close examination of my oldest antique singer machine. This New Family (or Model 12) It turns 150 years old in 2021. (This is the same as a model 12k - just made States-side instead of in Scotland). 00:00 Introduction 00:40 History 01:47 External Overview 02:32 Functional Overview 04:42 How the upper tension adjusts 05:04 Setting ...
Part Two - Making three 1890s wire mesh bustle supports - 1897, 1898, 1899 patented reconstruction
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Part Two of Two This video follows on from ua-cam.com/video/jPXQbotXSb8/v-deo.html with an in-depth construction overview of the recreation process for the second and third wire mesh bustles / skirt supports / bum pad patents from the 1890s using my vintage Singer 31-15 'Tailor's' model sewing machine. VIDEO DIVISIONS 00:00 Intro and thanks 00:34 Part 1 reference 01:13 Bustle 2 Construction 06:...
Part One - Making three 1890s wire mesh bustle supports - 1897, 1898, 1899 patented reconstruction
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Part One of Two (part 2 can be found at ua-cam.com/video/cwuhMb1FCgQ/v-deo.html) This video looks in depth at three wire mesh bustles / skirt supports / bum pad patents, and provides an in-depth construction overview of the first one using my vintage Singer 31-15 'Tailor's' model sewing machine. VIDEO DIVISIONS 00:00 Intro 00:54 Needing support 01:40 Bustles in the 1890s 02:26 The Patents 05:53...
Vintage 1940s Ironrite Mangle Demo - ironing a pillowcase & Victorian era 1890s skirt & shirtwaist
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Starting with a history of the mangle, this video explores my 1948 model 88 Ironrite rotary / rotating mangle iron. 00:00 Start 00:31 A History of the Mangle 02:11 An overview of my model 88 Ironrite 05:50 Ironing a pillowcase 07:11 Ironing my 1890s skirt 09:07 Ironing my 1890s shirtwaist 11:09 In closing .. visual credits: Ironrite advertisement: archive.org/details/0026MakingANewDayOutOf...
How a vintage Singer sewing machine makes a lock stitch - 15 & 201-2 antique / treadle / electric
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Ever wondered how a sewing machine forms a lock stitch? In this follow up to my 'Basic Operation' video, this video examines the formation of a stitch in detail looking at both Singer model 15k (vertical shuttle/bobbin) and 201-2 (horizontal shuttle/bobbin).
Singer Stocking Darner 35776 attachment : darning/mending sock hole / sewing machine - tutorial
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There's a lot of detail here, so be sure to watch to the end! This video provides a detailed look at using an original vintage Singer Stocking Darner on my 15k antique/vintage Singer treadle sewing machine to mend or darn a hole in the heel of a sock. Alternative suggestions are shown and offered, and a full overview of the process is provided with reference to the original manual.
How to wind a bobbin on a vintage or antique Singer model 15 treadle Sewing Machine
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A follow up to my Basic Operation video, this video provides instructions on how to wind a bobbin on my Singer class 15k antique treadle sewing machine, along with looking in depth at the bobbin, bobbin case mechanism, and the bobbin winder. Includes how to wind the bobbin case. A copy of my manual can be found on my website at www.24washington.com/?p=2103
Victorian thrift-flip / upcycle - Fast fashion men's shirt into a tailored 1890s ladies shirtwaist.
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I needed a shirtwaist to go with my other items of 1890s Victorian clothing, and decided to attempt transforming a used "fast fashion" men's button-down dress shirt branded as 'Perry Ellis Portfolio'. I used the drafting instructions for "Basque number 2" from the 1896 Eureka Lady Tailor System (archive.org/details/everyladyherown00molp/page/n3/mode/2up) and a previous attempt at drafting this ...
Grain line for beginners - warp, weft, bias (why do my clothes twist?)
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Why do my clothes twist? Have you ever wondered that? The answer can be found in the grain line. When I started using repurposed fabric, I didn't have a clue how to find the warp and weft directions. When you have a selvedge edge, it's easier - warp runs parallel to the selvedge (or selvage, depending on which side of the Atlantic you reside!!! But when it's an already-cut item that you're usin...
Dress Shield Sweat Guard - Washable and Reusable DIY Tutorial - original vintage 1950s examples
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Sweat can be a real annoyance! It may be designed to serve a useful purpose, but that dark patch doesn't look great, does it? I became aware that I needed to take precautions to protect my corset, shirt, and other items of historical fashion from sweat, so I decided to make a sweat barrier myself. Seeing as most options on the market appear to be disposable, this video includes a close-up inspe...
Victorian Corset Making 3/4 - 1890s Symington Pretty Housemaid Corded Corset - Phase Three detail
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Sewing my Victorian wardrobe : The corset. The third video on making this item of 1890s underwear begins with a recap of the previous video, moving through the construction of the second half. At the end, examples are shown of the outdoors work done while wearing this 19th century corset (with some other items of mid-process 1890s clothing) in hot weather. PHASE ONE video: ua-cam.com/video/w1PD...
Making naturally leavened whole wheat bread using wild violet flowers
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This video shows harvesting edible wild violet flowers in the spring to make a "wild yeast water". This water is used to make a starter sponge, and both sponge and remaining yeast water are then used to leaven a loaf of bread. No commercial yeast added. #wildyeastwater #naturallyleavened #wholewheat Baked in the oven of my 1936 Chambers Model A range 00:00 Introduction 00:12 Picking the flower ...
Victorian Corset Making 2/4 - 1890s Symington Pretty Housemaid Corded Corset - Phase Two detail
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Sewing my Victorian wardrobe : The corset. This second video on making this practical everyday corset includes a lot of details of construction and assembly, along with sharing problems that surfaced and how I overcame them. Starting with preparing the pieces for cording, it moves on to cutting the burlap interlining down to size, pad-stitching it in place, and assembling the first half. blog p...
Your pitman arm balance wheel could probably be adjusted to sit a bit more snuggly, since that amount of wiggle room can add excessive wear to the mechanism. The arm itself can of course be replaced when it breaks. That part is trivial. But the fiddly bits around the balance wheel and other metal parts are more difficult to source.
Thank you for making these videos, I see that you have not uploaded in quite some time, but the quality and clarity with which you've convayed the information has been invaluable to me when I've restored and modified a rusty old 1913 Singer Treadle. Thank you so much, and hope you're doing well.
Good morning.
My mom had one back in Jerusalem she used to make us beautiful dresses that was 52 years ago Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video ❤
🎉 Fabulous information. Thank you.
How to fix stop motion washer, on a machine?
Very helpful video, thank you. Against the wall, behind the wheel of the machine is a metal container. What is it please? I have one, it came with my 66K. I don’t k is what it is, unless it’s for oil? Or needles? Thanks
Thank you for your work, excellent explanation 👌
I wish I had gotten these with mine or kept those that came with 1960- 1962 machine the repair man could no longer fix 25 years ago. I just acquired a 101 need a lot of work and a 201-2 I believe works fine but I’m going to take it to my shop before I use it.
why does the upper part of my thread get stuck and it doesnt move when i try to sew? any tips?
Oh my goodness, I'm so glad I found this video. I recently acquired a White brand treadle sewing machine made sometime between 1916 and 1922 (it was sort of dropped in my lap unexpectedly). I have no idea how to use a modern sewing machine, let alone a 100 year old treadle machine. The cabinet drawer was filled with all these attachments and I had no clue what the heck I was even looking at. This is so helpful, thank you! I'll actually know how to use the attachments properly once I restore the machine, which needs a lot of TLC.
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I have learnt alot.Thanks
I love the presentation ,i need some of them to buy how can i get them
Excellent video. You really encapsulated my sentiments upon finding these intimidating attachments in the cabinet drawer of an old singer i purchased recently. I've been avoiding even looking at them until now 😅but this has given me the confidence I needed to learn about my machine a little bit more. Thank you! (Also, I noticed that you didn't cover a zig-zag attachment- are they not as common? The one downside of the vintage machines that I've noticed as a beginner is while they make excellent straight stitches, they lack in making stitches in areas where you may need more stretch.)
Thank you !!!!!!! I got this machine with no manual. Your video was a huge help!!! Keep up the great work!!!
Thank you very much. Unfortunately I do have, now I know it, a broken ruffler. And I also have some magic discs, do you know them? They are made of black plastic and look like the adaptor for the record player
Thanks verry much it was verry helpfull
Super-useful, thanks so much. I love these accessories. And I never realized what the tuck-marker did, very cool!
Thank you❤
Thank you for sharing your knowledge on the accessories. I was wondering if you could demonstrate the hemmer of a swing away type , (they don’t attach to where the needle is) Many thanks
Thank you for a fantastic video ❤
It's very hard to find that kind of notched bobbin winding shaft, i am struggling to find one
I'm late to the show here but wanted to add something. I noticed that you thought your mock shield seemed larger than one you had in your collection. I wanted to note that maybe it was bigger because cloth tents to wick moisture and spread. I wonder if the shields prevent wicking and need less material than you think to protect your outer clothes.
any ideas why my needle isn’t attacking to the bobbin? 😢
I just got my grandmas old machine from the 60s along with boxes of different accessories and i was so confused on what the hell some of them were, and even when reading descriptions i couldnt understand what some of them were for (still new to sewing) this is so useful omg
I was watching few youtube videos to understand better fabric directions, but yours is so far the best! Very clearly explained :)
Thank You for this video. I recently picked up a Piedmont from and estate sale. I haven't used an older black 40's machine for years not since I was a Teen. This is a good for refreshing my old memory ;P
What if i dont’ have a pin on the bed ? It does not look broken, it is simply inexistent …
Love this. Thank u so much ☺️
[checks back for Part 4]
Thank you. I have enjoyed your presentations. Thank you for helping me. Well presented.
You did an incredible job as a beginner knitter! I just found your account looking for Victorian knitting patterns and I'm very glad I did. I'm inspired to make my own cycling sweater 🧶🧶
Wonderful
Thank u very much for the illustration. I just got a similar machine of this kind. The issue is with the bobbin it does not tread properly what could be the problem? How can I fix the problem. Thank u
Thank you for the excellent demonstration of the tools. I have struggled with the descriptions in the manual.
I had this bread when I was a child and had always intended to make it. I've been making some lately. I had some success and some failures. Will continue to perfect my testing. This bread is so delicious. All who are trying this will enjoy very much!
В России такая машинка выпускалась до 90- х годов 20 века на заводе в городе Подольск...построеным фирмой ,зингер, еще в конце 19 века...с ручным или ножным приводом...как кому нравилось.У меня тоже есть такая машинка...а иголки для них продают до сих пор...
Thank you for sharing your knowledge on these pieces, it’s very difficult at times to find information on these unique presser feet and features for older machines. I love the older machines because they are more durable and are less expensive to care for in comparison to the newer models, which have electronic touch screens and made with plastic cases. I appreciate your videos so much. ❌⭕️🙏🏽♥️
Where can person get these foots to buy.
Thank you for the information
Thanks 🙏 dia, very great work done ✅
Thankyou very interesting ❤
Thank you❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing your knowledge Very helpful
Excellent video,
Thank you so much for this video. I have learned a lot and now I need to go practice. I have a load of attachments that came with my Model 66 from Feb 1916
This is a perfect video on the subject of these antique attachments! Brilliant!
Lovely thank you. I wish I had known about your presentation 3 years ago it would have saved me a lot of sewing problems thanks.
WOW thank you, so much. I got an old feather-light 1950 sewing machine in great condition I have used it for + more than 40 years now with all the attachments. I love the simple strong machine again thank you.