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Local thrift stores, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and Craigs List are all good places to look. You could also check your local paper's for sale ads. Maybe, place a wanted ad to let potential sellers know you are looking. Thanks for watching 🙂

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Apart from being similar to the Singer 20, not really. These two websites might be able to help: www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/toys/essex and sewalot.com/essex_sewing_machine.htm Thanks for watching 🙂

@@SimplyStitchy Thanks for the info!! I bought one on impulse yesterday - £32 on eBay with all the original instructions, case etc. I hadn't realised it was almost identical to the Singer 20!! But a lot cheaper which is to be expected. The websites you share say that the Essex is well regarded which is a relief as I already bought it 😅I can't wait to try it out.

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As far as I know, Redeye decals were only found on Singer 66 in the US. The UK version of the 66 had the Lotus decals. Yes, I'm looking for a 201. But then I'm also looking for a 500, 600E, and a 401 lol... I'm just looking for sewing machines 😆

I have heard that some of Singer's machines were issued as convertibles. They had the option of being either treadle or hand crank. This blog post on the Quilting Forum seems to back that up: www.quiltingboard.com/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/1901-singer-27k2-convertible-hand-crank-treadle-t237855.html I'm not sure if both hand crank and treadle could be installed at the same time. Or if one had to be taken off before using the other... I'm now looking for a convertible sewing machine to test the theory. Just another machine to add to an ever-growing list 😆

I'd need to see photos of the machine and also have the full serial number to be able to help. The AH at the start of the serial number indicates that the machine was possibly built at Elizabethport, New Jersey, but I can't tell much more than that from the info given. Look up the full serial number here: ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/serial-numbers/singer-ah-series-serial-numbers.html

The decals on crinkle finish machines were always a bit more... minimal than other machines. Check out this post over on the SingerSewingInfo site: www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/blackside I personally wouldn't renew the decals. There are a couple of reasons. The first, replacing decals usually involves taking off the shellac and priming the base. It sounds easy but if taking off the shellac damages the crinkle finish... I don't know how easy that will be to replace. There is a risk you might end up having to repaint the whole machine with a different finish. The second, the more restoration work you do, the more history you wipe away. Over-restoring can decrease the value of vintage and antique items dramatically. Ultimately, it's your machine, so it's up to you. But sometimes you need to think about the old adage, if it ain't broke - don't fix it. Hope that helps.

Couple of things to try - add some lubricant to the motor. There should be two ports - one at each end of the motor. They look like little holes. Use this: amzn.to/3YWgQU9 its specially formulated grease designed for Singer motors. Just a drop each side should do. The second, oil the stitch length adjuster with sewing machine oil amzn.to/3CIMkp1 (amazon affiliate links)

They really are! 🙂 Thanks for watching 🙂

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You can but you need to be a bit careful. You want to make sure the hoover tool you use doesn't touch the surface of the machine. You also want to make sure the suction doesn't drag the dust across the surface... The strength of the vacuum might cause dust particles to scratch the paintwork.

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Are you disengaging the bobbin winding mechanism? There should be a little white lever in the bobbin area with a target on it. When you push the throat plate closed, that little lever should spring back from the left. When it does that, you're in sewing mode again. If it isn't springing back, you might need to give it a helpful but gentle shove to the right. Give the bobbin area a bit of a clean, there might be some lint stuck in there blocking the works.

The more practice you have, the easier it will be to go real slow. In the meantime, the great thing with a treadle is, you can turn the hand wheel instead of pedaling to get a speed of one stitch at a time. Yes, it takes time to get the rhythm. It's just practice and use. Bit more like learning how to ride a bike. Thanks for watching and I hope you win the auction! The 201 is a great machine!

Thanks for that! I'll see if I can buy it and get it working. I've got a 99K and a 201K both hand cranks, and a brown 1970s electric monstrosity already, hopefully I can get the treadle to join them. Thanks again and happy sewing​@@SimplyStitchy

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I've checked the serial number. It was allocated to a Singer 66, August 29 1945, part of a batch of 10000. So you are spot on! The information on Ismacs is the same information that would have been previously seen on Singer's site. As far as I know, Ismacs has the complete database. Or at least, as complete as it can be. Even when it was on the Singer site, there were gaps in the information available and some typos too!

Many thanks! I saw this in an old garage that was part of an antique store. I bought it for $35. And then I realized it was the same one my mom had and that I had learned to sew on. I have worn out three machines sewing for my five daughters. Thanks so much! Blessings

Have you tried rubbing some sewing machine oil into the serial number? It might help clear it up a little bit. Also, I take a photo of the number with my phone so I can make it bigger. That can help a lot too!

Do you mean it won't fold into the cabinet? Are you disengaging the belt before you fold the machine away?

Cool! I think you'll be impressed with the 99! It's a great machine! Thanks for watching 🙂

eBay is a good source of spare parts for Singer sewing machines. Depending on where you are in the world, you can also try a couple of websites. Vintagesingerparts.com is one. Do a google search for Singer 28 Bobbin Winder and you should get some results coming up in your area.

Yes. I have a video on the channel showing it in action: ua-cam.com/video/ksb7fzgZztE/v-deo.htmlsi=mElnZni6W_QrTz6l time stamp 06:59. Thanks for watching 🙂

The 201 is a later version of the 66 so they are incredibly similar. Check out this blog post: vssmb.blogspot.com/2011/07/visual-guide-to-identifying-singers_30.html it might help you identify your machine a bit easier. Thanks for watching 🙂

@SimplyStitchy just read your blog and took the quiz. I guess it'd a 66! I previously looked up the modle number, (AK877524) and had thought u identified it as a 1952 201 but guess I am incorrect?!

Check out my playlist for videos on how to use vibrating shuttle machines : ua-cam.com/play/PLv_H1aiWesm7-uwJg_nWfKnMuFIRQeidH.html Thanks for watching 🙂

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Timestamp 07:39 - or thereabouts... I explain why I'm not messing with the tension on either machine. Oh, FYI - it's 'your' not 'you're'. Thanks for watching.

When you start sewing, do you hold on to the two threads? These older machines like a bit of tension on the first couple of stitches. So lightly, hold the threads to the back of the machine, just for 2-4 stitches, then let go. Backtack to hold the start of the seam and then sew the seam. Let me know how you get on.

@SimplyStitchy thanks, I will try that!

Wll I tried it several times and it did not help unfortunately. Thanks for the suggestion though!

@@urmysunshine90 OK - let's check out some more options. What thread are you using? Criss cross or straight wound? ua-cam.com/video/-RmuhyQzaNU/v-deo.htmlsi=0YnETFIZzhQNLeyc Is this your first time treadling? ua-cam.com/video/jSyOCygieYA/v-deo.htmlsi=fZnZ7lkB3UvR4utm Are you sure you have the thread in all the top thread guides? Even the little check spring on the tension assembly? Are the tension discs clean? If you have any dental floss, gently pull some through the tension discs - in the direction the thread would go - to see if there is any lint stuck in there. I know you said the bobbin picks up OK, but are you sure it's in the right way around? Is it the right bobbin. It should be a class 66. ua-cam.com/video/SFPeUuxMxP0/v-deo.htmlsi=B4fxGlUlmpRTWbvT Is the needle in flat to right side? Are you threading the needle from left to right? Is it a standard class 15 needle? (130/705H) Let me know if any of that helps. If not, we'll try something else.

@SimplyStitchy it is straight wound coats and Clark cotton thread. This is my first time treadling. I am fairly certain the machine is threaded correctly. I have watched a number of threading tutorials very closely and it seems to follow exactly. I actually cleaned and oiled this machine and cleaned the tension disks so I know there is no lint. Its definitely properly hitting the check spring. The bobbin came with the machine and looks just like the one in your video but has no markings. I am pretty sure it's in correctly having followed the steps in your video several times just to double check I didn't have it in wrong. It could still be wrong though I guess. The needle is in correctly, I am not sure if it's class 15. It's just a normal sewing machine needle.

Without seeing what is happening it's a bit hard to say. Is the stop motion screw engaged? Try turning the stop motion screw to the right and try again. Is the treadle belt slipping? If it is, you might need a new belt or it might need tightening. There needs to be a bit of slack but not too much. Check out this video to see how it should look: ua-cam.com/video/dRZ1og4j0ME/v-deo.htmlsi=Q1OAR-9TwRL4Lw52 When was the last time you oiled the machine and the treadle mechanism? It could need oiling.

I have this video showing how to disengage the belt with the belt shifter: ua-cam.com/users/shortsnyQ71ujmCAs?feature=share Unfortunately, Grandma doesn't have a key. But, even if she did, the key isn't necessarily going to be the same as the one for your machine. There are different treadle cabinets out there and the key you need is specific to the cabinet you have. Check out this link www.treadleon.net/sewingmachineshop/keys/keys.html hopefully, it will help you find the type of key you are looking for. Thanks for watching 🙂

The VS3 is about the same size as the 28 or 128 so, in theory, the parts they have in common should fit. However, I recommend checking the measurements before purchasing any spare parts just to make sure. Thanks for watching. 🙂

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Hi, I don't have any Anker machines, but this guy might be able to help: ua-cam.com/video/55iM9abAEJY/v-deo.htmlsi=vMMpWUOS38Tb5_m9 As far as oil is concerned, the only oil you should use on a sewing machine is sewing machine oil: amzn.to/3NGYm4y

@@SimplyStitchy Alright. Thank you! 🫶🏻

The Singer 636 is part of the 600 series of Touch & Sews. If you are looking for a Touch & Sew, then it's the 600 series you need to go for. As long as the 636 is in good working order, with all its parts intact, there's no reason why it won't be just as reliable and usable as my 640. Having said that, there are two caveats. First, models made towards the mid to late 60s have a hybrid mix of metal and plastic gears. The closer you get to the 70s, the more plastic gears start creeping in. So check for plastic and make sure its OK. Replacing gears is possible, but it isn't a 5-minute job. Second, how has the original owner cared for it? In my experience, any sewing machine, regardless of age or plastic content, will be... less than fully functional if it has been abused. So make sure you see it working and listen out for any clunks, bangs, or whines. It should run and sound smooth. Other than that, as far as actual sewing goes, the 636 is a decent machine with some cool features. Hope that helps.

JA serial numbers were issued by the St John's factory in Canada: ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/singer_dating_by_serial_number.html between 1924 - 1936. There isn't much information about JA machines but you might find this article interesting: www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/stjohns