Thank you so much! This is the first video I've found that clearly demonstrates, with up close video, the steps for threading this machine. I'm very grateful!
I can't thank you enough for this video, I just inherited a M237 and I was struggling to follow the manual for threading the bobbin yarn. Your video was so clear!!!
Thank you for using the orange/red thread. Easy to see on the video. I have not used a sewing machine in years. Was getting lost on how to thread around tension thing.
Just picked one of these up refurbished and serviced a couple months back and completely forgot they want the thread to go in from the outside. Saved my morning, thank you!
Thank you, I just purchased a 237 at thrift store for $25😊 I haven't used a machine in years. I remembered mostly but that darn bobbin had me stumped 😂 Thanks again
Thank you for taking the time make this! I am fairly new to sewing and was lost on how to begin using this machine when it was given to me. This is by far the easiest step by step video I have seen.
Thank you. I’m making myself a coat and I’ve only ever taught myself to hand sew. My mom has a sewing machine from 1995 that she never figured out how to work and never used, guess what? I couldn’t work it either. So we grabbed grandma’s singer from the basement. She passed young before I was born and I was named after her. Dad commented that she was probably the one who wrapped up the cords before it was put away and was a bit emotional to undo. I’m getting a bit (a lot lol) teary eyed at the idea of having a connection to her like this. Maybe I’m just an emotional teenager, I don’t know. But thanks, I hope I can figure out how to use this one.
That is a very heartwarming story and you are right, it is very likely it was your grandmother who wrapped those cords, I hadn't even thought of that. Good luck on your journey, I bid you lots of luck.
I wish fast was my problem, but mine is very slow. To answer your question, the problem lies within your clam shell foot controller, it needs to be adjusted inside. Andy Tube on UA-cam has a video you can watch on how to make adjustments to the pedal but if your not sure if you can do it, then take it to a sewing machine repair shop. Hope this helps, I'll have to get a new pedal for mine.
Hi there yes, I recently purchased a 237 supposedly in good working order, and after a quick oiling tried it out, but it keeps bawling up the top thread and eventually breaking it. I was hoping I may have been threading it incorrectly, but after watching your tutorial, looks like I was threading at the same way, having a tough time now figuring out why it keeps trying to cut and ball the upper thread
I don't know but if this is any help, the original user's guide refers to the bobbin direction, with diagrams, showing that the bobbin spool should unwind in the clockwise direction. The little thing that sticks up upon which the top thread spool is placed, may be referred to as a "spindle." Thanks for the content. Keep up the good work. בס'ד
Ah I see - I always start with the top tension around 5 - adjust from there based on the stitches. Bottom tension is unrelated, we do have a video on how to check that.
I have this same machine! I purchased mine in 1971, I still have my owner's manual to it, too. I am now 71 years old and still sewing with it... it's a work horse! I was dusting my machine and am now trying to figure out how to replace the shuttle I removed. I was hoping to find a tutorial on replacing the shuttle once it's been removed for dusting and maintenance. Can you help me out?
I just found this machine in my basement...I knew the table was there but I thought it was empty. I want to see if this works. How do I clean and or grease this as I have lived here for 12 years and know it sat there for much longer. Don't know last time someone used it. Plus there is no presser feet or bobbins with it. What style bobbins does it take? Is it a low or high shank machine? I an knew to sewing....thank you for you time
Thank you for the video. I just bought this model to teach myself how to sew. Your video is very helpful but starting from :24 seconds of the video my thread is not going through the wire, when I push it back. What am I doing wrong?😮😊
Depends on the style, as there are two styles. That being said I believe they are mostly either metal or plastic, but it’s the shape that is important, one is older, the other newer.
I have the same machine model 237.. what bobbin case holder I should buy since there are no bobbin case holder anymore for this model been manufactured? Please help me
Hi, could you explain to me why my sewing machine (Singer 60-11) doesn't pick up the lower thread? I'm going crazy, I tried everything (changing needle, changing thread, inserting upper and lower thread again and again.....) thanks!!!!!
Um you missed a guide but i know why , your missing the guide at the needle clamp ! I have this exact machine , someone tossed the poor thing to the curb for scrap , i grabbed it and brought it home cleaned all the cigarette smoke off it and oiled it let it sit cleaned it again new needle and boom mint running machine only missing bobbin case and i had many at home 😁 free is awesome and this machine works the same , can i ask if it still sews ok with out it ? All my vintage machines have one at the needle so ive never gone without threading every loop .
That may be a tension or timing issue. Adjust all tensions (including the bobbin) to the middle and see if that helps - if not, UA-cam how to fix your timing
My 80 year old aunt gave me her old one, but it was outside in the shed and it does not want to run very well. I would really like to get this one running again, as I have a 1880 home with a bank barn. I homestead. The house has the two entry doors on the porch and we raise old heritage breed Red Wattle hogs on pasture, and we garden, and I keep the house all original. I just like old things. The motor seems to not want to turn the belt. It feels bound up, or not free spinning. I want to lightly use some break free or something, but I don't want to mess it up.
At this point, you aren’t messing anything up that isn’t already broken. If tied to the machine, you might want to be on the lookout for a parts machine and do some parts swapping.
Hello, I have a question I hope you can help me, I am teaching myself how to use a sewing machine, I followed your steps to put the thread but at the time of sewing the thread tangled and the needle ended up breaking, what am I doing wrong?Thank you very much for your help in advance.
@@RedBarnHomestead Thank you very much, I will check that video and follow the instructions. My sewing machine is also a singer model 237, only that it comes a little different from the one you have. And thank you very much for your help, have a great day !!! 🙂
Thank you so much! I have my moms old machine & its temperamental af & I always got frustrated & had to call her. We no longer speak so this is amazing! Thanks so much!
I can - it’s pretty simple, there’s a little screw beside the needle - turn that to loosen until the needle comes out and replace with new needle then tighten the screw.
Unfortunately that may end up being a timing issue. If you’re feeling brave, look up how to adjust the timing on a sewing machine here on UA-cam - there are videos on how to do it!
@@RedBarnHomestead thank you for answering!! The dial turns and I can see it moving while I’m turning it sort of like nut on a bolt.. when I turn it to the right it goes in and when I turn to the left it comes out, but the tension is really tight even at 0 if it’s at 9 it’s impossible to pull the thread through..
By far the most helpful video I found for an old machine I was gifted! Thank you!
Glad you found it helpful! Working on some new videos
My Auntie gave me this beauty with the original manual. Shortly after, she passed away. This is soooooo helpful 😊
Thank you so much! This is the first video I've found that clearly demonstrates, with up close video, the steps for threading this machine. I'm very grateful!
Glad you found it helpful!
Love your video and love your voice. You embody calm and reassurance.
Thank you. I do have a face made for radio. :p
Thank you for showing this and refreshing this old lady…
Awesome!
I can't thank you enough for this video, I just inherited a M237 and I was struggling to follow the manual for threading the bobbin yarn. Your video was so clear!!!
Awesome, thanks!
ty for such an easy to follow video and being straight forward. i'm setting up my moms old 237 and this was beyond helpful! thank you.
Very glad it was helpful!
Thank you! I rebuilt one of these a year or so ago and I could never get it to stop breaking threads. This was exactly what I needed.
Thank you! I got this sewing machine from my husband’s great aunt but it had no manual with it. This has helped me get it threaded!
Perfect! Hope it works well.
Thank you for using the orange/red thread. Easy to see on the video. I have not used a sewing machine in years. Was getting lost on how to thread around tension thing.
Just picked one of these up refurbished and serviced a couple months back and completely forgot they want the thread to go in from the outside. Saved my morning, thank you!
You bet, some machines can be fairly picky.
Thank you, I just purchased a 237 at thrift store for $25😊
I haven't used a machine in years. I remembered mostly but that darn bobbin had me stumped 😂
Thanks again
Awesome, thanks for watching!
Great tutorial video, I had been confused for so long. This video has sure answered my questions. Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time make this! I am fairly new to sewing and was lost on how to begin using this machine when it was given to me. This is by far the easiest step by step video I have seen.
Glad it helped!
This was indeed a super helpful video!
I’m glad it was useful.
Best video out there for threading this machine! Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much this helped me start my mom’s sewing machine.
That’s great to hear!
Helpful video. Just inherited this machine and a few others
Yes, most people are getting these through family or 2nd hand now.
Just aquired this from my dad....it was moms machine and im trying to figure it out...thank you for the tips and info
Glad we could help.
Thank you. I’m making myself a coat and I’ve only ever taught myself to hand sew. My mom has a sewing machine from 1995 that she never figured out how to work and never used, guess what? I couldn’t work it either. So we grabbed grandma’s singer from the basement. She passed young before I was born and I was named after her. Dad commented that she was probably the one who wrapped up the cords before it was put away and was a bit emotional to undo. I’m getting a bit (a lot lol) teary eyed at the idea of having a connection to her like this. Maybe I’m just an emotional teenager, I don’t know. But thanks, I hope I can figure out how to use this one.
That is a very heartwarming story and you are right, it is very likely it was your grandmother who wrapped those cords, I hadn't even thought of that. Good luck on your journey, I bid you lots of luck.
Thank you for this video, I could not figure out how to thread the bobbin
Just picked one up at the curb. Wasn't sure how to thread it. Thank you
Thanks so much!!!!! Greetens from Italy❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
You are very welcome.
Thank you for this! I have the exact machine and I was threading it all wrong. Great demo! I still have a tough time with the bobbin :(
Glad it helped! Bobbins take practice, you’ll get there!
Thank you I just got mine today.
Good luck!
Please can you tell me how can i sew with this machine slowly because i have the same machine but it s very fast . Think you
When you press on the foot pedal - do so very lightly. If it does not go, use your hand to turn the hand wheel (on the right) and get it started.
I wish fast was my problem, but mine is very slow. To answer your question, the problem lies within your clam shell foot controller, it needs to be adjusted inside. Andy Tube on UA-cam has a video you can watch on how to make adjustments to the pedal but if your not sure if you can do it, then take it to a sewing machine repair shop. Hope this helps, I'll have to get a new pedal for mine.
Hi there yes, I recently purchased a 237 supposedly in good working order, and after a quick oiling tried it out, but it keeps bawling up the top thread and eventually breaking it. I was hoping I may have been threading it incorrectly, but after watching your tutorial, looks like I was threading at the same way, having a tough time now figuring out why it keeps trying to cut and ball the upper thread
Have you adjusted the tension on both the top and bottom? That’s the first place to start!
Saludos desde México 🇲🇽
Nos ayudó mucho su vídeo ❤
I have same machine .. But I want to know if this machine sews stretchable fabric
It could, no doubt, but try it first.
I don't know but if this is any help, the original user's guide refers to the bobbin direction, with diagrams, showing that the bobbin spool should unwind in the clockwise direction. The little thing that sticks up upon which the top thread spool is placed, may be referred to as a "spindle."
Thanks for the content.
Keep up the good work.
בס'ד
You are welcome.
I just bought one and need help adjusting the tension! And no book so what is the dial on top 0-8? Please post a video!
I always start with the top tension at 4-5 somewhere in the middle. Adjust the bobbin tension first (we have a video on how to check it!)
Excellent video thanks you for help me from Mexico bendiciones
Hi, my mum is giving me her Singer 239, do you know if this will be the same set up for threading and the bobbin? Thanks
Similar if not the same.
The crescent moon shaped metal piece with the peg for the bobbin came out of my grandmother’s 237. What do I do?!
It’s needs to go back in, and there is a clip that holds it in.
Please talk about the thread tension regular
How so?
@@RedBarnHomestead how to adjust it correctly ? Also does it help with bottom tension? Are there any number recommendations on the tension regulator?
Ah I see - I always start with the top tension around 5 - adjust from there based on the stitches. Bottom tension is unrelated, we do have a video on how to check that.
@@RedBarnHomestead thank you so much
I have this same machine! I purchased mine in 1971, I still have my owner's manual to it, too. I am now 71 years old and still sewing with it... it's a work horse!
I was dusting my machine and am now trying to figure out how to replace the shuttle I removed.
I was hoping to find a tutorial on replacing the shuttle once it's been removed for dusting and maintenance. Can you help me out?
I have not touched that machine in over a year...so I'm not going to be of too much use. Its my wife who usually helps me with these machines. Sorry.
I just found this machine in my basement...I knew the table was there but I thought it was empty. I want to see if this works. How do I clean and or grease this as I have lived here for 12 years and know it sat there for much longer. Don't know last time someone used it. Plus there is no presser feet or bobbins with it. What style bobbins does it take? Is it a low or high shank machine? I an knew to sewing....thank you for you time
Take a look at our other videos on this machine!
@@RedBarnHomestead I seen them after I posted this question. Thank you so much for doing these videos!
Thank you so much!☺️🙏🏽
You are welcome!
Can you show what settings you have on and are using
I have this same machine and it is not catching the bobbin thread. Any ideas on how to fix it?
Look up how to adjust the timing - that’s often the issue and it’s not too hard to fix
Thank you for the video. I just bought this model to teach myself how to sew. Your video is very helpful but starting from :24 seconds of the video my thread is not going through the wire, when I push it back. What am I doing wrong?😮😊
Sounds like it might be broken, it should capture the thread and move on, so it letting go may need some adjustment.
does the silver part at the bottom just slide to open?
Yes, its called the throat plate and it does just slide out.
Thank you!
excelent video thank you
Hello, the thread of my bobine doesn't want to go up with the needle and the top thread. I don't know what to do
This might be a spot where you need to observe a working machine to see where your machine isn’t working correctly.
Thank you 🙏
Do I need the metal bobbin or can I use a plastic one?
Depends on the style, as there are two styles. That being said I believe they are mostly either metal or plastic, but it’s the shape that is important, one is older, the other newer.
hello the needle does not move but the motor runs is there any button that I do not know? thanks
Yes, the hand turning wheel has a clutch that needs to be turned tight to engage.
Hello, how many layers of canvas can this machine sew through? I'd like to use it for light sail repairs. Would a 401a be better for this? Thanks!
It might do a few (3-4) layers of canvas, but a heavier machine is always better for heavy fabrics
@@RedBarnHomestead thank you for the fast reply! Is the 401a considered a heavier machine or merely a different model with similar capabilities?
I have the same machine model 237.. what bobbin case holder I should buy since there are no bobbin case holder anymore for this model been manufactured? Please help me
This is a generic bobbin case - it fits many types of machines. If you search ‘bobbin case’ on amazon there are tons available.
Pls how can the machine pull the thread from the bubbin
When your threading it you hold the end of the tread and use the hand wheel and rotating it one revolution and it should grab the bobbin thread.
Hi, could you explain to me why my sewing machine (Singer 60-11) doesn't pick up the lower thread? I'm going crazy, I tried everything (changing needle, changing thread, inserting upper and lower thread again and again.....) thanks!!!!!
Adjust the tension - if that doesn’t help you likely have a timing issue. There are some great UA-cam videos on how to fix that
Thank you very much
You are welcome.
Hello, please help, what is the needle number you are using for the machine?
Um you missed a guide but i know why , your missing the guide at the needle clamp ! I have this exact machine , someone tossed the poor thing to the curb for scrap , i grabbed it and brought it home cleaned all the cigarette smoke off it and oiled it let it sit cleaned it again new needle and boom mint running machine only missing bobbin case and i had many at home 😁 free is awesome and this machine works the same , can i ask if it still sews ok with out it ? All my vintage machines have one at the needle so ive never gone without threading every loop .
It is missing the needle guide, but has no issues sewing without it.
@@RedBarnHomestead nice to know , my 564 viking was missing one so replaced it before i used it so wasnt shur it needed it .👍
Can I fix the twin needle to this ?
I've been trying to get mine to work, got it threaded but only the first stitch goes through it seems like and then it gets tangled
That may be a tension or timing issue. Adjust all tensions (including the bobbin) to the middle and see if that helps - if not, UA-cam how to fix your timing
Is there a specific needle type that you need?
Needle type depends on what you’re sewing - there is no different needle for this specific machine
Thankyou💜
You are welcome.
My 80 year old aunt gave me her old one, but it was outside in the shed and it does not want to run very well. I would really like to get this one running again, as I have a 1880 home with a bank barn. I homestead. The house has the two entry doors on the porch and we raise old heritage breed Red Wattle hogs on pasture, and we garden, and I keep the house all original. I just like old things. The motor seems to not want to turn the belt. It feels bound up, or not free spinning. I want to lightly use some break free or something, but I don't want to mess it up.
At this point, you aren’t messing anything up that isn’t already broken. If tied to the machine, you might want to be on the lookout for a parts machine and do some parts swapping.
Hello, I have a question I hope you can help me, I am teaching myself how to use a sewing machine, I followed your steps to put the thread but at the time of sewing the thread tangled and the needle ended up breaking, what am I doing wrong?Thank you very much for your help in advance.
You may need to adjust your tension - we have a video on how to check bobbin tension - with the upper one - start at 5 and slowly adjust from there
@@RedBarnHomestead Thank you very much, I will check that video and follow the instructions. My sewing machine is also a singer model 237, only that it comes a little different from the one you have. And thank you very much for your help, have a great day !!! 🙂
Thank you so much! I have my moms old machine & its temperamental af & I always got frustrated & had to call her. We no longer speak so this is amazing! Thanks so much!
And me too thank you my mom is no more so I always find it hard to used the old machine
I have this machine but the needle broke how can I change it? Could you make a video of that? Please please.
I can - it’s pretty simple, there’s a little screw beside the needle - turn that to loosen until the needle comes out and replace with new needle then tighten the screw.
Mine isn’t stitching at all it’s been retreaded correctly AGAIN any ideas
Unfortunately that may end up being a timing issue. If you’re feeling brave, look up how to adjust the timing on a sewing machine here on UA-cam - there are videos on how to do it!
Thank you very mach
Super Welcome, have gotten some interesting machines this summer, hope to work on them this fall.
My top tention seems to be stuck at max .. nothing seems stuck together or anything.. what could be wrong
The dial won’t turn? It may need oil?
@@RedBarnHomestead thank you for answering!! The dial turns and I can see it moving while I’m turning it sort of like nut on a bolt.. when I turn it to the right it goes in and when I turn to the left it comes out, but the tension is really tight even at 0 if it’s at 9 it’s impossible to pull the thread through..
Y como llenamos el carrete?
It gets put on the upper peg, undo the clutch, and fill it.
Why is my machine skipping stitches when sewing on knits? I have changed my needle to correct ball point needle, but it still skips.
Only on knits? May be a tension issue.
Yes, only on knits. It used to sew on knits.
How old is this model though?
40+ years old now.
I need help idk the modle number of my singer
Might have to look all over the machine but it’s on there somewhere.
It looks like you are missing the needle clamp thread guide?
This machine doesn’t have one - it has been removed.
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How to ajust the needle tension?
You adjust the top tension with the top knob.
Thank you
My machine is not pulling up the bobbin thread
You may need to check your timing or see exactly where it’s missing.
Se mueve la palanca de puntadas de mi máquina
no creo que eso deba pasar...
Nesesito saber porque mi maquina no ase sicxac
The 237 manual shows the bobbin as having the thread run clockwise. i.imgur.com/aOIfd2O.jpg
I’ve actually done it both ways and noticed no difference! Good to know!
You missed one guide right above the needle. Good video.
This machine is actually missing that final guide. Thanks for watching!
Como se remata
You missed one more area to thread just above the needle.
No. This particular machine does not have that last thread guide.
طريقه ضبط الغرزه بتعمل من تحت الغريزه مش حلوه
En español por favor
Nueedle No thanks
This is one of our more reliable machines.
por favor en Espanol gracias
@@enithyepes1264 Sorry, you will need google translate for that.
I bought an absolutely mint condition singer 223 for 30 bucks at a thrift store. Yall would love it
No doubt, it’s always exciting finding deals!