Two Needle Four Thread Sewing Test on a Singer Model 401A Sewing Machine
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
- For fun, I try sewing with 2 needles and 4 threads on the slant-o-Matic 401A. It worked! The hardest part was getting 2 threads through the eyes of the needles, haha. I did a short demo of straight and zigzag sewing and then satin stitching. I think true sewists and crafters could have fun and do some unique sewing using this. Many people already know about double-needle sewing on some Singer machines. I was surprised that the hook could grab 4 needle threads.
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I've been 'binge watching' your 401a videos ever since I found that machine at a resale store for $19.00! (With a nice cabinet) The power cord was missing, so they couldn't test it. But I knew it was a real gem. I've been collecting sewing machines for over 50 years, but I plan to actually sew on this one. I can see a lot of potential in the future.
Sew On, Andy! 😉
$19.00? What a score 🎯 The Slant-O-Matic, Cadillac of Singer machines. Hope you have fun with it, and thanks for rescuing it.
you stole that ha ha. i just got one too with a cabinet and stool. 140.00
You will truly treasure it! It’s my “old reliable”!
Andy goes Sergers!! loll! That Machine really sounds Awesome !! Lots of Fun !! ThankYou and Take Care Andy!! ;-)
Glad you enjoyed it@ Haha, Dan... serger... hehehe. Take care.
Hi Andy. Thanks for posting this video. I find the sound of these old Slant-o-Matics comforting, one of the sounds of my childhood. I don’t recall my Nana ever running four threads through the needles. You may well be the first. Congratulations! Who knows what other things will be discovered through this stay-in-place time period? 😀
The slant-needle machines do make that unique sound. I don't think Singer would ever recommend running 4 threads on this machine, haha. I had fun though and thanks for watching.
An interesting experiment. I have just bought a 421G and will have to try this once I have serviced it. Thanks for the idea. Hope all is well with you.
Between that cam stack and the insertable Pattern Discs, it's like a never-ending game of design. Then add in another needle and wooo! Hope you do give it a try and good luck.
Mind blown. Never knew the reason for tension disks for multiple threads. Your educating style is relaxed & informative. Thank you for your time & help with these videos. 🤓
Thanks for commenting. When I discover these kinds of things I always wonder what else that machine can do that I don't know about.
Now you’ve got me thinking 🤔 ❤️
@@katc7332 Humor always makes me happy 😀 Thank you!
I love "I wonder what will happen if I..." moments. That's how we learn. I always thought about asking you if you sewed.
I had a lot of fun that day. The last thing I tried was a satin stitch and it was quite colorful. It made me want to make some 2" buttonholes for a coat or something, haha. BTW, did you see the video you instigated? Thanks again for reminding me to make it.
ua-cam.com/video/KTqoB38cuFY/v-deo.html Take care, Nola
Thank you that was a most interesting video.
In 1972 I made my wedding dress on a Bernina minimatic and the complete bodice was stitched with a double needle and it formed tiny tucks, really pretty.
I was really interested to see how you were going to do this on two separate needles with 4 threads and I was waiting for something to happen, just on the straight stitch and when you started doing fancy stitches I really thought you were heading for trouble.
Very interesting, still don't understand, were there two spaces for the needles.
I had the real double needle in one shaft.
If I think of that wedding dress now I wouldn't know where to start, but I had youth on my side.
Keep up your interesting tricks..
Thanks for the nice comment Anita. in this model there is one large space in the needle clamp so you can one needle or two and clamp them down later. Models of singer change that and went to the true double needle on one post into the needle clamp. Your dress sounds beautiful. I'll have to tell my wife about that. She loves to sew. Thanks for sharing it and thanks for watching my channel
Interesting & awesome video as always
Thanks for the visit, Rooster.
Excellent job
Greetings, and thank you.
WOW that's awesome!! Thanks do much. I learned something new.
Very welcome!
It was fun to watch your video; it is amazing that the little hook picks up four threads. Also, thanks for giving the link for Nancy Zieman and the link for Singer #22 Overlock fashion stitch in the comments. Great to explore (and I have plenty of time to do so).
Thank you too, for watching. I had never heard of a double-eyed needle before so it was interesting. I don't know if it would make much difference with the stitch itself. I would also rig up a better system for spools 3 & 4 if i was going to do much of this. Also, if you look closely you can see I missed the thread guide on the way down from the take-up lever. (oops) I think that may have been part of the reason some threads looked loose. As I said, adding a little more tension did help. Take care, Carole.
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What I love to see!!! Pushing your creativity while not breaking the machine - chuckles
What a ride. First I read about double-needle sewing. Then a blog about dual thread sewing, and ta-da! 💡 My wife said it would never work, 👀 so of course I had to try it. 😀
That is very interesting. I'm amazed the machine picks up all five threads. You must have that machine tuned like a race car. Well done as usual. Mark in Colorado.
Thank you Mark. It surprised me too. After I adjust to add upper tension it stopped skipping stitches. I still don't know why I thought to do this, but it was fun.
Hello, my Grandmother has, this machine 401A. And
When, times where tight, she made us kids clothes.
While growing up. On this very machine and now my
Sister has it.
A 3rd Generation Slant-O-Matic; fantastic. It can easily go 3 more with normal maintenance. Thanks for sharing.
I have used two spools of standard thread for topstitching instead of using thicker topstitching thread. I picked up this tip from Nancy Zieman. She knows a few things about sewing :)
As you say, the needle must have a longer eye to take the two threads. Adjusting the tension up for the needle thread, it works fairly well if you can get the spools to have a bit of resistance to rolling. It works better with old style spools than newer type like Gutermann.
Daniel
Thanks for the input. ua-cam.com/channels/nJfaHpW64CECS_SEp57jwg.html
very interesting
Well it was fun at least. Thanks you.
Looks like a pretty neat idea for decorative stitches. You might get a better looking bottom stitch with a larger needle.
Thank you Andy. I always play with my machines. Is there any difference between this machine and a 500A. I know the knobs on the front are, and top but I mean actual same wing?? Thanks again.
There is not much difference other than the body style. They changed the bobbin winder (for the worse IMO) and they added a little finger to pull thread off the spool, which they never used again after the 500A/503A models. Personally I prefer the 403A to any of them, but that is from a mechanics point of view, although my wife agrees and she has been sewing 50+ years. She uses a 301A mostly and a 403A for Zigzag and a 50 year old Brother serger when needed.
Hi Andy, fab video, great fun. Any chance of doing a video of a 507 or one of it's relatives having the crumbling gears replaced. Best wishes from your Welsh viewers.
Thanks for watching, Marcus. No information on the 507 over here. Terry has a gear changing guide for the 513 - 518 on his site. (use coupon andy-h-yt for 20% off)
site.tandtrepair.com/StylistLine.html If those models have a similar gearing system to your 507 ( same family) then maybe his guide will work for you. I can't even get a parts list or manual for the 507 which usually means it was not sold here in the US. Sorry friend, not much help on this one. Take Care.
@@andytubesewing1953 cheers Andy, will do. It was a pretty common machine here in the mid 70s.
Hi, I use 2 threads in one needle for top stitching all the time on handbags or if I want a nice bold stitch. I have a 328 that I use
Thanks for sharing. Just a regular needle? Or maybe a top-stitch needle? Thanks for watching.
Andy Tube I typically use a Microtex needle since it stitches smoothly through vinyls and leather easily. I love your videos, you give the courage to take apart my own machine.
Great stuff Andy! I just purchased (have yet to receive) a Singer #22 overlock fashion disk and over edge foot 183374 for my 403a, any experience with these?
Sorry, none at all. I do not really sew. I do know fashion disc is #22 is fairly rare; I've never even seen one. I have all the other discs and looked for #22 a few years back but was unable to even find one for sale. Here is the one video I could find about it back then:
ua-cam.com/video/1i_XFQzJfog/v-deo.html Good Luck and thanks for watching my channel.
I have both of those and use them often.
Hermosa máquina...
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Gracias Roxy Se ha limpiado muy bien. Espectáculo final de imágenes próximamente. Estoy feliz de que sigas visitando mi canal. Cuídate.
Hey Andy I have just scored another 401A but have a problem with the positioning bracket. I have watched your video on adjusting. I was wondering can I Email you my problem and see how I can get this fixed. I am in Australia so have no one here I feel is able to help me. Cheers Tricia.
my channel email is andytube53@gmail.com
Gracias! Me gustan mucho sus videos, aunque no entiendo el inglés, tengo una máquina singer 401A , me gustaría que estuviera también en ESPAÑOL SALUDOS Y BENDICIONES , DESDE CHIHUAHUA CHIH. MEXICO ,. (Thanks I like your videos so much, but don't understand😢 , I LIKE IN SPANISH , BECAUSE I HAVE A SINGER 401A , Need to learn usted it, thanks kisses bendiciones!!!
Gracias por tu interés en mi video, Dolly. Por favor, sírvase y mire este breve video. Le mostrará cómo puede activar los subtítulos CC de subtítulos ocultos y luego cambiar el idioma al que desee, incluido el español. ua-cam.com/video/Q-6_7_dbhRo/v-deo.html Feliz costura.
I wonder if double eye needles would run smoother with two threads than a single large eye.
I had not even heard of them until your comment. Thanks for sharing. ua-cam.com/video/PL5s5jTv1-0/v-deo.html
Have you ever tried winding two threads on the bobbin?
The first time I worked on a machine that can double-needle sew I asked my retired Singer repairman friend about that. He said it won't work well b/c the 2nd thread changes the tension on the bobbin spring too much and the tread pops out of the spring frequently. He said you can try to play with adjusting the tension spring on the bobbin case if you want, but you won't be happy with the stitching. I never tried it. The two needle threads work well because each thread is between two separate tension discs.
hello as a video with a singer 216g 316g and 319w (k) who know how to do please are good
Sorry, Richard, I do not have those models here. I've never seen them in person. You can download free INSTRUCTION manuals from Singer at this link: www.singer.com/support I just checked and they have all three of the models you are asking about. I do not have any records about them in my parts or service manual files. Thanks for watching my channel.