Thank you for sharing a tour of your Domestic machine. I really enjoyed seeing her inner workings. She sews beautifully. I also often wonder about the history of the machines I’ve purchased. How many people owned them? What kind of items were sewn on them? I also wonder if the people who were involved in their design and manufacture ever imagined that they would still be going strong so very many years and generations later.
People who criticize UA-cam videos usually don't have UA-cam channel of their own... Keep up the great work funny thing just last week I came across a Singer 328K that has the same color of brown as your machine except it has a tan top plate. Same color scheme at the 401A. My machine cleaned up nicely too.
This is a White Family Rotary sewing machine in all but name. Might be easier to find a manual for a White FR than a Domestic, perhaps. I have a White FR treadle from the early 20th century, it was my first treadle. Wonderful machines, quiet, and sew a great stitch as you saw. Thank you for the video and I look forward to more vintage/antique machines!
My nan - who married in 1946, used a model identical to this one, - an unusual bobbin config. Very diff to the 1950's Brothers we used at high school in the early 1980's (that shows my age hey!). But grandpar electrified for her. She used it until she passed away in 2010, and was the machine I learned to sew on. Aparantly it was her 16th birthday present in 1937. However I am sure it had a different name - a very odd one I cant remember. im pretty sure it was a rebadged to a diff name. But pro tip. I worked out that if you had the model that could do zig zag, if you loosen the tension on the bobbin, do the edge of zig zag, then after lightly pull the bobbin thread and it turns under the edge of the fabric. Very useful when edging bias edges on flimsy fabrics like a night shift or slips. but it doesnt work well on long seam - shorter seams work better. But i liked the easy adjustment of the bobbin case. Nice to see this bobbin type again.
Despite the 'mods', it's still a beautiful machine. Moaners are going to moan, this is your channel and I think you do a fine job. I enjoy all the videos.
I was meaning to ask, on the rear view of the machine, on left side of the motor is a banana plug, the type that would be used on the end of a meter test lead, is that there to take the place of a missing nut?, seems out of place for a machine of that vintage. Thank you for the fine video by the way!
I have a 221 from Goodwill. I just greased it and the motor has a slight buzz noise that has not cleared up. Also the motor is extremely HOT to the touch after about 10 min of use. Anything I can do to aleviate these 2 things OR did I just buy a worn out motor?
Thank you for sharing a tour of your Domestic machine. I really enjoyed seeing her inner workings. She sews beautifully. I also often wonder about the history of the machines I’ve purchased. How many people owned them? What kind of items were sewn on them? I also wonder if the people who were involved in their design and manufacture ever imagined that they would still be going strong so very many years and generations later.
Always an interesting demonstration of a nearly 100yr old machine. These machines are works of brilliant engineering we rarely see today
People who criticize UA-cam videos usually don't have UA-cam channel of their own...
Keep up the great work funny thing just last week I came across a Singer 328K that has the same color of brown as your machine except it has a tan top plate. Same color scheme at the 401A. My machine cleaned up nicely too.
This is a White Family Rotary sewing machine in all but name. Might be easier to find a manual for a White FR than a Domestic, perhaps. I have a White FR treadle from the early 20th century, it was my first treadle. Wonderful machines, quiet, and sew a great stitch as you saw. Thank you for the video and I look forward to more vintage/antique machines!
My nan - who married in 1946, used a model identical to this one, - an unusual bobbin config. Very diff to the 1950's Brothers we used at high school in the early 1980's (that shows my age hey!). But grandpar electrified for her. She used it until she passed away in 2010, and was the machine I learned to sew on. Aparantly it was her 16th birthday present in 1937. However I am sure it had a different name - a very odd one I cant remember. im pretty sure it was a rebadged to a diff name. But pro tip. I worked out that if you had the model that could do zig zag, if you loosen the tension on the bobbin, do the edge of zig zag, then after lightly pull the bobbin thread and it turns under the edge of the fabric. Very useful when edging bias edges on flimsy fabrics like a night shift or slips. but it doesnt work well on long seam - shorter seams work better. But i liked the easy adjustment of the bobbin case. Nice to see this bobbin type again.
Ignore the critics. Your generosity in sharing your expertise is not taken for granted by the rest of us.
Thank you.
Despite the 'mods', it's still a beautiful machine. Moaners are going to moan, this is your channel and I think you do a fine job. I enjoy all the videos.
Muy buen e interesante video. Exelente. Gracias
I was meaning to ask, on the rear view of the machine, on left side of the motor is a banana plug, the type that would be used on the end of a meter test lead, is that there to take the place of a missing nut?, seems out of place for a machine of that vintage.
Thank you for the fine video by the way!
I think it is an earthing point for electrical safety. Not up to code now I would think. Thanks.
I have a 221 from Goodwill. I just greased it and the motor has a slight buzz noise that has not cleared up. Also the motor is extremely HOT to the touch after about 10 min of use. Anything I can do to aleviate these 2 things OR did I just buy a worn out motor?
Motor kitisztítás, csapágy kenés, szénkefe csere, esetleg kommutátor szabályozás.