If anyone has a shirring foot, and not sure how to use it, be sure to use LONG machine stitches to get it to gather. Short stitches won't do anything, it will act like a regular presser foot.
@@EuphemiaGrubb You are very welcome. I should have mentioned that it's good to tighten your tension a bit, as well. There are UA-cam videos specifically for shirring feet, but I see a lot of people still having problems with them. Thinner, softer fabrics work best, too. When buying a new foot I'm not familiar with, I go to my trusty scrap box to play, and get to know how/what works best.
I appreciate that you have shared your knowledge and experience. I have been given a 201P in beautiful condition for Christmas / birthday 2023. It has a large array of feet. I will be on a steep learning curve!
I loved this video! It brought back great memories! There were one or two of those feet I wasn't quite sure of but most of them are quite familiar. My mother sat me down at her 1948 (or '49) White Rotary 77 when I was around 7 or 8 years old and began teaching me to sew. I loved it and have continued to do so for over 60 years. Near the end of this video, when you were showing the feet for the White rotary machines, it brought a big smile to my face as I remember the model 77 had a similar type ridged screw for needle changes as well. Back then, my little fingers had a terrible time loosening and tightening that screw - it hurt! But I kept on sewing because I loved it. When I was a teenager, Mom and Dad gave me a new Kenmore zig-zag model 158-14001 and I used that for years! I even made prom gowns and my daughter's wedding gown with it. It was a wonderful machine and easy to use but I had one little problem with it. Mom's 77 was a knee pedal and the Kenmore was a foot pedal. It took me FOREVER to get used to a foot pedal! My knee kept on wanting to move. I still have Mom's White rotary; it sits in one of those beautiful, vintage, solid wood cabinets that cost an "arm & a leg" even back then. And as you've said, it's a wonderful machine. I keep it clean, oiled and run it periodically when I want to remember her sitting there and mending or making clothes for her 3 kids. It helps to keep her alive in my heart.
I collect feet whenever I can find them in antique and resale shops. (I always wondered about the original owners and it feels like a responsibility to me to save the little bits and pieces that are often discarded so I have many feet , boxes actually. I have dampened my machine obsession at 14). You have piqued my curiosity and now I must go out to the sewing room and play with my feet.
Hi and thank you for the comment. Believe me when I say I definitely understand the machine obsession and its so hard to turn down a worthy candidate when you know its potential if only it can get the maintenance that it deserves!!
congratulations for your feet I have just two I told a friend of me that I dream to have a full collection of feet I like work on my lovely machine she said what a dream!😂😂😂😂 can you help meto buy them from the stores you bought from or give me an e mail adress to contact them thank you .
Wow I cannot thank you enough. I collected all these feet through the years and had no idea . My BU Mira, hand crank Singer and a Featherweight can now begin to work with them.
Thank you so much! After about 23 years of owning our vintage sewing machine my dad and i have finally learned how to use the attachments. Really wish i learned how to use them a long time ago and definitely would've saved me so much time.
The binders were used extensively in the apron culture of the 40s and 50s. Love the apron culture. More recently though, I used a vintage binder to make 200 mask ties. It was a little tricky though, and required patience to conquer the technique.
Apron and housedress culture. I remember the sleeveless printed cotton "smocks" with binding and snap fronts.that were so popular for decades. Some of the sample makers in the garment industry wore them over their regular clothes when they were at the machine. Female small store owners often wore them too, and so did some neighbors. They were the epitome of comfort and practicality, but my mother would have nothing to do with them, ha!
That is because the old feet were made with quality steel with lot of nickel and will polish well. The new ones are usually chrome plated over low quality steel, and will rust with the least bit of damage to the plating.
I think the last 2 feet are for free range sewing/ quilting. The modern one I got for that which works on my Singer 301 looks like a hybrid of the two. It has the same hole shape and slit that is in the all-metal one, but the bottom part is clear plastic like in the other one, so you can see more where you're working. The modern one also has a little yellow grid on it, which is helpful. Very cool video! I admire the high quality of these pieces too! I think my Singer 301 is a beautiful piece of machinery.
A trick to easily use the hemmers including the extra small ones is tacking the edge of the fabric and using the thread to pull the fabric through the hemmer.
Excellent video thank you! In my experience of vintage feet, Greist made two DIFFERENT sets: a) a complete set for Singer style shanks, and b) a complete set for White Rotary style shanks. When purchasing a set, it's CRITICAL to examine the shank connections of the soon-to-purchase feet and then purchase the correct set that MATCHES your machine. For my 1930 White Rotary Model 77, I chose a set with the u-shaped style connector that you demonstrated at the end of the video. And, the mystery foot at the end. I'm guessing it's an open-toe design that offers more visibility into the sewing. But, I'm not sure. Again, thank you!
The funny foot with two holes in the front, the holes were for decorative thread that you zigzaged over, the button foot you use with the rubber protecter on it, it griped the button. I have an old weighs a ton brown krinkle finish Kenmore that takes the horizontal shank foot. Sews like a champ with leather or layers of blue jean matieral. I love it. 😁
Thank you for sharing Tena. I agree about the old Kenmore/White Rotarys. They are so under appreciated for the great stitch quality and power they offer.
Binder: wraps an edge with binding tape around the top and bottom of the fabric. Edger: places a bias tape, or a ribbon onto the fabric. You can line up the edge of a hem with the edge of the ribbon.
Just purchased a Singer 201K from a Charity Store for A$60! What a find! I so appreciate your vlogs. I have a few feet: The pleater, the adjustable hemmer, the rolled hemmer, the lace edger and the binder. It would be most helpful if these were demonstrated.
Thank you so much for the very helpful video! I have a 1934 Singer that I've used lots of time but I've never used any of the different feet. Now I can get out my collection & try them out. Can't wait to watch your other videos.
Thank you Dana. FYI, some attachments and feet came with instruction/user manuals. Many of those can be sourced online and often for free if you don't have the originals.
The shirrer is similar to how one would gather fabric by loosening your top thread, then pull the bottom thread to gather the fabric. The RUFFLER is more like a PLEAT making feature. It will automatically push a certain amount of top fabric over the bottom fabric. Then, stitch the pleated fabric to the bottom layer.
Thank you for these videos! An elderly friend of mine gave me her White Rotary 43 in it’s cabinet. I have the a Griest set of attachments and you covered all of what they are for. They do say on the parts what they are for. I would love to see demonstration videos of all of these. I also have the White buttonholer in a red plastic box all it’s own. It’s a work of art. The third box is of green cardboard and says attachments atop. It is full over vintage rotary bobbins, the bobbin holder, plates, a couple of levers of some sort... I would like to send a picture to you of everything I have!
VERY late to this party...that gold plated low shank clear foot is a Kenmore Q foot. The low shank versions are hard to find (they all are, but this one is the most rare). This foot was/is used on Kenmore reverse stitch machines exclusively to sew light to medium weight knit fabrics, such as jersey. The bottom is completely flat so that the foot glides across the fabric while it is being sewn. That is to prevent the fabric from stretching, to help with keeping puckering or pulling out of the work.
I was unsuccessful at figuring out how to use the gathering foot or ruffling foot. I would like to learn how to use them because I do do that type of sewing and I have a vintage Singer and those attachments. I would like to be able to use all of my attachments for my vintage sewing machine because I sew many of the same type of things that require ribbon, lace, ruffles, and gathers. I make modest dresses for myself and my daughters. I have a straight stitch only Singer.
I have one of those decorative feet but you said was for the slant only. That's a high shank. My mother used it on her older sewing machine and it was not a singer. It was a high shank. I believe it was a dressmaker. I may have a rarity just didn't know it
Great video, I have acquired a few vintage machines lately and an assortment of attachments that I've been trying to identify, this video has helped a bunch :) Another thing that has really helped is reading thru old manuals (from various machines)...Could you possibly do a video (series?) on how to USE these attachments? It would be a great help in understanding how they work, to see them in action ;)
Piping foot or zipper foot is that similar to the cording foot . I’ve always used my Grandmothers vintage ruffler I love using it, it’s magical watching it . Iam impressed with the quality of some of these feet . I heard it cost 8 weeks wages to buy a singer 201k . I need the tucker pin tuck foot now .
Enjoying your videos on attachments and presser feet. If you happen to have a Singer Puzzle Box, I’d love to see a video sharing your knowledge of those boxes and the attachments within. Thanks again for your helpful info.
Hi Elaine. I did have a puzzle box that had come with one of my earlier machines, but it is currently in storage. Those boxes are just remarkable in their design and quality. Your question also points out that there were earlier Singer designs for mounting feet and attachments in the earliest days of sewing machine manufacturing.
The one with the hole in it, that he put the rod through is actually a hemmer foot. It comes with a set of different sized hemmers, which you attach to the foot part. I have the set, but ironically not the foot hewas showing. A UA-cam lady on Fiddleybits showed how it works.
I agree!!! I would love for Vintage Sewing Garage to have a series of demo videos actually showing how to use the feet!!! Please, please, please!!!🙏🏻☺️
Agree with Lorna, it’s what I use for hemming. I have a vintage foot similar to the video, and I have some modern iterations of the same foot. It is quite a useful little foot for several applications.
I just acquired a box of pressure feet that are similar to the ones in your video from a thrift shop for a $1.50. The pressure feet like the Edger foot shown in the video, I thought were from Wish or something because they weren't on the adapter when I got them. Thanks for doing this video!
The gold/plastic foot shown at 34:34 is called the Q foot, sold as a set with ball point needles for delicate fabrics and knits. I bought a set in the 70's for my Kenmore.
Thank you Arlyne. I recently came across a set of "Q" needles that were used along with this foot. They were focused as a useful means for sewing knits which became hugely popular in the late 60's and early 70s.
Rotary shanks: The is a HIGH and a LOW height for the Rotary Shanks. If you decide to purchase a Rotary shank, you need to know which one is required by your machine!
I couldn't quite see the underside of the plastic foot, but it looked like an applique foot. You have a channel for the thread to pass through, and the metal would have made it smoother. If you don't have that, then applique will often get bunch up then get stuck. (Ask me how I found out!) It's almost identical to the applique foot on my Janome 10000, which is a much more recent machine! That actually makes sense because Kenmore became part of Janome.
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Hi, the foot with a wide triangle hole look very similar if not the same as my couching foot. This is like a braiding foot but for larger braids, wool ribbons etc which could be held down by straight stitch or a zig zag stitch. Hope this helps x
Appreciate knowing what one of the feet was - I.e. the pintucking foot. Still don’t quite know how to use it but it was good to know what the heck it was!
I think that foot was used for pleating. On a fancy shirt, like a shirt used with a tuxedo, pleating (sort of vertical stripes of folded cloth on the fabric) is used. One measurement on the foot is for the distance between the pleats. Another measurement used on the foot is for the width of the pleat, so you could adjust if the pleat (folded stripe of fabric) could be low/short to long/high as you wish. I'm sure in some ladies fashions, pleating could be horizontal.
I agree with Haarnoz, the video refers to a pintucking foot, but I think it was actually a pleating foot. A pin tuck is a very tiny, “almost pleat” but not quite a true pleat. Hence the name “tuck”. A pintucking foot generally has little ridges so that subsequent rows of pintucking can glide along these ridges in the bottom of the foot. These ridges help to keep the tucks from being squashed out of shape while sewing, and it helps to keep the rows of ticks perfectly spaced-with pin tucks even a tiny “wobble” would be VERY obvious and apparent! Pleats are deeper and can range in size from almost being a pintuck to being several inches wide (or larger). I believe that the reason they made the foot shown in the video was because being able to add decorative pleats was frequently a design feature of a specific era, and for children’s clothing to add “growth pleats” which could be added near the bottoms of skirts, dresses, aprons, etc to allow those pleats to then be removed as the child grew taller so the pleat could be let out and continue to be worn. Just making huge hems in everything does not work for a lot of clothes and the hem is the place that a significant amount of wear would break down the fabric, so moving that wear location higher on the garment would defeat the purpose of extending the wear of the clothing (it could also give the ability to re-hem an item for adult clothing to extend the life of an item-particularly useful for longer skirts that would see a lot of wear brushing against the floor and such). When my daughter was little, I made a lot of her clothes using a particular Burda pattern which had a dirndl type of skirt (which work beautifully for this method) and I added these growth pleats to the bottom of the skirt so that it could be let out as she grew. This allowed me to make dresses that lasted for a few years instead of only until the next growth spurt. :) Another example would have been my sister and I were little girls with two very different body shapes, she was athletic and I was “lean” (read: scrawny). Passing clothes back and forth between us really didn’t work well because where she needed the garment width, I needed the garment length. Building in tucks that are a decorative element when they are in place for the shorter sized item, but also serve the practical feature of allowing more length, or to give fabric to remove a worn hem and re-hem the item, would have been a smart thing to do back in eras when clothing was not considered disposable after a single season.
Thank you for this informative video. I'm very interested in sewing machine feet and attachments for the more professional look they can give to sewing. There's just the right foot for every operation in sewing a garment or decorative household item.
Yes, you are correct. Sears has a special needle type called "Q" needles that were perported to be better for sewing knits; whether these were any better than Ball Point tips for knits; I cannot say.
The feet you were wanting to know about with the gold shank i think thats a Q-foot for a Kenmore I was looking one of those I thought it was high shank though? The heart shaped in the center is that a monogramming foot. love your videos. Very informative!
Thank you for sharing Moe. I actually am familiar with the Q feet, but I was hoping that folks would take a guess given that they are a bit obscure today. I imagine that some of the viewers would recall the huge double knit craze from the 1970's and how remarkable Sears once was as a retailer. I was not sure about the foot with the heart shape so thank you so much for confirming. I'm sure there are quite a number of other feet that we could cover.
@@VintageSewingMachineGarage Yes! that would be great! I've picked up some parts here and there at thrift shops. I find it interesting going through them. i'm like kid in a candy store! I pick up sewing machines here and there and get them running again. some I've gotten for free or for $10.00! I guess I taught myself how to repair them service them. It's fun.
The sewing machine foot at 33:58 looks very much like a foot which you insert ribbon into which can then be straight stitched or zig zag stitched onto a garment.
Thank you for explaining all these attachments. The box that came with my Faultless, says Greist Attachments. I have the hem attachments and the rest are not as clear. I do have an attachments with ruled increments. I have assorted rolled hem feet and that rod guide. This will be a fun exercise to figure these out. Does Greist provide a booklet for their brand of attacments?
Also...it is a rotary shank like my white but there is a size difference in the distance between the top where it attaches and the bottom of the feet. The white feet does have a larger length then the Free 5.
The heart shaped foot is a Vintage White model 365 button hole foot. It looks like a foot listed in my sewing machine booklet and I've never seen one anywhere until you showed it. It did not come with my machine. I've been looking everywhere for one like that. Where did you find one?😂 (At first I thought it was a Kenmore part)
Interesting video thanks, though what you called an underbraider is actually an overbraider or just a braiding foot. The underbraider is a flat plate that is screwed to the machine bed, and sits under the fabric. You have to draw the pattern on the wrong side, then have wrong side up when you sew, and can't see what is happening until you've finished. The braiding is being attached from underneath, hence an underbraider. The braiding foot you have sits on top of the fabric, so you can see the braid being sewn onto the right side, which is facing upwards. The adjustable zipper foot is good for making piping as well as zips, though I don't see how you could use its notch for cord, as that's where the needle goes, and I don't see how you can get cord and needle in the same notch? Useful video otherwise thank you
This video was incredibly helpful, and gave me a reason to dig out my inherited bag of vintage feet to finally figure out what they are. However, I have no vintage machine, so let's say I wanted to buy a machine for use with these feet(a bit backwards, I know), how does, or does, the year of the machine make a difference as to whether or not the feet will work right(1920s vs 1950s for example)? After some research I've learned they're all Singer Simanco, low shank, and pre-1970 based on their identifying numbers, so I have at least that much to go on.
Hello Michelle. Your question is very relevant. And you have enough info that tells me you can search for a machine based on projects you might want to sew because low shank feet such as yours will fit Singers of course, but also any other machine that accepts low shank feet. The main point you want to focus on is how they attach to the machine's presser bar. As long as they attach on the left side of that bar with the set screw either you have or the machine will have, you should be fine. The only exception that I'm aware of is if you go much past the year 1900 or before. Early in the days of the industry, sewing machine makers experimented with various foot attachment setups. You can find feet for those also, but they are not the more "universal" design such as the low shanks you have now. But this still gives you many models/brands, and decades to choose from. If you have any specific ideas for sewing projects, let me know and I can make some suggestions as to which type of model you might shop for. But then, you may already know this and not need the model list from me. But if you do, just let me know. Congrats on the feet you have. I love vintage feet and attachments because even their quality is unmatched by most modern sewing attachments.
@@VintageSewingMachineGarage Thank you so much for your reply! I'm glad to know the feet I have aren't year specific as I'm hoping to eventually find a 1920s or 1930s Singer(those are my favorite eras and Singer is my favorite brand) and would love to be able to use them. I'll also be sure to take a couple of the feet with me to "try on" beforehand on my hunting adventures. Since I'm mainly making clothing(dresses, skirts, blouses, that sort of thing), are there specific model numbers within my preferred time period and brand that are better or worse for that?
Your question on preferred machine models is a wise one to ask before purchasing a machine. I most often have multiple restored machines available to people who purchase from me. And I have found that well over half of them choose a different machine from the one they initially showed interest in once they had a chance to do some test sewing on more than one machine. Sewing machines are like autos in this respect. Some just "feel" easier to use depending on your individual needs. Singer is one of the greatest brands in history for sure. Given that you have low shank feet, if you want a machine from the 1920's or 1930's, you have a number of great Singer machines to pick from. Bear in mind though that Singer did not introduce ZigZag or Decorative Stitches (Blind stitch can be an important one for garment sewers) until their Slant Shank machines came along in the late 1950's. One approach you might consider is to have more than one machine. While not everyone needs more, given your love of the older Singers which were all Straight Stitch machines during your preferred era, you might consider finding a Singer 201 or for less $$ but just as strong are the Singer 66 models. Both models are Drop-In style Class 66 bobbins and they both take low shank feet/accessories. Then, I would also suggest searching for a Free Arm/Convertible machine. Singer did not produce one for the North American market until after they had moved into plastic parts/gears so I would suggest an alternative such as the Kenmore Free Arm Series. Most of those use Super High Shank feet so that might be an issue. But there are others worth looking at. The Brother company produced some early Free Arm machines that used low shank feet. I don't personally require the use of a Free Arm machine very often, but then I don't sew garments. While our ancestors did just fine with flat bed machines, a free arm is an awfully convenient feature when sewing cuffs and other garment construction techniques. If you would like to focus on just one machine, then either the Singer 66 or Singer 201 are excellent candidates and they have 8 1/2 inch throat areas for extra maneuvering under the needle.
@@VintageSewingMachineGarage I don't mind the older machines only having straight stitch and no free arm, since I have a modern Singer with all the bells and whistles should I need them(though I rarely use anything but a straight stitch anyway, and I like doing hand work for blind hems). I really appreciate the thorough advice and suggestions, and I'll keep an eye out for a Singer 66 or 201. Thank you!!
Oh thats good to hear that you have access to a Free Arm setup when you need it. That way, you can enjoy the tried and true Singer straight stitchers and still enjoy the convenience of Free Arm use when needed.
Thank you so much for this tutorial series. You have pulled the curtains of mystery from all these feet i have for my vintage machines. Now....I have a question as to where I can find regular pressure foot forms Free No 5 treadle. I , Like and idiot, took off the foot to try on feet from a jumble of feet I recieved. Of course...in the process, my foot disappeared. Would you have any idea where I could find one?
You might try online groups such as treadleon or search sites such as bonanza.com. I have found a number of vintage parts there. If you dont' see what you are seeking, it can be great to ask the sellers if they can point you in the right direction.
I have collections of old accessories and feet for singer. Many of them, I have no idea what they are. Some I have used. The smallest hemming foot is what we always called a shirt tail hem. braiding was often found on LADIES DRESS clothes. Such as winter suit jackets and coats and also around the skirt pocket area and on the cuff area. May think more of business wear.
Thank you for your great videos! I recently purchased my first vintage machine: a Singer 15B circa 1950, made in France. While searching eBay for presser feet and accessories, how do I know they'll fit my machine?
I am very interested to know if most Singer attachments can be used with vintage and antique machines. I actually have a model 12 that used the Braider and a few others you mentioned. I would like to know, if at all possible , which years are interchangeable? Is there a link where I can find this information? I am very new to sewing. I have a 1927 Model 127 and an 1882 Model 12K. Thank you!
PS I came here looking for info on how to thread and wind bobbins for my 1915 Western Electric swing motor machine. I just today cleaned it up and converted it to a hand crank because the motor was dangerously sparking and shocking me. I subscribed because you are keeping the old ways of sewing alive with your modern videos. TY TY TY!
Hi! Love these videos! Just got my great grandmas 15-30 singer w/Tiffany decals working and just found the feet! Not my intention to be a jerk or anything, I notice you say “these parts were machined” a lot. Actually, These feet would’ve been produced with a progressive stamping die, stamping out the metal shape and then progressing to the next station that would assemble the part (it’s technically not machining) I’m a tool and die maker by trade, so I can tell by looking at it that that’s what happened. Making the dies for those feet would have been so much fun!!!
Hi Betsy and thanks so much for sharing your knowledge about how parts like these are made. I suspect I could find a better term for what I've observed about many vintage parts and accessories. When you handle them, you notice how smooth and sometimes rounded off they are. As if they were polished. Most all new accessories I have seen are not as refined. They often have rough edges and other marks that show they were not made as well or at least that is how they appear. Let us know what you think might be the source of how the older attachments feel better in the hand. Thank you
Machining is a term used to describe parts that were drilled, milled, or turned. Since you seem quite interested in how these parts were made I thought you might find it interesting! :) Well I can’t say for certain because I don’t have the modern attachments, I only have the attachments that came with my great grandmothers sewing machine. But I can tell the material has been deburred and polished, they would have done this so the material traveled through the die easier (progress in tool steel composition could have made it so the thorough deburring and polishing was no longer necessary to ensure smooth die function). Noticeably Rough edges on a part produced on a die is a sign that the cutting edge of the die isn’t sharp. But you’re right in that all of the edges, even for a sharp die are very rounded and smooth. I was gonna go into work tomorrow and show the older guys I work with and ask them about what would’ve had to be done to make the part in more detail! If you find that interesting, I certainly wouldn’t mind sharing!
Found a box of attachments in the storage space of my Great Grandmother's 1927 Portable 99 but most of them are terribly rusted. What can I use to help restore them? I will need to soak them in some kind of solution as the rust is in every nook and cranny.
It depends on the specific attachment but the vast majority are very reasonable. Some folks collect those that are rare and others collect the ones they hope to use or learn to use.
Thank you for the video! I have a question and maybe you or one of your viewers could help me? I have noticed that vintage presser feet look a lot like the images of industrial sewing feet that i have seen. My question therefore is, if one can use these industrial presser feet with a "singer presser foot style" (or in my specific case a Pfaff 30, straight stich) machine ? I haven't been able to find anything online comparing industrial and vintage presser feet. Greetings from Germany! I really appreciate the body of work you've created here on UA-cam.
Compatibility of presser feet depends on several factors. First, the "Shank" style matters. Most all vintage Singer HOME machines use low shank feet after the turn of the 20th century mostly. The other variable is that some attachments were designed for machine models from different eras so and example would be ZigZag and Blind Stitch attachments which might not work with all models even when the Shank style is the same. Also note that MOST industrial sewing machines use 'High Shank" feet. There were some brands/models of home sewing machines that use High Shank and so many industrial feet of this type would work well on those home machines that take the High Shank style. Some of the Pfaff models and many (But not all) of the Necchi models used these. There are exceptions to all of these uses but many machines will follow the specs I listed here. If you are unsure what these Shank styles look like, you can watch my video on feet and attachments or pull up images online when doing a search.
@@MsLarrythegreat You're very welcome. Here is the link to the Feet video I mentioned along with one for other attachment descriptions. Note that there is another video on the channel here that mentions "Attaching Rotary Style Feet" but that does not apply to any of the machines you are interested in. ua-cam.com/video/dSib6br6YwQ/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/sl-W4zE_F08/v-deo.html
Estoy segura que su explicación estuvo muy bien, pero no hablo inglés, soy de Perú. Quizás una explicación de manera didáctica para ver que es lo hace cada uno de los accesorios que presentó, se lo agradecería mucho.
Yes, I do restore all of the machines I find. I have made videos before showcasing some restoration procedures. Given the substantial time that some restorations take, its a challenge to show an entire restoration. I am planning on adding some videos in the future with "Restoration Tips" that might be helpful since some procedures apply generally regardless of brand.
Excellent video. How do I contact you regarding servicing a Kenmore Model 83, Model 117 831. It has not been used for 20- 30 and I am having it restored.
Hi Spencer. I have not in the past been able to offer custom guidance beyond my local work here, but I'm working on a project to explore how to do just that. Stay tuned!
I found a box of these vintage feet but the adaptor (the one that you pinch to slide the hemming foot) is missing. Too bad because without it the feet are useless. Anybody has one that they dont use?
I recently purchased a singer 15-125 machine and I’m looking for a walking foot. Any idea where I could purchase one or any recommendations on the newer walking feet? Thanks in advance
It should take a Low Shank style walking foot. FYI, use of walking foot attachments will generally reduce the available clearance between your feed dogs and the bottom of the sewing foot. Some people like using these while others have found them less than helpful. They are not a full substitution for an industrial walking foot machine. I would be sure to ask any seller if their walking foot attachment is compatible with your 15-125. I mention this because while it might be low shank, some attachments will have clearance issues fitting onto the machine depending on the model.
Hi I love your videos and I have learn a lot. Somebody gave me an antique Singer machine G0564022, Patented Canada August 1911, RFJ5-8. It's like a little jewel I was so happy and though that after a good tune up I would be able to sew with it. But I can't not sew in three layers of slim cottons. When I want to make borders or bindings it won't sew at the beginning and at the end. I have change theneedle for a needle To sew jeans and it doesn't work.can you help me please the motor is 110 volt. Thank you.
At 14:22 you showed a singer special purpose foot. You are wrong about that only being made for the slant needle. I have a low shank Singer special purpose foot. The Singer 478 Stylist also Used Fashion Discs.
Hello , I have Singer sewing machine of 1935. I would like to buy different types of presser foot. Can you suggest me from where I can purchase? Please help me with this.
I think that they are not interchangeable. If you have a slant shank foot, it must be used on the slant shank machine.,And the same is true of low shank and high shank machines.
@@ddeetaurus Thanks for your answer. I was pretty sure I couldn't use them, I was just hoping there was an adapter or something because I have lots of slant shank "gadgets." Thanks again!
I have one of those gold shank Kenmore feet that came with my grandma’s Kenmore 148.200.(148.200 doesn’t seem very common?). The foot is in a box with needles labeled “Q- For Vertical Bobbins”. It seems like a plain zigzag foot to me.
Yes, that is a "Q" sewing foot. It was said to have been specifically designed to work with "Q" sewing needles. It does look a lot like any ZigZag foot even if it is a Super High Shank version which was exclusive to Sears. It may be that it was helpful to have that foot when using "Q" needles, but I cannot say for sure. It is a great part of the history of the machine as it reflects the sewing fashion popularity of knitwear at the time. As for your Kenmore machine, I see them but not as often as some of the other models. It could be that it was offered for just one season and bear in mind that it would have been just one of a long series of models since Sears would attempt to meet every price point they could imagine (For example: There was a Kenmore Model 148.210 and I'm sure others in that series. Also, Sears would have many different series of machines at any given time. Its hard to imagine today just how vast the "Sewing and Vacuum" Departments were back in the day. It was a huge profit center for Sears and Roebuck and so their offerings were just as vast as were Singer's.
Isn't that foot you keep identifying as an edging foot just an elastic foot? It looks identical to modern elastic feet and I think it would cause more problems than it would solve if you tried to use it for edge piecing.
Thanks for asking Amy. It was referred to in everything I have read as an Edger Foot and sometimes a Multipurpose foot. The primary use it had back then was for sewing up to very narrow edges such as those you would find on a hankerchief or lace. Sewing lace onto woven fabrics was challenging enough and this foot would have helped those who had the courage to sew such materials!!
If anyone has a shirring foot, and not sure how to use it, be sure to use LONG machine stitches to get it to gather. Short stitches won't do anything, it will act like a regular presser foot.
Thank you!!!
@@EuphemiaGrubb You are very welcome. I should have mentioned that it's good to tighten your tension a bit, as well. There are UA-cam videos specifically for shirring feet, but I see a lot of people still having problems with them. Thinner, softer fabrics work best, too. When buying a new foot I'm not familiar with, I go to my trusty scrap box to play, and get to know how/what works best.
I appreciate that you have shared your knowledge and experience. I have been given a 201P in beautiful condition for Christmas / birthday 2023. It has a large array of feet. I will be on a steep learning curve!
@@looloo4029 You'll have a lot of fun playing with some of those feet - especially the vintage ones.
I loved this video! It brought back great memories! There were one or two of those feet I wasn't quite sure of but most of them are quite familiar.
My mother sat me down at her 1948 (or '49) White Rotary 77 when I was around 7 or 8 years old and began teaching me to sew. I loved it and have continued to do so for over 60 years. Near the end of this video, when you were showing the feet for the White rotary machines, it brought a big smile to my face as I remember the model 77 had a similar type ridged screw for needle changes as well. Back then, my little fingers had a terrible time loosening and tightening that screw - it hurt! But I kept on sewing because I loved it. When I was a teenager, Mom and Dad gave me a new Kenmore zig-zag model 158-14001 and I used that for years! I even made prom gowns and my daughter's wedding gown with it. It was a wonderful machine and easy to use but I had one little problem with it. Mom's 77 was a knee pedal and the Kenmore was a foot pedal. It took me FOREVER to get used to a foot pedal! My knee kept on wanting to move.
I still have Mom's White rotary; it sits in one of those beautiful, vintage, solid wood cabinets that cost an "arm & a leg" even back then. And as you've said, it's a wonderful machine. I keep it clean, oiled and run it periodically when I want to remember her sitting there and mending or making clothes for her 3 kids. It helps to keep her alive in my heart.
I collect feet whenever I can find them in antique and resale shops. (I always wondered about the original owners and it feels like a responsibility to me to save the little bits and pieces that are often discarded so I have many feet , boxes actually. I have dampened my machine obsession at 14). You have piqued my curiosity and now I must go out to the sewing room and play with my feet.
Hi and thank you for the comment. Believe me when I say I definitely understand the machine obsession and its so hard to turn down a worthy candidate when you know its potential if only it can get the maintenance that it deserves!!
congratulations for your feet I have just two I told a friend of me that I dream to have a full collection of feet I like work on my lovely machine she said what a dream!😂😂😂😂 can you help meto buy them from the stores you bought from or give me an e mail adress to contact them thank you .
Wow I cannot thank you enough. I collected all these feet through the years and had no idea . My BU Mira, hand crank Singer and a Featherweight can now begin to work with them.
Glad I could help!
Thank you so much! After about 23 years of owning our vintage sewing machine my dad and i have finally learned how to use the attachments. Really wish i learned how to use them a long time ago and definitely would've saved me so much time.
Wonderful!
The binders were used extensively in the apron culture of the 40s and 50s. Love the apron culture. More recently though, I used a vintage binder to make 200 mask ties. It was a little tricky though, and required patience to conquer the technique.
Apron and housedress culture. I remember the sleeveless printed cotton "smocks" with binding and snap fronts.that were so popular for decades. Some of the sample makers in the garment industry wore them over their regular clothes when they were at the machine. Female small store owners often wore them too, and so did some neighbors. They were the epitome of comfort and practicality, but my mother would have nothing to do with them, ha!
Could you please do a video on how to use the binders? Please, and send the video or link to me?
That is because the old feet were made with quality steel with lot of nickel and will polish well. The new ones are usually chrome plated over low quality steel, and will rust with the least bit of damage to the plating.
Yes, thank you Rachael. That is a great explanation.
I think the last 2 feet are for free range sewing/ quilting. The modern one I got for that which works on my Singer 301 looks like a hybrid of the two. It has the same hole shape and slit that is in the all-metal one, but the bottom part is clear plastic like in the other one, so you can see more where you're working. The modern one also has a little yellow grid on it, which is helpful. Very cool video! I admire the high quality of these pieces too! I think my Singer 301 is a beautiful piece of machinery.
lol! I meant a free motion sewing/ quilting foot, not free range!
A trick to easily use the hemmers including the extra small ones is tacking the edge of the fabric and using the thread to pull the fabric through the hemmer.
Excellent video thank you! In my experience of vintage feet, Greist made two DIFFERENT sets: a) a complete set for Singer style shanks, and b) a complete set for White Rotary style shanks. When purchasing a set, it's CRITICAL to examine the shank connections of the soon-to-purchase feet and then purchase the correct set that MATCHES your machine. For my 1930 White Rotary Model 77, I chose a set with the u-shaped style connector that you demonstrated at the end of the video. And, the mystery foot at the end. I'm guessing it's an open-toe design that offers more visibility into the sewing. But, I'm not sure. Again, thank you!
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Your channel on sewing machine repair is the best one on UA-cam. Would really like to see what you look like. Give us a glimpse.
YEP - they know they got there by chance and they are not very confident in their actual ability - they fear being "found out" at any point.
The funny foot with two holes in the front, the holes were for decorative thread that you zigzaged over, the button foot you use with the rubber protecter on it, it griped the button. I have an old weighs a ton brown krinkle finish Kenmore that takes the horizontal shank foot. Sews like a champ with leather or layers of blue jean matieral. I love it. 😁
Thank you for sharing Tena. I agree about the old Kenmore/White Rotarys. They are so under appreciated for the great stitch quality and power they offer.
The foot with the triangle cut out you were asking to identify is the top portion of a braiding foot, I believe.
Yep a braiding foot.
Binder: wraps an edge with binding tape around the top and bottom of the fabric.
Edger: places a bias tape, or a ribbon onto the fabric. You can line up the edge of a hem with the edge of the ribbon.
Just purchased a Singer 201K from a Charity Store for A$60! What a find! I so appreciate your vlogs. I have a few feet:
The pleater, the adjustable hemmer, the rolled hemmer, the lace edger and the binder.
It would be most helpful if these were demonstrated.
That is awesome!
Thank you so much for the very helpful video! I have a 1934 Singer that I've used lots of time but I've never used any of the different feet. Now I can get out my collection & try them out. Can't wait to watch your other videos.
Thank you Dana. FYI, some attachments and feet came with instruction/user manuals. Many of those can be sourced online and often for free if you don't have the originals.
The shirrer is similar to how one would gather fabric by loosening your top thread, then pull the bottom thread to gather the fabric.
The RUFFLER is more like a PLEAT making feature. It will automatically push a certain amount of top fabric over the bottom fabric. Then, stitch the pleated fabric to the bottom layer.
Thank you. That is very helpful in discerning the differences between the two.
Thank you for these videos! An elderly friend of mine gave me her White Rotary 43 in it’s cabinet. I have the a Griest set of attachments and you covered all of what they are for. They do say on the parts what they are for. I would love to see demonstration videos of all of these. I also have the White buttonholer in a red plastic box all it’s own. It’s a work of art. The third box is of green cardboard and says attachments atop. It is full over vintage rotary bobbins, the bobbin holder, plates, a couple of levers of some sort... I would like to send a picture to you of everything I have!
VERY late to this party...that gold plated low shank clear foot is a Kenmore Q foot. The low shank versions are hard to find (they all are, but this one is the most rare). This foot was/is used on Kenmore reverse stitch machines exclusively to sew light to medium weight knit fabrics, such as jersey. The bottom is completely flat so that the foot glides across the fabric while it is being sewn. That is to prevent the fabric from stretching, to help with keeping puckering or pulling out of the work.
Thank you for confirming this for us.
I was unsuccessful at figuring out how to use the gathering foot or ruffling foot. I would like to learn how to use them because I do do that type of sewing and I have a vintage Singer and those attachments. I would like to be able to use all of my attachments for my vintage sewing machine because I sew many of the same type of things that require ribbon, lace, ruffles, and gathers. I make modest dresses for myself and my daughters. I have a straight stitch only Singer.
I have one of those decorative feet but you said was for the slant only. That's a high shank. My mother used it on her older sewing machine and it was not a singer. It was a high shank. I believe it was a dressmaker. I may have a rarity just didn't know it
Thanks for sharing!!
Great video, I have acquired a few vintage machines lately and an assortment of attachments that I've been trying to identify, this video has helped a bunch :) Another thing that has really helped is reading thru old manuals (from various machines)...Could you possibly do a video (series?) on how to USE these attachments? It would be a great help in understanding how they work, to see them in action ;)
agreed, I have recently invested in 2 machines myself, would be great to see.
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Piping foot or zipper foot is that similar to the cording foot .
I’ve always used my Grandmothers vintage ruffler I love using it, it’s magical watching it .
Iam impressed with the quality of some of these feet .
I heard it cost 8 weeks wages to buy a singer 201k .
I need the tucker pin tuck foot now .
Enjoying your videos on attachments and presser feet. If you happen to have a Singer Puzzle Box, I’d love to see a video sharing your knowledge of those boxes and the attachments within. Thanks again for your helpful info.
Hi Elaine. I did have a puzzle box that had come with one of my earlier machines, but it is currently in storage. Those boxes are just remarkable in their design and quality. Your question also points out that there were earlier Singer designs for mounting feet and attachments in the earliest days of sewing machine manufacturing.
This video is amazing. But I cannot imagine how some of these feet are actually used. Can you show it in action maybe? Would be awesome. ❤️
The one with the hole in it, that he put the rod through is actually a hemmer foot. It comes with a set of different sized hemmers, which you attach to the foot part. I have the set, but ironically not the foot hewas showing. A UA-cam lady on Fiddleybits showed how it works.
I agree!!! I would love for Vintage Sewing Garage to have a series of demo videos actually showing how to use the feet!!! Please, please, please!!!🙏🏻☺️
Agree with Lorna, it’s what I use for hemming. I have a vintage foot similar to the video, and I have some modern iterations of the same foot. It is quite a useful little foot for several applications.
Thank you, I really appreciate you for doing this. It was a good refresher for me.
Thank you! Very informative. You have uncovered 60% of the mystery to me. I still have 2 feet to identify for my Singer 99K.
You're welcome!
www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/simanco_accessories Website for identifying sewing machine feet.
I just acquired a box of pressure feet that are similar to the ones in your video from a thrift shop for a $1.50. The pressure feet like the Edger foot shown in the video, I thought were from Wish or something because they weren't on the adapter when I got them. Thanks for doing this video!
I have a tan colored 301A and a tan 403 slant-o-matic. They both sew wonderfully. I love them. 👍
The gold/plastic foot shown at 34:34 is called the Q foot, sold as a set with ball point needles for delicate fabrics and knits. I bought a set in the 70's for my Kenmore.
Thank you Arlyne. I recently came across a set of "Q" needles that were used along with this foot. They were focused as a useful means for sewing knits which became hugely popular in the late 60's and early 70s.
Can you tell how it would help with knits? I have watched videos with this foot and am curious about how it of use on knots.
Great video,this helped identify some of the accessories that came with some sewing machines that I purchased. Keep up the good work!
Glad I could help!
Very helpful! Now I know what all the feet i have collected are used for!!!
Rotary shanks:
The is a HIGH and a LOW height for the Rotary Shanks. If you decide to purchase a Rotary shank, you need to know which one is required by your machine!
Fantastic and informative video. Thank you so much for sharing your information.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very helpful! Thank you so much!
The daring feet explanation was as clear as mud. What are the arms on them for?
I couldn't quite see the underside of the plastic foot, but it looked like an applique foot. You have a channel for the thread to pass through, and the metal would have made it smoother. If you don't have that, then applique will often get bunch up then get stuck. (Ask me how I found out!) It's almost identical to the applique foot on my Janome 10000, which is a much more recent machine! That actually makes sense because Kenmore became part of Janome.
I dont think Americans realize how much damage this does to you internationally. The world already does not trust you cos you have bombed 75 countries since WW2 and abandoned your allies every time you get sick of a war you started and pull out.
But this makes you look ECONOMICALLY incompetent - why would any country align its self with the USA which cant even keep its own economy functioning year by year?
China has a 30 year costed plan for their economy and society. BRICS overtook the G7 in 2020 and is now at 35% of global GDP - G7 has dropped from 75% in 1980 to 25% in 2023.
If you cant not rely on the USA to do "economy" then there is LITERALLY nothing left you can rely on them for...
My 328k had a decorative presser foot and it is low shank and it definitely works well .
I found another good video on the different extra feet : How to use Most Common Vintage Antique Treadle Sewing Machine Attachments and Accessories -
great video! Now I know what some of these feet I have are for!!
I just found these exact same feet at a local resale shop and was wondering how to use them!
Hi, the foot with a wide triangle hole look very similar if not the same as my couching foot. This is like a braiding foot but for larger braids, wool ribbons etc which could be held down by straight stitch or a zig zag stitch. Hope this helps x
This video is an absolute lifesaver.
YEAH - find the depart destination that has already been and gone and SIT DOWN.
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Appreciate knowing what one of the feet was - I.e. the pintucking foot. Still don’t quite know how to use it but it was good to know what the heck it was!
I think that foot was used for pleating. On a fancy shirt, like a shirt used with a tuxedo, pleating (sort of vertical stripes of folded cloth on the fabric) is used. One measurement on the foot is for the distance between the pleats. Another measurement used on the foot is for the width of the pleat, so you could adjust if the pleat (folded stripe of fabric) could be low/short to long/high as you wish. I'm sure in some ladies fashions, pleating could be horizontal.
I agree with Haarnoz, the video refers to a pintucking foot, but I think it was actually a pleating foot. A pin tuck is a very tiny, “almost pleat” but not quite a true pleat. Hence the name “tuck”. A pintucking foot generally has little ridges so that subsequent rows of pintucking can glide along these ridges in the bottom of the foot. These ridges help to keep the tucks from being squashed out of shape while sewing, and it helps to keep the rows of ticks perfectly spaced-with pin tucks even a tiny “wobble” would be VERY obvious and apparent! Pleats are deeper and can range in size from almost being a pintuck to being several inches wide (or larger). I believe that the reason they made the foot shown in the video was because being able to add decorative pleats was frequently a design feature of a specific era, and for children’s clothing to add “growth pleats” which could be added near the bottoms of skirts, dresses, aprons, etc to allow those pleats to then be removed as the child grew taller so the pleat could be let out and continue to be worn. Just making huge hems in everything does not work for a lot of clothes and the hem is the place that a significant amount of wear would break down the fabric, so moving that wear location higher on the garment would defeat the purpose of extending the wear of the clothing (it could also give the ability to re-hem an item for adult clothing to extend the life of an item-particularly useful for longer skirts that would see a lot of wear brushing against the floor and such). When my daughter was little, I made a lot of her clothes using a particular Burda pattern which had a dirndl type of skirt (which work beautifully for this method) and I added these growth pleats to the bottom of the skirt so that it could be let out as she grew. This allowed me to make dresses that lasted for a few years instead of only until the next growth spurt. :) Another example would have been my sister and I were little girls with two very different body shapes, she was athletic and I was “lean” (read: scrawny). Passing clothes back and forth between us really didn’t work well because where she needed the garment width, I needed the garment length. Building in tucks that are a decorative element when they are in place for the shorter sized item, but also serve the practical feature of allowing more length, or to give fabric to remove a worn hem and re-hem the item, would have been a smart thing to do back in eras when clothing was not considered disposable after a single season.
Thank you for this informative video. I'm very interested in sewing machine feet and attachments for the more professional look they can give to sewing. There's just the right foot for every operation in sewing a garment or decorative household item.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome, thank you very much.
To differentiate the "Q" foot is why it is gold and is a zig-zag foot
i have learned so much from your channel. :) Thank you!
Glad to help!
Thankyou. I wish you would show the feet in use
thank you so much for sharing this info!
Glad it was helpful!
the first foot is Applique you can find it in the Bernina presser feet book
I think the gold foot is a Q foot used for sewing knits.
Yes, you are correct. Sears has a special needle type called "Q" needles that were perported to be better for sewing knits; whether these were any better than Ball Point tips for knits; I cannot say.
Thanks for this video. I do have some of these and was wondering what's their use,
thankyou, just got a singer feathere weight, and ;you were so helpful
Wonderful!
The feet you were wanting to know about with the gold shank i think thats a Q-foot for a Kenmore I was looking one of those I thought it was high shank though? The heart shaped in the center is that a monogramming foot. love your videos. Very informative!
Thank you for sharing Moe. I actually am familiar with the Q feet, but I was hoping that folks would take a guess given that they are a bit obscure today. I imagine that some of the viewers would recall the huge double knit craze from the 1970's and how remarkable Sears once was as a retailer. I was not sure about the foot with the heart shape so thank you so much for confirming. I'm sure there are quite a number of other feet that we could cover.
@@VintageSewingMachineGarage Yes! that would be great! I've picked up some parts here and there at thrift shops. I find it interesting going through them. i'm like kid in a candy store! I pick up sewing machines here and there and get them running again. some I've gotten for free or for $10.00! I guess I taught myself how to repair them service them. It's fun.
The sewing machine foot at 33:58 looks very much like a foot which you insert ribbon into which can then be straight stitched or zig zag stitched onto a garment.
Thank you for sharing that.
Thank you for explaining all these attachments. The box that came with my Faultless, says Greist Attachments.
I have the hem attachments and the rest are not as clear. I do have an attachments with ruled increments. I have assorted rolled hem feet and that rod guide. This will be a fun exercise to figure these out. Does Greist provide a booklet for their brand of attacments?
Also...it is a rotary shank like my white but there is a size difference in the distance between the top where it attaches and the bottom of the feet. The white feet does have a larger length then the Free 5.
The heart shaped foot is a Vintage White model 365 button hole foot. It looks like a foot listed in my sewing machine booklet and I've never seen one anywhere until you showed it. It did not come with my machine. I've been looking everywhere for one like that. Where did you find one?😂 (At first I thought it was a Kenmore part)
Thanks for the info!
Very good video thanks and hope you are keeping making new ones
More to come!
What a great video thank you. Do you have links to the videos on shanks and attachments?
Thank you. 😊
Welcome!
Interesting video thanks, though what you called an underbraider is actually an overbraider or just a braiding foot. The underbraider is a flat plate that is screwed to the machine bed, and sits under the fabric. You have to draw the pattern on the wrong side, then have wrong side up when you sew, and can't see what is happening until you've finished. The braiding is being attached from underneath, hence an underbraider. The braiding foot you have sits on top of the fabric, so you can see the braid being sewn onto the right side, which is facing upwards. The adjustable zipper foot is good for making piping as well as zips, though I don't see how you could use its notch for cord, as that's where the needle goes, and I don't see how you can get cord and needle in the same notch? Useful video otherwise thank you
Thank you Jessica for helping us understand how/why these are used.
This video was incredibly helpful, and gave me a reason to dig out my inherited bag of vintage feet to finally figure out what they are. However, I have no vintage machine, so let's say I wanted to buy a machine for use with these feet(a bit backwards, I know), how does, or does, the year of the machine make a difference as to whether or not the feet will work right(1920s vs 1950s for example)? After some research I've learned they're all Singer Simanco, low shank, and pre-1970 based on their identifying numbers, so I have at least that much to go on.
Hello Michelle. Your question is very relevant. And you have enough info that tells me you can search for a machine based on projects you might want to sew because low shank feet such as yours will fit Singers of course, but also any other machine that accepts low shank feet. The main point you want to focus on is how they attach to the machine's presser bar. As long as they attach on the left side of that bar with the set screw either you have or the machine will have, you should be fine. The only exception that I'm aware of is if you go much past the year 1900 or before. Early in the days of the industry, sewing machine makers experimented with various foot attachment setups. You can find feet for those also, but they are not the more "universal" design such as the low shanks you have now. But this still gives you many models/brands, and decades to choose from. If you have any specific ideas for sewing projects, let me know and I can make some suggestions as to which type of model you might shop for. But then, you may already know this and not need the model list from me. But if you do, just let me know. Congrats on the feet you have. I love vintage feet and attachments because even their quality is unmatched by most modern sewing attachments.
@@VintageSewingMachineGarage Thank you so much for your reply! I'm glad to know the feet I have aren't year specific as I'm hoping to eventually find a 1920s or 1930s Singer(those are my favorite eras and Singer is my favorite brand) and would love to be able to use them. I'll also be sure to take a couple of the feet with me to "try on" beforehand on my hunting adventures. Since I'm mainly making clothing(dresses, skirts, blouses, that sort of thing), are there specific model numbers within my preferred time period and brand that are better or worse for that?
Your question on preferred machine models is a wise one to ask before purchasing a machine. I most often have multiple restored machines available to people who purchase from me. And I have found that well over half of them choose a different machine from the one they initially showed interest in once they had a chance to do some test sewing on more than one machine. Sewing machines are like autos in this respect. Some just "feel" easier to use depending on your individual needs. Singer is one of the greatest brands in history for sure. Given that you have low shank feet, if you want a machine from the 1920's or 1930's, you have a number of great Singer machines to pick from. Bear in mind though that Singer did not introduce ZigZag or Decorative Stitches (Blind stitch can be an important one for garment sewers) until their Slant Shank machines came along in the late 1950's. One approach you might consider is to have more than one machine. While not everyone needs more, given your love of the older Singers which were all Straight Stitch machines during your preferred era, you might consider finding a Singer 201 or for less $$ but just as strong are the Singer 66 models. Both models are Drop-In style Class 66 bobbins and they both take low shank feet/accessories. Then, I would also suggest searching for a Free Arm/Convertible machine. Singer did not produce one for the North American market until after they had moved into plastic parts/gears so I would suggest an alternative such as the Kenmore Free Arm Series. Most of those use Super High Shank feet so that might be an issue. But there are others worth looking at. The Brother company produced some early Free Arm machines that used low shank feet. I don't personally require the use of a Free Arm machine very often, but then I don't sew garments. While our ancestors did just fine with flat bed machines, a free arm is an awfully convenient feature when sewing cuffs and other garment construction techniques. If you would like to focus on just one machine, then either the Singer 66 or Singer 201 are excellent candidates and they have 8 1/2 inch throat areas for extra maneuvering under the needle.
@@VintageSewingMachineGarage I don't mind the older machines only having straight stitch and no free arm, since I have a modern Singer with all the bells and whistles should I need them(though I rarely use anything but a straight stitch anyway, and I like doing hand work for blind hems). I really appreciate the thorough advice and suggestions, and I'll keep an eye out for a Singer 66 or 201. Thank you!!
Oh thats good to hear that you have access to a Free Arm setup when you need it. That way, you can enjoy the tried and true Singer straight stitchers and still enjoy the convenience of Free Arm use when needed.
Thank you so much for this tutorial series. You have pulled the curtains of mystery from all these feet i have for my vintage machines. Now....I have a question as to where I can find regular pressure foot forms Free No 5 treadle. I , Like and idiot, took off the foot to try on feet from a jumble of feet I recieved. Of course...in the process, my foot disappeared. Would you have any idea where I could find one?
You might try online groups such as treadleon or search sites such as bonanza.com. I have found a number of vintage parts there. If you dont' see what you are seeking, it can be great to ask the sellers if they can point you in the right direction.
I have collections of old accessories and feet for singer. Many of them, I have no idea what they are. Some I have used. The smallest hemming foot is what we always called a shirt tail hem. braiding was often found on LADIES DRESS clothes. Such as winter suit jackets and coats and also around the skirt pocket area and on the cuff area. May think more of business wear.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. I have my Mom's 731. 1130 and 1240
Thank you for your great videos! I recently purchased my first vintage machine: a Singer 15B circa 1950, made in France. While searching eBay for presser feet and accessories, how do I know they'll fit my machine?
I am very interested to know if most Singer attachments can be used with vintage and antique machines. I actually have a model 12 that used the Braider and a few others you mentioned. I would like to know, if at all possible , which years are interchangeable? Is there a link where I can find this information? I am very new to sewing. I have a 1927 Model 127 and an 1882 Model 12K. Thank you!
The foot with the v-shape is I believe, a fringe foot. The gold plastic one might be a zipper foot?
Thanks for the video. Just got a sovereign deluxe sewing machine, do know where I can find parts like the feet and bobbin case?
The Ruffler Feet is Currently $39.99 at Joanne's Fabric! ;-)
I have the plastic n gold foot that came with my Kenmore and I am pretty sure it is for decorative stitching with the cams
PS I came here looking for info on how to thread and wind bobbins for my 1915 Western Electric swing motor machine. I just today cleaned it up and converted it to a hand crank because the motor was dangerously sparking and shocking me. I subscribed because you are keeping the old ways of sewing alive with your modern videos. TY TY TY!
Thank you for sharing Judith. It's how we all learn from each other!
I am sad that you did not show us how they work using fabric. I do have the complete set in a box that came with my machine.
Me too! It would be good if we learn how these work. Thank you!
Hi! Love these videos! Just got my great grandmas 15-30 singer w/Tiffany decals working and just found the feet! Not my intention to be a jerk or anything, I notice you say “these parts were machined” a lot. Actually, These feet would’ve been produced with a progressive stamping die, stamping out the metal shape and then progressing to the next station that would assemble the part (it’s technically not machining) I’m a tool and die maker by trade, so I can tell by looking at it that that’s what happened. Making the dies for those feet would have been so much fun!!!
Hi Betsy and thanks so much for sharing your knowledge about how parts like these are made. I suspect I could find a better term for what I've observed about many vintage parts and accessories. When you handle them, you notice how smooth and sometimes rounded off they are. As if they were polished. Most all new accessories I have seen are not as refined. They often have rough edges and other marks that show they were not made as well or at least that is how they appear. Let us know what you think might be the source of how the older attachments feel better in the hand. Thank you
Machining is a term used to describe parts that were drilled, milled, or turned. Since you seem quite interested in how these parts were made I thought you might find it interesting! :) Well I can’t say for certain because I don’t have the modern attachments, I only have the attachments that came with my great grandmothers sewing machine. But I can tell the material has been deburred and polished, they would have done this so the material traveled through the die easier (progress in tool steel composition could have made it so the thorough deburring and polishing was no longer necessary to ensure smooth die function). Noticeably Rough edges on a part produced on a die is a sign that the cutting edge of the die isn’t sharp. But you’re right in that all of the edges, even for a sharp die are very rounded and smooth. I was gonna go into work tomorrow and show the older guys I work with and ask them about what would’ve had to be done to make the part in more detail! If you find that interesting, I certainly wouldn’t mind sharing!
@@justgoto8 Sure, that would be wonderful. Do let us know!
Could it be an s as an appliqué foot ? Open toe to see where your stich is going ?
Have them
Maybe when you do this again, write the name of what item is on the bottom of the screen I couldn’t keep up trying to write it all down
Found a box of attachments in the storage space of my Great Grandmother's 1927 Portable 99 but most of them are terribly rusted. What can I use to help restore them? I will need to soak them in some kind of solution as the rust is in every nook and cranny.
Hello Erin. I've had good luck with Evapo-Rust as a solution. After using that, I would suggest using a good metal polish.
@@VintageSewingMachineGarage thank you so much! I would hate for these lovely old things to be ruined forever so I will attempt to restore.
Do u know the machine in the photo is a special edition machine the blue ring on the singer badge is an anniversary edition . Really nice
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Gracias por compartir
Can you advise what accessories I have. How can I send a photo to you?
cool video thanks new sub
I’ve a 1916 Singer 16K115 - will I be able to use these attachments with it?
I’d like to start a collection. How much do they cost today do you think.
It depends on the specific attachment but the vast majority are very reasonable. Some folks collect those that are rare and others collect the ones they hope to use or learn to use.
Thank you for the video!
I have a question and maybe you or one of your viewers could help me?
I have noticed that vintage presser feet look a lot like the images of industrial sewing feet that i have seen.
My question therefore is, if one can use these industrial presser feet with a "singer presser foot style" (or in my specific case a Pfaff 30, straight stich) machine ?
I haven't been able to find anything online comparing industrial and vintage presser feet.
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Compatibility of presser feet depends on several factors. First, the "Shank" style matters. Most all vintage Singer HOME machines use low shank feet after the turn of the 20th century mostly. The other variable is that some attachments were designed for machine models from different eras so and example would be ZigZag and Blind Stitch attachments which might not work with all models even when the Shank style is the same. Also note that MOST industrial sewing machines use 'High Shank" feet. There were some brands/models of home sewing machines that use High Shank and so many industrial feet of this type would work well on those home machines that take the High Shank style. Some of the Pfaff models and many (But not all) of the Necchi models used these. There are exceptions to all of these uses but many machines will follow the specs I listed here. If you are unsure what these Shank styles look like, you can watch my video on feet and attachments or pull up images online when doing a search.
@@VintageSewingMachineGarage Thank you so much for answering!
@@MsLarrythegreat You're very welcome. Here is the link to the Feet video I mentioned along with one for other attachment descriptions. Note that there is another video on the channel here that mentions "Attaching Rotary Style Feet" but that does not apply to any of the machines you are interested in. ua-cam.com/video/dSib6br6YwQ/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/sl-W4zE_F08/v-deo.html
@@VintageSewingMachineGarage thank you, great video as well!
Estoy segura que su explicación estuvo muy bien, pero no hablo inglés, soy de Perú. Quizás una explicación de manera didáctica para ver que es lo hace cada uno de los accesorios que presentó, se lo agradecería mucho.
Do you restore all of these machines yourself? if you do, it would be interesting to see the process, it'd be gold youtube content for sure.
Yes, I do restore all of the machines I find. I have made videos before showcasing some restoration procedures. Given the substantial time that some restorations take, its a challenge to show an entire restoration. I am planning on adding some videos in the future with "Restoration Tips" that might be helpful since some procedures apply generally regardless of brand.
@@VintageSewingMachineGarage that would be fabulous if you do that sir.
The final foot you showed eg clear.. I think this is for sewing vinyl or plastic
Excellent video. How do I contact you regarding servicing a Kenmore Model 83, Model 117 831. It has not been used for 20- 30 and I am having it restored.
Hi Spencer. I have not in the past been able to offer custom guidance beyond my local work here, but I'm working on a project to explore how to do just that. Stay tuned!
I found a box of these vintage feet but the adaptor (the one that you pinch to slide the hemming foot) is missing. Too bad because without it the feet are useless. Anybody has one that they dont use?
I recently purchased a singer 15-125 machine and I’m looking for a walking foot. Any idea where I could purchase one or any recommendations on the newer walking feet?
Thanks in advance
It should take a Low Shank style walking foot. FYI, use of walking foot attachments will generally reduce the available clearance between your feed dogs and the bottom of the sewing foot. Some people like using these while others have found them less than helpful. They are not a full substitution for an industrial walking foot machine. I would be sure to ask any seller if their walking foot attachment is compatible with your 15-125. I mention this because while it might be low shank, some attachments will have clearance issues fitting onto the machine depending on the model.
How about how to install them and change them out
Hi I love your videos and I have learn a lot. Somebody gave me an antique Singer machine G0564022, Patented Canada August 1911, RFJ5-8. It's like a little jewel I was so happy and though that after a good tune up I would be able to sew with it. But I can't not sew in three layers of slim cottons. When I want to make borders or bindings it won't sew at the beginning and at the end. I have change theneedle for a needle To sew jeans and it doesn't work.can you help me please the motor is 110 volt. Thank you.
At 14:22 you showed a singer special purpose foot. You are wrong about that only being made for the slant needle. I have a low shank Singer special purpose foot. The Singer 478 Stylist also Used Fashion Discs.
Thanks for sharing John.
Hello , I have Singer sewing machine of 1935. I would like to buy different types of presser foot. Can you suggest me from where I can purchase? Please help me with this.
Hello. What model is your Singer machine?
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Is anyone aware of a way to use old, Singer slant shank feet on newer, low shank machine? I have some old feet I'd love to use.
I think that they are not interchangeable. If you have a slant shank foot, it must be used on the slant shank machine.,And the same is true of low shank and high shank machines.
@@ddeetaurus Thanks for your answer. I was pretty sure I couldn't use them, I was just hoping there was an adapter or something because I have lots of slant shank "gadgets." Thanks again!
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I have one of those gold shank Kenmore feet that came with my grandma’s Kenmore 148.200.(148.200 doesn’t seem very common?). The foot is in a box with needles labeled “Q- For Vertical Bobbins”. It seems like a plain zigzag foot to me.
Yes, that is a "Q" sewing foot. It was said to have been specifically designed to work with "Q" sewing needles. It does look a lot like any ZigZag foot even if it is a Super High Shank version which was exclusive to Sears. It may be that it was helpful to have that foot when using "Q" needles, but I cannot say for sure. It is a great part of the history of the machine as it reflects the sewing fashion popularity of knitwear at the time. As for your Kenmore machine, I see them but not as often as some of the other models. It could be that it was offered for just one season and bear in mind that it would have been just one of a long series of models since Sears would attempt to meet every price point they could imagine (For example: There was a Kenmore Model 148.210 and I'm sure others in that series. Also, Sears would have many different series of machines at any given time. Its hard to imagine today just how vast the "Sewing and Vacuum" Departments were back in the day. It was a huge profit center for Sears and Roebuck and so their offerings were just as vast as were Singer's.
Vintage Sewing Machine Garage Thanks for the reply, I’m new to vintage sewing machines so its helpful to hear.
Isn't that foot you keep identifying as an edging foot just an elastic foot? It looks identical to modern elastic feet and I think it would cause more problems than it would solve if you tried to use it for edge piecing.
Thanks for asking Amy. It was referred to in everything I have read as an Edger Foot and sometimes a Multipurpose foot. The primary use it had back then was for sewing up to very narrow edges such as those you would find on a hankerchief or lace. Sewing lace onto woven fabrics was challenging enough and this foot would have helped those who had the courage to sew such materials!!