I've had my grandmother's machine forever and I have no idea what I'm doing. When you pulled that tray off I was flabbergasted. What is A feed Dogs Lever. Lord Jesus.
I’ve had this machine for over a year and finally decided to get brave and learn how to use it. Yours is the first video I’ve watched and has already made me feel comfortable enough to touch the machine. Thank-you!! I’ll keep pushing forward and learning with your videos.
wow this is one of the most well organized and efficient walk throughs i have ever seen for a sewing machine. I'm super pumped to use my new machine now!!!
I love this sewing machine, I got this model in 2001 but I also have the 385 model from 1987. Best mechanical sewing machines. I found the manual online, but your videos have helped me understand the machine better, thanks so much!!!!
Thank you for this! I bought my machine YEARS ago, wanting to learn how to sew. I took a class and prob tried a couple of times YEARS ago (prob a good 15-20 years now). Now I am dusting it off and trying to do this again and your tutorial helped tremendously since I am very visual. THANK YOU< THANK YOU!!
Wonderful video! I love how you demonstrate how each part moves/works, not just pointing it out. I’m learning to sew and this was really helpful. Thank you so much!
Just found this video while trying to use a machine gifted by my grandma. I’ve casually seen my whole life so I know enough, but this was so helpful for this specific machine! Thank you!!
Thank you so much. My Husqvarna suddenly died, sparks and smoke coming out of the site where the power cord goes into the machine. Luckily I had this Singer but I was totally familiar with it. Thank you for the info where all the buttons etc are. Much appreciated.
I havevthis machine, got it at the goodwill and it came with the hardcover it was still in the plastic wrapping and so were the tools. Lovely machine. But, no manual. I did download one. Thank you for showing me the features. I've been thinking of getting an computerized one but I'm not going to right now.
I am so glad I found your channel. I have a 385 that my husband bought for me about 2005. I did not understand it so I just kept it in box. I have brought it out of hiding, trying to see if it can handle bag making thicknesses. Your videos are fantastic and have helped me learn so much. Can you explain more about the pressure foot pressure lever, and what setting is best if I am trying to sew through four layers of vinyl? Thank you for your wonderful teaching!
Thanks so much. So glad you are moving into Bagmaking also! For bags you would place the pressure adjusting lever on 3. Check out this video also on sewing heavyweights and bags. This is the perfect machine.ua-cam.com/video/X-ioWgShbtg/v-deo.html
THANK YOU, MY ENGLISH NOT VERY GOOD BUT VISUALLY YOU UNDESRSTAND WHAT I NEED TO LEARN ABOUT THE SEWING MACHINE THAT THEY LEAN ME. I WHISH YOU NEVER STOP MAKING BEGINNER VIDEOS. THANKS I HOPE NEVER STOP YOU ARE EXCELENT
Thank you! I was gifted this machine and am sitting down to get to know it. My bobbin winder pin will not move left or right. 😢 Do you know how I can access it to see if I can do anything about it?
I have one that was given to me and all i have ever sewn is patches on my sons work pants and they only pass because they are work pants lol. I started having issues with my top thread getting stuck somewhere below the tensioner and around the U part and it will sometimes break the thread or pull it out of the needle. Any idea what i should look at? I started searching for videos and found yours and have learned so much. Thank you so much.
WOw you are awesome! I am so lucky to have found your channel, I would like to start sewing and this playlist is for the sewing machine I have. Thank you for your work in making tutorials, I am a new subscriber :)
My aunt just gifted me this sewing machine she’s had for years! I just decided to try it out and it seems like the fabric is having a hard time “feeding” I can manually feed it and it’s fine but the minute I stop pulling it through the fabric stays put. Any suggestions??
Is that model #385.16130200?? If so that's the one that I have that I bought at Sears when they were still in business, mine has to be at least almost 20 years old but I barely used it, since you made this video two years ago can you tell me when and where you got yours? Thank you so much!
I was told if the inner casing is mainly plastic you should use a plastic bobbin. For the first ten years I had the machine I used metal bobbins. I think using metal bobbins all of the time will cause a mechanical issue afterwhile. Thanks for viewing and writing!
I received one but it won’t sew, it was missing the plate and I ordered one it still won’t sew neither will the hand wheel move, any suggestions why this can be?
I would suggest cleaning the machine because lent may be an issue. I have a video for that. I would suggest oiling the machine because the internal mechanism that allows the hand wheel to turn may not be lubricated. I have a video for this. If these do not work you may need to get the machine serviced at your local sewing machine repair shop.
I've had my grandmother's machine forever and I have no idea what I'm doing. When you pulled that tray off I was flabbergasted. What is A feed Dogs Lever. Lord Jesus.
You have a lot to learn!!
I’ve had this machine for over a year and finally decided to get brave and learn how to use it.
Yours is the first video I’ve watched and has already made me feel comfortable enough to touch the machine. Thank-you!! I’ll keep pushing forward and learning with your videos.
You’re welcome!!!
wow this is one of the most well organized and efficient walk throughs i have ever seen for a sewing machine. I'm super pumped to use my new machine now!!!
Wow! Thanks so much!!!
I love this sewing machine, I got this model in 2001 but I also have the 385 model from 1987. Best mechanical sewing machines. I found the manual online, but your videos have helped me understand the machine better, thanks so much!!!!
You’re welcome. !!
Ive had this sewing machine for over a decade and maybe used it once. You’re tutorials have been very easy to follow. Thank you!!
You’re welcome!
Thanks for the excellent instructional video. I have sewn for all my life, and still enjoy opportunities to learn.
You’re welcome!
Thank you for this! I bought my machine YEARS ago, wanting to learn how to sew. I took a class and prob tried a couple of times YEARS ago (prob a good 15-20 years now). Now I am dusting it off and trying to do this again and your tutorial helped tremendously since I am very visual. THANK YOU< THANK YOU!!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for this video. Very demonstrative. I got gifted a sewing machine and have never touched one before, so this was very instructive.
You’re welcome 😉
Wonderful video! I love how you demonstrate how each part moves/works, not just pointing it out. I’m learning to sew and this was really helpful. Thank you so much!
Thanks so much! So glad this assisted you in your sewing journey!
My 385 is from 1978. Still sewing with it today.
Yes! I love this!!!
Just found this video while trying to use a machine gifted by my grandma. I’ve casually seen my whole life so I know enough, but this was so helpful for this specific machine! Thank you!!
You’re so welcome 😉 😍😍😍
Nice job with the updated video. I learned using your old video, and I come back to it from time to time. Glad to see your still making videos!
Yes and thanks for commenting 😍😍😍
WOW!!! Thank you so much! Perfect instructions and the order that you proceed in is really helpful.
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for posting these videos. They are wonderful and you explain everything so well. I am going to use them to learn to sew this summer.
You’re welcome!
I love this video!! I just bought a sewing machine and I would’ve never known all these details ! Thank you
You are so welcome!🤗
Wow this video was super helpful I just bought a similar sewing machine because it has a lot of features, but of course no manual. Thank you so much.
You’re welcome. Glad I could assist!
Thank you so much. My Husqvarna suddenly died, sparks and smoke coming out of the site where the power cord goes into the machine. Luckily I had this Singer but I was totally familiar with it. Thank you for the info where all the buttons etc are. Much appreciated.
You’re so welcome!
Thank you so very much for these videos! I took wood shop in high school. This has been so incredibly helpful. Thanks again!!!
You are so welcome!
I havevthis machine, got it at the goodwill and it came with the hardcover it was still in the plastic wrapping and so were the tools. Lovely machine. But, no manual. I did download one.
Thank you for showing me the features.
I've been thinking of getting an computerized one but I'm not going to right now.
You’re welcome!
hi I just picked picked this machine up. where did you download a manual from?
I am so glad I found your channel. I have a 385 that my husband bought for me about 2005. I did not understand it so I just kept it in box. I have brought it out of hiding, trying to see if it can handle bag making thicknesses. Your videos are fantastic and have helped me learn so much.
Can you explain more about the pressure foot pressure lever, and what setting is best if I am trying to sew through four layers of vinyl? Thank you for your wonderful teaching!
Thanks so much. So glad you are moving into Bagmaking also! For bags you would place the pressure adjusting lever on 3.
Check out this video also on sewing heavyweights and bags. This is the perfect machine.ua-cam.com/video/X-ioWgShbtg/v-deo.html
THANK YOU, MY ENGLISH NOT VERY GOOD BUT VISUALLY YOU UNDESRSTAND WHAT I NEED TO LEARN ABOUT THE SEWING MACHINE THAT THEY LEAN ME. I WHISH YOU NEVER STOP MAKING BEGINNER VIDEOS. THANKS I HOPE NEVER STOP YOU ARE EXCELENT
You’re welcome thanks for watching!
Slick remake! Best!
Thanks 😊
Thank you! I was gifted this machine and am sitting down to get to know it.
My bobbin winder pin will not move left or right. 😢 Do you know how I can access it to see if I can do anything about it?
Not sure about this one.
That was EXCELLENT! THANKS!
You're welcome!
This is what i needed. Thanks!
You're welcome!
I'm excited!😊
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I have one that was given to me and all i have ever sewn is patches on my sons work pants and they only pass because they are work pants lol. I started having issues with my top thread getting stuck somewhere below the tensioner and around the U part and it will sometimes break the thread or pull it out of the needle. Any idea what i should look at?
I started searching for videos and found yours and have learned so much. Thank you so much.
I would try a few things: rethread the machine and clean the machine. Hope this helps.
WOw you are awesome! I am so lucky to have found your channel, I would like to start sewing and this playlist is for the sewing machine I have. Thank you for your work in making tutorials, I am a new subscriber :)
You’re welcome ☺️. Thanks for joining!
My aunt just gifted me this sewing machine she’s had for years! I just decided to try it out and it seems like the fabric is having a hard time “feeding” I can manually feed it and it’s fine but the minute I stop pulling it through the fabric stays put. Any suggestions??
You need to raise the feed dogs. Watch this tutorial: ua-cam.com/video/vhoEaUB6iw0/v-deo.htmlsi=vKBWZ7Ij1UAct-VU
Is that model #385.16130200?? If so that's the one that I have that I bought at Sears when they were still in business, mine has to be at least almost 20 years old but I barely used it, since you made this video two years ago can you tell me when and where you got yours? Thank you so much!
Yes it is! Someone gifted me this machine. So not sure about its beginnings. It probably originated at Sears.
Thank you !
You're welcome!
I bought a machine second hand and it is missing the spoon holder. Can I use something else or do I have to order a spool holder?
You may be able to get by with a wood dowel and e6000 glue. I’ve never tried it though. Otherwise, you could order the piece online.
How to get the bobbin out pls help
What about stitch setting for standard sewing straight stitch?
Stitch length is 3 and stitch width is 0.
I noticed you are using a plastic bobin mine has a metal am I doing something wrong?
I was told if the inner casing is mainly plastic you should use a plastic bobbin. For the first ten years I had the machine I used metal bobbins. I think using metal bobbins all of the time will cause a mechanical issue afterwhile. Thanks for viewing and writing!
Awesome, thankyou!
You’re welcome 😊
Gratitude love care so grateful I find you. I am subscribe .
Yeah thanks much!
Thank you great video
Very welcome
I received one but it won’t sew, it was missing the plate and I ordered one it still won’t sew neither will the hand wheel move, any suggestions why this can be?
I would suggest cleaning the machine because lent may be an issue. I have a video for that. I would suggest oiling the machine because the internal mechanism that allows the hand wheel to turn may not be lubricated. I have a video for this. If these do not work you may need to get the machine serviced at your local sewing machine repair shop.
@@whatsshecreating thanks for responding
Part 2
Amazing Video, thx for helping me get started on learning the location for everything! 🧵
You’re welcome ☺️
The ONE part I wanted to know the name of, you didn't show. SMH UGH
What part was it that I missed?