How to wind the bobbin on the Singer Model 338

[@zebraprawn8489]

Hey Andy! you taught me how to use a sowing machine from scratch! I needed to adjust some shirts for my partner and all we had was this specific machine, your videos saved me and so many other people, how to use these older machines is becoming lost media and you're helping and preserving such important knoledge that allos these machines to continue their life in todays modern age thankyou for you service!

[@andytubesewing1953]

Comments like yours help to justify the efforts I make with my videos. I appreciate that you took the time to let me know. It's very kind of you to do so and I appreciate it very much 🙏

[@MeSoChant]

My first sewing machine, bought last week, is a 338 model. I've never touched any sewing machine, so this tutorial is real gift. I got the instruction book, in french, but there's a world betwwen read an instruction and apply, or see someone make it and repeat the choregraphy...Thanks again, Mr Andy, from France.

[@andytubesewing1953]

oh thank you very much I make these videos with people like you in mind I love that your first machine is such a beautiful versatile vintage singer the 338 is a great machine and you can sew and craft many beautiful things with it I really appreciate your comments stop by whenever you can take care

[@MeSoChant]

@@andytubesewing1953 Hello, Mr Andy :) You're welcome...I Just looked at your video showing how it works inside, and it's amazing how things were beautifully done with metal parts and such creative, precise simultaneous actions. In a few days I will open mine to put oil where it must be, I'm glad because I will understand why it must be put here and there remembering the moving parts. I love when things are done with conscient mind, so thanks again for being such a pedagogue and sharing all this content.

[@jennamartin9718]

ive been learning so much about my sewing machine because of your videos!!! you're my hero! : )

[@andytubesewing1953]

Thanks very much, Jenna. I'm glad you found my channel. It's a great Postable ZigZag machine. Strong & dependable. It's the model my daughter requested when I offered her a restored machine. Besides the 20 Vidoe playlist for the 338, kzbin.info/aero/PLsCOZgzzaiKK4y8dsq3oMKJFTGsoNJWmi I also have a 30 video playlist of its little sister, the model 337 straight stitch machine. kzbin.info/aero/PLsCOZgzzaiKJxbOOMKQPvmeTRqi0dhGa5 I show how to completely restore the machine, so if you ever need to adjust it, replace parts, fix the tension or the foot pedal you can see me do all that. They are the same parts except your is the fancier ZZ model that takes pattern disc too! Happy, happy for you and hope you enjoy crafting and creating with it. Take Care.

[@elizportland]

So helpful. Thank you! I inherited this machine and your videos are really helping me figure out how to use it!

[@andytubesewing1953]

Welcome, and what a nice machine to inherit, congratulations! May I suggest you download a FREE copy of the original Instruction Manual from Singer? www.singer.com/search/support?title=338 It is a 38-page PDF and it has great info about using and caring for the machine. I read the entire manual of each model I work on as I feel it is well worth the time spent. Thanks for watching my channel and happy sewing.

[@percaine]

It's interesting that singer made so many models that are very similar with just a few minor changes.

[@andytubesewing1953]

Models within the same or two decades are similar. They made hundreds of different models over 100+ years, and the mechanics have varied quite a bit, but some things did not need changing. Needle bar, Presser foot, feed dog, etc.

[@ronalddaub9740]

Exactly my 348 looks identical to that and my 347 looks similar

[@Theantiquerepairman]

Singer 348 478 bobbin stop will work on 338 if you ever wanted to grade your machine ..singer later decided it was better to make bobbin stop and many people upgraded 338 ..singer salesman sold them later as upgrades and put them on the older models ..there adjustable so you can spool different amounts of thread

[@olgamarti2266]

Gracias siempre recurro a sus videos.Es de gran utilidad para muchas personas.Olga Argentina

[@andytubesewing1953]

Muchas gracias, Olga. Es un comentario tan agradable. Agradezco que veas mi canal. Cuídate.

[@daffycatbennett3555]

I had been wondering if that arm guide was used! I'm glad to note I predicted the thread path correctly! With no auto stop, I would need to be careful winding bobbins on this machine...

[@andytubesewing1953]

People new to sewing on a vintage machine usually wind the bobbin at full speed and it's easy to over-fill it and have it come flying off the spindle...Yikes! I know this from personal experience...hahaha.

[@glennhaines6162]

Hi Andy, Love the videos, thanks, so helpful. I’ve just bought a 338 and, like yours in this video, when I engage the bobbin winder the needle still runs. What should I do to stop this? Also you refer to service manuals, where would it be possible to find a service guide for this machine? Many thanks Glenn

[@andytubesewing1953]

Congrats on your new machine, Glenn. Thanks for keeping it in service. If you released the stop motion knob as I show in the video, and the needle bar still moves, the clutch washer behind the knob may be installed backward, or the parts are just dirty and need a good cleaning. I don't know of a free Service Manual for the 338, but you can buy and download one here for $9 manualsoncd.com/product/singer-338-sewing-machine-service-manual/ Also, I have 30+ videos for restoring a model 337, the sister machine to your 338. The 337 is the same machine without the flip-up arm cover. I show most of the things you'll find in the service manual (not all) Here is my playlist for the 337 kzbin.info/aero/PLsCOZgzzaiKJxbOOMKQPvmeTRqi0dhGa5 Thanks for watching my channel and good luck.

[@glennhaines6162]

@@andytubesewing1953 Amazing, thanks Andy, much appreciated. Keep up the great work!

[@andytubesewing1953]

@@glennhaines6162 Sure, good luck.

[@kattyg5759]

Thank you so much, you made my day!!!

[@andytubesewing1953]

Always happy to get a nice comment! Thanks for taking the time and for watching my channel.

[@judy8798]

Thank you for this video, its good to know how to properly wind a bobbin :) I wonder if you would be so kind as to suggest the source of an issue I am having with the 338, where the stop motion knob becomes loose after sewing for a while, then the needle stops. I'm pretty sure that I have the clutch disk(?) in the correct position with the screw in between. (watched another video on this).

[@andytubesewing1953]

The cause is your installation method or a worn clutch washer. Your "pretty sure" you installed it correctly. I'm pretty sure you did not. 🙏😉 You can take the washer off, rotate it 180 degrees and put it back on, and try that. Also, be sure the handwheel is completely pushed on as far as possible before you tighten the stop motion knob. I have also found the washer put on backward, meaning the wrong side facing the machines. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnnPammNgZaesKM If none of that works it may be a worn clutch washer, but I've only had one of those after all the machines I've done.

[@judy8798]

@@andytubesewing1953 Thank you for your reply. I’ve got the machine sewing perfectly now. My son helped me a bit with this as his finger dexterity is better than mine and he tightened it so much that I’m unable to loosen it. I’ve been winding bobbins with the needle going up and down. I’m wondering if this is harmful to the machine, perhaps in the long run. Next time he’s here I’ll ask him to loosen it and see if the wheel will behave itself net being as tight as now.

[@andytubesewing1953]

@@judy8798 I'm glad he was able to help. Yes, in the long run winding bobbins with the needle/hook/feed dog in motion will cause more wear, but using it that way won't hurt anything for a few weeks.

[@judy8798]

@@andytubesewing1953 Thank you :)

[@jgsawka]

This is great! I'm looking to pick up one of these. Do you know how many amps this motor is?

[@andytubesewing1953]

0.6 or 0.7 amps if you'd like to see more videos of this model, here is a playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLsCOZgzzaiKK4y8dsq3oMKJFTGsoNJWmi&si=A_GUrZHzlKs-JvvT You can also go to singer.com/support and enter model 338 in the search box to download a free copy of the original instruction manual. It's a nice machine. Versatile and strong and you can get pattern cams about 20 different ones for different patterns that you insert into the top under the arm cover flap

[@valarina2008]

look like we all know how to do but many times mistake are happening. Thank you very much.

[@andytubesewing1953]

You are welcome, Valarina. Whenever I post videos of a different model I get many emails about how to wind the bobbin, thread the needle, etc. so I started to make these type of videos. Many people new to sewing or this machine can now see how to do the bobbin. It was nice of you to take time and comment, thanks!

[@ballerinafantastique]

What size bobbin do I need to buy? I tried buying new ones but they were too thick and my thread kept snapping

[@andytubesewing1953]

If you have a Singer Model 338 machine it uses Singer Class 66 Plastic Bobbins. That is what it came from the factory with. The part number is 172336. I buy mine here: www.ebay.com/p/664504770 but there are many, many sellers online and in some fabric stores and even Walmart may have them. Thanks for watching my channel.

[@eileenmacri2254]

Thank you very much Andy

[@andytubesewing1953]

You are welcome, Eileen. I'm glad if it helped. Some other playlists that you may like about the 338/337 Singer. kzbin.info/aero/PLsCOZgzzaiKK4y8dsq3oMKJFTGsoNJWmi kzbin.info/aero/PLsCOZgzzaiKJxbOOMKQPvmeTRqi0dhGa5 Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@Justjoszie]

#AndyTube is AWESOME!! The Color is Tiffany Teal so My Machine's name is Jacky lol lke the famous Tiffany box and Dress LOL She matches my Art room Perfectly I Love her... and your Videosssssssss are a God sent... Thank you so much... x~J

[@andytubesewing1953]

Happ Jacky, wonderful, and congrats. 🏆

[@ronalddaub9740]

It's strange how that looks just like my 348 even the cam door is the same the 347 is different I have it has the plastic gear but nonetheless the 348 I have has steel gears throughout

[@olgamarti2266]

Lastima que esta en Ingles, y cuesta siendo nde habla latina.Olga de Argentina

[@andytubesewing1953]

Saludos, Olga. El video está en inglés porque ese es el idioma que hablo. Si no habla inglés, permítame ayudarlo a educarlo sobre el uso de subtítulos en el video y cómo cambiar el idioma de inglés a español o cualquier otro idioma que elija. Es fácil de hacer como puedes ver en estos dos videos cortos. Si usa un teléfono celular para mirar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYG2mKibe8R2psk Si usa una computadora portátil o de escritorio para mirar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h16ZkGqVmcebiNE Ahora puede ver cualquier video de KZbin que tenga CC activado y cambiar el idioma a su gusto. Gracias por ver mi canal.