Cute Singer Model 20 Needs Some TLC - Fixing up this Machine and Test Sewing

[@tiredthesbian]

This video came in so handy! I just picked up a 1914 model from facebook marketplace and it’s in good condition, but this is still very informative! So excited to get mine cleaned up and oiled, it’s such a fascinating little machine! Just goes to show, they don’t make toys like they used to-used an electric plastic toy sewing machine that was brand new not long ago and I thought the thing was going to explode! But 100+ years later, these are still functional!

[@tinyhandmadedolls4529]

Another fabulous video, you are covering all my favourite machines! I enjoyed your unintentional? pun “There’s quite a lot involved in needles, more than meets the eye” 😂 thank you for giving the toys the same care and attention you give the larger machines, I love it. Glad to be a patreon member, you give us so much.

[@Balkongodlaren]

Here´s a trick for chain stitch machines (including cover stitch): Instead of "chaining out", stop before the edge of the fabric with the needle in its top position and raise the presser foot. Use a spatula or some other thin and non sharp instrument between the presser foot and the fabric and pull out a loop of the needle thread(s), a couple of inches long, and cut the thread(s) at the end of the loop. Remove the fabric from the machine and the thread(s) will be pulled to the underside by the hook, and the stitch won't unravel when you pull on the treads. (You may have to slightly back up and hold your hand wheel, depending on your machine). On a machine with more than one thread they can easily be tied together on the underside for extra security!

[@ironwolfusa]

That is an amazing little machine! The first sewing machine I remember seeing was my Grandmothers treadle Singer. Great workmanship back then for sure.

[@crr8297]

Thank you, that was very interesting about the needles, no wonder the sewing center looks at me funny when I ask for a regular sewing needle.LOL

[@Акула-б3х]

This "toy" often used by a workers who packed the flour sacks in Soviet Union after WWII. This model is so rare here!

[@meganmills6545]

Just FYI for anyone looking for a non-original needle to fit their model 20: I got some Klasse DCx1 'Type B' needles to try them out in my model 20 as I couldn't find the Schmetz ones locally (here in New Zealand). Unfortunately the shank on this brand, at least, is too thick to fit in the hole in the needlebar. I'm going to try grinding them down a bit to see if that will do the trick as it shouldn't need much I don't think.

[@libh8956]

This is fascinating, thank you!

[@dariusjanulis4119]

Interesting little singer. 👍thank you👍

[@lesliez1652]

I have one of these that turns freely but I never tried to thread it or sew with it - it just sits. I was told these 'toy' Singers were popular with college kids to take off to school in years past.

[@katehead5356]

I wonder if you have any ideas on how to fix the timing on an Essex mk2 mini machine

[@didic6470]

Yes, I have the same issue with and Essex Mark 1.

[@katehead5356]

@@didic6470 I did get it figured out in the end!

[@anncrosby2094]

Thanks for these videos on the toys, I was expecting the Pfaff to be at least 50 per cent metal! The Singer is so much more practical and robust. If I find a random needle out of it’s box I struggle to I.d it they are not individually marked, so how do you know what it is…just by appearance…? I would love a video about that…thank you Ann

[@vaccavo]

I liced the video of the auction. So there was already a Bernete years ago. Nothing new.

[@vaccavo]

I need help with my Elna. Do you have an e-mail?