Demonstration Video of a Singer 15-91 Sewing Machine

[@katyglesener1583]

Thank you so much for such a thorough video! I just got a 15-91 and I’m a visual learner, so the paper manual doesn’t do much for my brain lol! I appreciate your time so much!

[@clairepatt2407]

Finally upgraded from my beginner machine, I got one of these in a cabinet for $40 in FANTASTIC condition. But I was struggling to get it threaded lol, this video helped a lot! It sews beautifully 😭❤

[@HicklerJantlick]

Thanks so much for bothering to look at us. I like that!! Few people seem to take the time to do that. Seems like common sense to me for good communication.. Great video !!

[@archiem6323]

I just bought one and I must say, the best investment I've ever made. Thanks for sharing.

[@robinj.9329]

It's too bad that no one manufactures a Machine of such quality today ! There IS still a vast world wide market for such a versatile, heavy-duty Machine. Otherwise, why do used and "Restored" machines command such high prices ? So many Manufacturers missing out? HUGE PROFITS out there, waiting for another Machine like THIS !!!!!

[@waltsz]

So glad to have found this video. Threading the machine is not difficult, but I had a hard time remembering the sequence. I inherited the machine from my mother-in-law whose machine was manufactured in 1951. I spent more than its value in renovating it, and it's beautiful and still a workhorse. Thanks for posting this instructional.

[@nathantordjman1588]

The easiest, fastest, simplest video I have ever seen! Thanks a lot!

[@lindaeisenmann8002]

I own one of these and I'm so happy to find this video. I will come back to watch again when I'm in front of the machines. Yay and thank you !!!

[@CyclePath4U]

Thank you for the well done video. I inherited my 15-91 from my dad who bought it for upholstery. I've made or modified lots of camping gear with it. I broke the needle on my most recent project and appreciated the information about installing the needle with the flat to the left. I've used my wife's Elna but I still prefer straight stitching with this machine.

[@JustinaMorgaHector]

Thank you so much, After many videos you were the one that helped me to get my machine to wirk😊😊😊

[@jesshothersall]

I never realised the prong next to the bobbin tension was for winding bobbins, thought it was just to hold spare cotton! It's so obvious now you've pointed it out. Learning something useful every time I come, and thanks for the clear threading instructions too

[@MsYumpickles]

Found one of these in the cabinet for 25 dollars. Still need to clean it up a little, but wow, can't wait to work with it.

[@Tv.macias]

nice video, this helps me as beginner, and i have the same model as you have, what is tension nob for? and what's the default number?

[@nikiphillips5231]

I love the video!! Please keep doing these videos!! There are not enough of them out there about these beautiful machines. :)

[@texasgigi3684]

Great video!! FINALLY!!! Someone mentioned the orientation of the flat spot on the needle!!!! Yayyyy! I’m having trouble with my thread being too slack. I have larger spools, so I had to buy a spool tree or whatever you call it. I can’t figure out, where to sit the darn thing, so that the thread goes through the machine with normal tension. Also, what should my tension knob be set on for leather, vs cloth?

[@susanmazzanti5643]

I have one of these that I purchased new and I still have the case. It is in very good shape and will still sew anything. I've owned other machines but none I love like this one

[@k.m.60]

Susan Mazzanti how do you stitch the materials together? I’ve followed the directions and it will not sew, only leave holes 😢

[@JacquelineLP]

@@k.m.60 make sure you have a new needle in and that it's inserted properly. 👍🏽

[@karenhickey3377]

Could you show how to wind the bobbin on this machine please? Thank you so much. Great video! It sure helps me a ton 🤩

[@SouthCountryMom]

I still have my mother's 15-91 with it's original bobbin case. Where could I buy a new bobbin case if I ever need one?

[@JacquelineLP]

eBay is where I my bobbin cases.

[@judyfrench3310]

I love it. How much. How do I go about buying one?

[@jacqueline4107]

Hi I just got one, but can't disengage the needle from working when I loosen the wheel. I am trying to put thread on a bobbin. I didn't realize until now I saw this tutorial just how great this machine is! Mine is model number JO550937. What year was it made?

[@terrylynnbourdages1770]

Hey Hey .. great tutorial ! I have just been gifted with this machine and though is sews really great .. it's a bit squeaky !! Any ideas what may be the problem ??

[@JacquelineLP]

It needs oil!

[@rogerpeggywheat1630]

It needs a drop of oil in the hook of the bobbin.

[@tomthompson7400]

great video , the best and clearest video ive seen in a long while , no waffle just facts ive just bought one of these as i dont have space for an industrial machine , i would have liked a walking foot , im a diver and need to sew webbing say four layers of seat belt webbing , what needle and thread size would you advise me to go for , it has to be tough , thanks tom

[@lindagilmore2325]

To sew webbing, try using needle numbers 16 (denim needle) up to #20. Walking foot: get a “low shank” walking foot. Generic ones run about $30 and work fine for cloth. For multiple layers of webbing, you might have to invest a little more. But, a walking foot works great on the 15-91. Thread sizes: you’ll have to be the judge regarding the thickness of the thread you need. The higher the number the number (example: “15 pound”,) - the thicker the thread, I believe.

[@tomthompson7400]

@@lindagilmore2325 many thanks for the time and information in your reply .

[@debbieboyd8235]

I have this machine and love it. It decided to quit feeding tonight any suggestions. I changed bobbin out and re threaded. Thank you

[@aisharobinson4451]

Thanks for explaining how the oscillating bobbin works!

[@LeeMeyer-nb4ns]

Would you please tell me how to adjust 15-91 singer machine to sew thick fabric without broke upper thread. Thank you so much. I sew 4 layers of cotton the upper thread keep broke

[@joymay172]

looking forward to some additional videos

[@michaelbean739]

Always informative videos. Could you please tell what year the 15-91 was introduced. Nobody seems to know. Thanks TR.

[@bobcatt2294]

What are the advantages of an oscillating bobbin? Thumbs up.

[@mariacano6427]

My name is Brenda and thank you for your wonderful video. I learned so much. I also have 3 of them but with the shuttle. Not sure what year it is or model. If you have a shuttle type can you please do a video on it.

[@ellawhite6802]

Hello, my grandma has been having a problem her oscillating bobbin, when she is sewing the bobbin just pops right out...so I checked it out and she is right...the treading and all that is good, and when we put the bobbin in it clicks but the bobbin is loose...could anyone help me out so i can fix my grandma's machine, so she could do what she loves...much appreciated

[@adeagbotinuke9843]

Hi, I just bought same machine but the thread keeps breaking from the needle. Pls what do I do?

[@sweetsiren5620]

Adeagbo Tinuke make tention littlebit lose from threade side

[@BEANDIRECT]

Rethread the entire machine from beginning

[@marianmarin8788]

I'm envious... I have the same one and it doesn't work. It does not sew evenly and after 4-5 stitches the thread breaks. Please advice for settings. God bless you.

[@lindagilmore2325]

I’m a home sewer and the 2nd owner of a singer 15-91 that was manufactured in 1949. Please do not give up on your 15-91 machine. It’s an easily repairable machine with simple authentic Singer vintage and inexpensive parts that are readily available on the internet. It sounds like your machine needs a simple overhaul, which is a good cleaning of the parts, tension and other adjustments, lubrication, and a check of the wiring. I learned to do that myself with success but there are certainly good sewing machine repair people who can make your machine fully functional snd a pleasure to use. The Singer 15-91 has the reputation of being one of the best home machines ever made. You’ve got a gem there!

[@cathyadams1729]

What tension is normal for this machine

[@kaarlimakela3413]

Well I have this machine and it's breaking my heart. I am missing a tiny piece I don't know the name of. It is the thing just above the needle-holding screw, the thing which holds the thread out to the right side on its way to the needle! This sweetie has been in the family since Xmas 1952, the same month it came off the assembly line ... The purr of this motor brings more comfort to my soul than anything else I own ... It won't work right without this part ... what is it called?

[@justinshelton5026]

Kaarli Makela .. I think it’s just called a thread guide

[@kboleather]

There is a parts list available (pdf download) for this machine.

[@reconbandit28]

hello, great video, Can you swap out the needle for a thicker one to sew leather with?

[@dariocarafa3788]

I just got the same exact machines serial number AL088... love it

[@hourglas39]

Wow, I had no idea you guys did shipping. :) Good Deal and beautiful machine. Just found one for $25 but it needs some work.

[@davidstaller8247]

We recently started to use the 15-91 to make masks when it goes from one layer to thicker it start missing stitches, what are things we can do to fix the problem?

[@JacquelineLP]

It needs a new needle.

[@johannaerasmus3549]

I have a 15K80, is it possible to please tell me what year it is?

[@bluesuzuki4758]

I just bought one from a garage sale it's belt driven with 1 long door on it that just lays out doesn't slide it looks just like the one you have in the video I'm not sure what kind of belt I need for it , so i took the belt off my singer 348 and it worked only it ran kinda slow not to bnb its fullest speed and once I got it to sew correctly without bunching it would see a lil then stop right on top of the vinyl fabric that I was using. Why?

[@joseenoel8070]

Hi , i have a Singer 15J, could you tell me the year it was made ? Thank you for your video, that is very helpful.

[@-----REDACTED-----]

I have a 15-88 and got it to work. But now the bobbin case keeps jumping out of the shuttle and the needle thread keeps tearing or getting stuck in the shuttle/race... I just don’t get why. It used to work wonderfully for a time...

[@goonivere]

Thank you so much!! I just got one of these!

[@irisfeliciano3592]

I have one and it is frozen when i turn the wheel it spins but nothing else spins. What can i do.

[@irisfeliciano3592]

It has a lot of rust on the bottom

[@debracox7853]

I’m about 90% sure I’m looking at 15-91 anything else I should look for to be sure ?

[@cherylnewell9806]

Have one and I love it

[@brunocoronel3636]

Good day. I have a singer 15-91 and I want to install a motor on that: Should I make any change before to put the motor?

[@ryanwalsh2995]

I have this machine very new to sewing iam getting some problems with my bottom thread balling up and several threads comming out of the bobbin after a short stitch can anyone help?

[@irisnaderi358]

Ryan Walsh did you get it to work. Usually the bunching up of threads means that the top may not be threaded correctly and you should start over with threading. The problem is with the top thread and not the bottom.

[@tx2128]

Having an issue with this model where it (sometimes) has the bottom thread knot up and leave a hideous bunch on whatever I'm working on. Then when I go to cut the threads, there'll be three sticking out from the bobbin side instead of one. Looks absolutely awful, leaves a hideous knot on my project, wondering if this is an issue with the bobbin case? I'm threading it right according to the instruction manual and how you did it in this video...is it something with the bobbin tension? Any thoughts on what's happening?

[@ryanwalsh2995]

I have this same issue did you ever find the reasoning to your issues?

[@mikekosak9598]

check your thread tension. change it all the way up or down to learn the symptoms of too high or too low tension

[@BluegrassPercussion]

where can i purchase #19 and 21 needles for this machine. When using a # 18 needle what size thread can be used? Thank you

[@k.m.60]

I have the model AL110358 and it will not thread. I don’t know what to do, yes I haven’t used one since elementary but I followed the directions and I still can’t get it to go through. What am I doing wrong? Please help, thank you!

[@caitcarlin8596]

Hi I don't have any attachments for my 15k. Do you know if I can use new low shank attachments or can I only use original vintage, I really want a zig-zagger, buttonholer and ruffler. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@KimberlySmith-pc7lj]

Can you tell me how to remove the light bulb on my singer 15 91

[@BEANDIRECT]

It is held by two springs First in screw the round silver disc on back Under they you will see a screw undo that and you can easily access the light bulb cover which has the two spring like clips the protective light bulb cover then slides out and there you have it the light bulb kind of wiggles out counter clockwise it doesn’t really in screw in my case it just fell out

[@minnowbutte5265]

I have two singer machines.one is a model JB327926 the other model JC134068 am looking to find an instruction manual. They are both electric with ossilating bobbins" I think"any help would be appreciated

[@jacklarrywatkins-jones4986]

This website should give you all the information that you are looking for: www.tias.com/stores/relics/

[@jessicaplatt9277]

I need serious help my 15-91 everytime i start to sow the needle goes down no stitches just cuts the thread on top!! Helps me please!!

[@MikeWMorgan]

Make sure your needle is on correctly

[@noelcortez9931]

On my 15-91 it sews but it cuts my thread at the needle. what can I do to sew at any speed with out breaking?

[@donnawhipple4079]

years ago i fixed a singer prewar and after put together believe it in 1951 got this baby humming stitched great. but every time stoped thread broke. brother in law millwright said take bobbin out spray wd 40 I disgread as he always said don't use it. now was the only time I did this as he said there is a tiny bit of dust you can't see but the machine knows thus breaking thread. ok Did over night' next day wiped out. and reoiled bobbin back together. He was right. worked great this tank is still running great.

[@jessicaplatt9277]

Me too

[@noelcortez9931]

Got it ! needle was backwards.

[@shugarysubstances]

found one of these at a thrift store today for ten dollars. horrible condition; looks like it sat in a barn for the past 30-40 years. covered in rust, rusted solid practically. a little wd-40 and I've got some parts moving again, but I can't get the machine to actually move. it's definitely a project, but I'm excited to restore it.

[@rochellewilliams3313]

Please show a video on how to clean a 15-99 thank you.

[@lynnvonholtum7633]

where can I get an operators manual for a 15-91 machine ?

[@KarenFarrell]

Google Singer 15-91 user manual, and you can download a PDF. There are a few old, printed manuals on eBay as well.

[@careybenson5163]

my thread keeps breaking and it's a thread for heavy material. any suggestions on what I could do to fix it.

[@chevydude658]

Carey Benson I am having the exact same issue on my 15. Did you find a resolution to this problem?

[@dazedlynx]

Change your needle

[@dazedlynx]

Put on spool cap larger then your spool,not to close to spool so spool can rotate,sometime the thread gets caught on spool and breaks thread

[@tonytodaro6246]

My singer won't feed the thread though the bottom, I tried to get it started like in the video. help

[@k.m.60]

tony todaro I’m having the same issue. I’ve tried over and over following the directions and it still won’t thread. I have no idea what to do.

[@FirefighterSEIN]

Are you getting the thread under the bobbin tension spring? There are several youtube videos on threading the 15-91 and the 201 which is similar, and one of them by the Cow Country guy shows very clearly how to thread the bobbin. These should be a help.

[@annaspooner254]

FirefighterSEIN cow ccountryguy

[@claudiabaez5116]

Oh please help me. My mom's died and left me I would say it looks just the same as yours. Is AG916281. I don't know how to thread it.. I don't know much about it but I would love to use it.

[@proon6919]

can this do zig zag?

[@Maryculligan]

thank you!

[@pheenix42]

"Let's fold that over again....", I'm thinking, 'Are you crazy?' Then, I saw it could easily handle it. I remember an old knee-lever machine Mom had; it could do this too if you were careful.

[@marcusucram]

wow this is awsome

[@marymorris1508]

thank you very helpful

[@MikeWMorgan]

I just put my $1,200.00 Pfaff machine away because it was P***ing me off. I so much prefer my singer. I have this exact one. Im making bowl cozies and it has no problem running the bulky batting

[@gdedmonds2001]

😂😂😂

[@ponextvuniverse2699]

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