Using an Antique 1914 Singer Patch Sewing Machine | Engels Coach Shop

I have an antique 1914 Singer Patch Sewing Machine that is still used in the wagon & carriage shop. I have a quilted tote bag of my wife's that needs handles sewn on and this machine is just the machine to get it done! This patch machine will sew any directing the foot will turn, and it turns 360 degrees!

[@problemwithauthority]

I rescued one about 6 years ago from a backyard. Took a little bit of work but I got it running like a sewing machine once again. I love the machine.

[@richardthornhill4630]

Good way to demonstrate how to keep your wife happy. She is glad to have a seamster in the house.

[@weechitamex]

EngelsCoachShop : THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TALLANT HERE SIR . BEST BLESSINGS .

[@mawilkinson1957]

Man, you have some very nice tools. And obviously, remember how to use them all, skillfully.

[@1963Franksworld]

Sewing machines are an engineering masterpiece. I work on food production equipment but this video is beyond mesmerizing. Anything that moves made out of metal gets me. Thank you for taking time to help your wife. I lost mine when she was 52. We were married almost 33 years.

[@srendalsgaard2115]

Thanks for a great video - again. This took me back to my first backpacker-travel outside of Denmark, to Norway in 1980. I was 16, travelled on a very low budget and my backpack was big, but cheap. So, one of the straps broke - in Trondheim. I could not afford to buy a new one but also couldn't really carry the pack with only one strap. Walking down a street, discouraged and tired, I accidentally stubbled over an old tailor's workshop. It was located on the second floor in a small townhouse. The tailor was very friendly and skilled, like you. He managed to stitch the strap together beautifully, using a Singer sewing machine just like yours! The fixed strap ended up being stronger than it had been when it was brand new and it never gave me any more trouble. The tailor also reenforced the other strap - just in case. And he did it all for free! Thanks for reminding me of this nice memory :)

[@johninwaynenewjersey5253]

Amazing, a fairly complex mechanical device over 100 years old and it's the best machine for your job today and it still works flawlessly. A lot of pride went into building things back then and the materials and workmanship stand the test of time just as your crafts will.

[@stephenrice4554]

Works like a sewing machine , ahem , a good description amply demonstrated . Happy wife too . Great video 👍🇬🇧

[@danaowen9014]

From boring out the center of the spindle hubs to sewing handles on to your wifes purses, now thats a crafts man.👍

[@KarenGrieves]

SAY WHAT!!! the needle turns Brilliant!

[@lowtriggerweightjay7331]

You have an awesome library of machines there sir! I just bought a 29-4 and im new to the machine. So naturally im watching every video for set up, tips, tricks. Thank you for your video.

[@jonnyrox116]

Happy wife = happy life, aye? That's how it's supposed to be...when pigs fly! All jokes aside, I love what you do and the simplistic approach you have to achieve success in the endeavor using tried and true methods. And for that I thank you....again!

[@danbreyfogle8486]

I have never seen a machine such as that old Singer, I love old machinery. It seems like the manufacturer cared deeply how it looked as well as worked.

[@ron.v]

There are lots of leather working videos, shoe repair videos, and such on KZbin that are quite interesting to watch. None of them, though, come from the same background as you. It's often "see one and you've seen 'em all." Not so with your videos. This was really interesting. Thanks.

[@clydebalcom8252]

I'm glad you have time to help your better half. It's ok to have fun while whittling down the "honey do" list.

[@thesprinkleddonutforge2774]

Great video! I just bought a patch machine exactly like yours yesterday. Seeing you work with it helped a lot

[@daleknebel9382]

It never ceases to amaze me what the human hand is capable of doing. From shaping steel and wood to threading a sewing machine. The hands are truely remarkable.

[@cliffp.8396]

Great way to advice the younger men " A Happy Wife Makes a Happy Life" demonstrated nicely.

[@graceygal2664]

I just say A happy knife Solves an unhappy wife

[@MIKEMAKESTHINGS]

I wanted on of these but could not find at a decent price price so I bought one of the chinese patchers. I like the directional sewing. I've sewn things on it that no other machine could sew including my cylinder arm. It's nice that you preserve and use this nice old machine.

[@hostesstwinky]

Fascinating channel. I have a patcher and never could figure out how to store that threader. So simple. Thanks for your incredible knowledge and craftsmanship.

[@horacerumpole6912]

A very useful machine, have one myself- Also, a Landis Aristocrat model L, and a Landis model 88. Nice to be able to sew a variety of materials-

[@bmoody9937]

Thank you for posting this. I got a 29-4 for Christmas and am having trouble getting it to sew. This video showed me so much more than the other how-to videos I’ve watched.

[@MoondyneJoe]

I have a 1940's ish singer treadle I brought it from a neighbour who was moving about 30 years ago it came with allthe various feet and other bits and pieces ithat I haven't a clue what they do from memory it cost me $45 way back then I had it serviced by a old singer sewing machine mechanic and set up for sewing leather When I used to my leatherwork it would go through 6+mm leather no problems They are brilliant machines thanks for showing us your working collection it is propper to see them still giving the new machines a good run for their money Tony from Western Australia

[@patricklynch4143]

My Dad sewed 100 s pairs of Chaps with the same old Singer .. its in Barn hope we can get it restored . Also have the same Cobra 4 .. sweet machine .. thanks for video reminds me of Dad we lost him 10 years ago this week clackita clackita ..

[@rcdogmanduh4440]

Mom was an "avid" quilter and when she passed away her kids and friends brought quilt racks to display her work, she wanted everyone she knew to have a part of her. Over 200 She loved it I'm sure.

[@Renville80]

My mother was an active quilter after she was retired and made a few dozen over the last decade or so of her life. Everyone in the family has at least one of her quilts, and her ‘masterpiece’ was used as a cover for her casket at the funeral.

[@errolpoxleitner7901]

Beautiful work man of many talents thanks for the show.

[@aframecorry1]

Sir, you are a master of all trades! Im not easily impressed, but I must admit, you impress me!

[@louisschueler7608]

Just another power tool in the hands of a craftsman

[@henryD9363]

Manually powered

[@edwarnock4534]

Pretty slick machine!

[@silverbullet7434]

I had the same machine and the big brother Adler 30-1. Still have a couple . Wish I had that hook n awl machine. Super machine. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeffclark2725]

So that is how it was done,another great video

[@Stickinit]

Thanks. I just inherited a 29-4 from my friend/former employer and needed a quick refresher on basic setup. Just made a repair. Keep the analog going.

[@JWW922]

My grandmother was a seamstress. She made clothes for people and she had an old Singer tredle machine and boy she could make that thing hum. When she got older her daughter's had a motor put on it and I still say she was just as fast on the tredle. Thanks for the memories.

[@banjopete]

Johnnybob Kadiddlehopper , treadle.

[@JWW922]

@@banjopete Thanks, spell check on this tablet didn't have it.

[@jonka1]

I wonder what spell check would make of your username.

[@JWW922]

@@jonka1 I bet it would have a harder time on that, I think "Clem" would be proud of me though.

[@merwin61]

Keeping mine all treadle. ;)

[@kimrichardson8376]

That machine is awesome! I’m a quilter as well and I’m now wondering why every sewing machine isn’t made that way. Great video! Kim

[@TalRohan]

the rotating walking foot is a fantastic invention and for some reason absent from just about every other machine I have ever seen

[@PathsOfReason]

I have my 1902 singer sewing machine, no zigzag stitch, but I love it.

[@f0rumrr]

What a cool old machine.

[@BillB23]

Just more proof that you ain't a one trick pony! Those old treadle machines last forever. Thanks for a blast from the past.

[@annamaxflair]

gorgeous machine, looks like it is a complete joy to use

[@v860rich]

I owned one of those boot machines. Used it to upholster a few Hot Rods. I never really liked to do upholstery work, but I didn't like to pay to have it done either!!!

[@almac2598]

Just a big thanks and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

[@markg7963]

And completely out of the blue, the coach mechanic genius is sewing a purse. Why am I not surprised.

[@automotivedyi1984]

Thank you for posting your videos . I’m getting into leather sewing and found a few vintage machines and three industrial ones from a upholstery shop going out of business.

[@jasonhuckstep90]

Love the sound of the old machines. Clickady clackady.

[@kdtrimble]

You took me back 40 years to my sewing class in middle school. Great job.

[@NathanOkun]

That Patch Sewing Machine looks amazingly like the treadle-powered standard-type sewing machine that my grandmother used. I had forgotten all about it until that picture brought a flood of memories back!! Thank you! Another fantastic memory of my fantastic grandmother, the best cook in our family, including several hundred relatives I met at a family reunion. They all said to me as I tried to get a few of her recipes that I had missed before she died, "We don't know how she cooked so good." I got just one recipe that I knew of from the daughter of one of her sisters. My brother and I were living in a fairytale world with her and my grandfather only a few blocks from our house and we didn't even know it...

[@berndheiden7630]

Nathan Okun Reminds me of my memories of my grandmother! She was a seamstress and in the 50s she would sew dresses from patterns in a German magazine „Burda Moden“. I was around 6 years old and I sat by her left side watching how she made a pretty dress peace by peace. And when the work was done, she would give me some leftover peaces that I could sew together, taught me how to fold and sew a seam. For all my life (I‘m 72) I have always had a sewing machine and if something needed sewing it was my chore. Fitting for a retired oral surgeon. Thanks for the memories your „off topic“ demo brought to me!

[@nathanokun8801]

@@berndheiden7630 I recently learned something about my grandfather too. Both my grandmother above and him were raised in the Ukraine in nearby villages and their families were distantly related (almost everyone in a small region was related by birth or marriage somehow in Europe). One day when they were both young children (slightly prior to the year 1900), they were at some family gathering and he told my grandmother that he was going to marry her when they grew up -- he was dead serious. However, her family immigrated to the US shortly thereafter and ended up in Kansas City, Missouri, in almost the exact center of the North American continent, far, far away from my grandfather. He grew up as a blacksmith (a very good one!) and he either volunteered or was drafted into the Imperial Russian Army. In early 1914 things were what in the US would be called "going South" as far as European politics was concerned and later that year WWI broke out, the worst war in history up to then. However, also early in 1914, my grandfather remembered his promise to my grandmother and he decided that his word was his bond and he would now act on it. Somehow he got assistance (I have no idea whose or what kind, but it was not small) and he gathered up some money, supplies, clothing, and some map to where my grandmother lived and he went AWOL from the Russian Army (obviously, if they had caught him, he probably would have been executed) and started a trek across the entire continent of Europe. He only knew Russian (of limited value once west of Ukraine), Hebrew (even more limited value), and Yiddish (of somewhat more usefulness since it helped him communicate with people who spoke German-type languages). He had to improvise and sneak across borders -- this was much like in a good adventure film about spies -- and would have been either arrested or maybe shot as a spy (seeing the political situation) if he had been caught by any of the countries he moved through. He finally ended up on the Atlantic coast and either from France or Britain went in "steerage" as a passenger to the US, where, at Ellis Island in New York, he became a US citizen. He then traveled to where my grandmother lived (still not knowing English, but there were many other European immigrants at that time, so he could get some assistance), got on his knee, and proposed to her, as promised long ago. She accepted and, as far as I am concerned, "the rest is history". My grandfather was like a hero out of a good Romance Novel and I am his grandchild, one of the most proud things that I have in my life...

[@berndheiden7630]

Nathan Okun Thank you so much for sharing that moving family history! Compared to that we had it quite easy. I got the unusual opportunity in 1965 to go to the U.S.A. (Ft. Lauderdale, FLA) on a Rotary Club scholarship. So far in my life I had only been outside Germany once, when we took a short trip on a weekend to the adjacent Netherlands! Flying across the Atlantic with a Jetplane was something for the rich and famous. So I got to New York, spend a day there and continued to Florida. After graduating from High School class of ’66 I went back to Germany by Boot from New York, another first and highly unusual. Before she ship left I saw the excavation for the World Trade Center. But unusual as that was at that time, this is easy compared to the trip of your grandfather. Thank you again for sending me down memory lane. Greetings from Mallorca, where I live now.

[@KE4YAL]

My mom always said “Nothing runs like a Singer Sewing Machine” that bring back old memories I still have our Singer Sewing Machine I really enjoyed that thanks

[@melotone3305]

If you judge someone by the size of their thread nippers, you've come to the last stop on your journey. Many thx for sharing this lovely video with a great machine 😊.

[@NathanOkun]

You have to be not only good but a MASTER of so many skills that it boggles the mind. You make me proud to be a human being to see how somebody with intelligence and talent can apply himself to such an enormous skill-set. I really enjoy your videos!

[@paulchief5642]

I have the same machine, it's from 1888, lovely machine

[@robertwoelk26]

I have that same patcher as well as the cobra that will do 7/8 thick leather. Great equipment.

[@capedoryus]

Magnificent video. Honoring all the work that went into this. The camera angles and point of views are on a professional level. Editing is also fantastic as there was no dead moments. Thanks for the inspiration. Let's not forget I now know about the patcher.

[@kensharp2453]

You are truly a jack of all trades. Quite an impressive collection of the different sewing machines. It was interesting to see how each worked and the job they were designed to do. Nice job on the handles. They ought to stay there forever.

[@donbell8187]

My granddad was a harness maker and a shoe maker. He had one of these machines in his store. He would open up the side of the toe of a shoe to make room for a bunion and then sew on a patch. Fun to see this kind of machine in action again.

[@fredbright2096]

I think Dave can just about do anything so long as it is some sort of machine. Magic.

[@hellohun7331]

I most appreciate the mechanics of these old machines. There are very few engineers today who could design and make such machines. Just imagine what resources the inventors didn't have compared to today. Humanity today is devolving, enthralled with their electronic gadgets.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

LoL I would have to watch an instructional video every time I wanted to thread that machine. Pretty amazing

[@paulrichmond6903]

What a wonderful old machine. I don’t think there’s anything like it made in the last 60 years. Some tools are timeless.

[@evilbrat5376]

Brought back memories of when I watched my grandmother sew - She had a tredle then Grandfather bought her a motorized Singer. Gram didn't like it and kept the tredle! Pop flipped - LOL.

[@mariosabinosadeq9509]

I have a machine like this Singer 29-4. Thanks. I really liked the video. I am Brazilian

[@bwayne40004]

Two pound ball peen hammer one day, threading bobbins the next. That Singer reminded me a lot of my mother's 1950's Singer she used. Watching her thread the machine and wind bobbins was fascinating to a little kid.

[@paca_bill4863]

Now I can see the basis of the inexpensive Chinese hand-crank cobbler machines they sell over on Amazon. Same basic principle, but MUCH less refined than the Singer. I visited an old saddle-maker's shop in Harrisonburg, VA (Mennonite community area), and he had some very old machines that still worked perfectly. Loved the smell of old leather and machine oil!

[@davidharris6581]

Dave, I believe I could watch you read the phone book and not be bored. I enjoy hearing the back stories on the tools & equipment. Didn't I hear you say you had put all that together three times? I know you had a fire once. Interesting that you can locate all those things. Especially in Montana. Not a lot of heavy industry and manufacturing happened there.

[@Page5framing]

Love the cobra machine. I have 2 of them. Great machines!!

[@donsmallegan1457]

It absolutely boggles my mind just how talented you are! It is a pleasure watching you!

[@mikejury4805]

Well score one more for the team. I flipped open the Singer Sewing Machine thread to watch you use a machine just like the one sitting in the front hall. When we lived in New Jersey, a friend of ours dad had worked his whole career at Singer in NewJersey. He found out that we had the old Singer and he rebuilt for just the parts. He said he missed working on them. My wife thanks you so much for the instructions on threading the machine, and how to use it.

[@kyrg]

The right tool for the job. I can't count the number of needles I've broken mid project trying to sew things on my Wifes Singer. She's banished me to the "Stitch All" for the foreseeable future.

[@jomercer21113]

The Singer 29-4 is on my wish list! I have seven domestic treadle machines, dating from 1884 to 1914, and I make a lot of quilts with them. The patcher would sure make repairing our camping/hiking/biking gear a lot easier! Thanks for the threading demo, too; most videos just show the patcher in use, not the prep work to get it to the point of sewing.

[@merwin61]

I have one of these machines as well. Found it at a market sale and it was not in the best of condition. Not horrible by any means but I had to take some time to get it moving again. I have another treadle machine I got going so I had some experience. I use it now for mostly repairing my family and neighbor's horse blankets and it is superb at the task. So good to see them in use. Love your other videos as well ! Good on you !

[@tonywatson987]

Thanks for that, Dave! I can hear the thoughts of many, wishing their sewing machine had that rotary facility - what a great idea!

[@malachinova6106]

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[@cullenmalachi3326]

@Malachi Nova Instablaster :)

[@malachinova6106]

@Cullen Malachi Thanks for your reply. I found the site thru google and Im trying it out now. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@malachinova6106]

@Cullen Malachi it worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thanks so much you really help me out :D

[@cullenmalachi3326]

@Malachi Nova happy to help xD

[@MartinSBrown-tp9ji]

I do have that exact machine in by shop. I rarely use it but it can do a job when needed.

[@oldergeologist]

I have recently purchased a Chinese leather machine which is hand operated and supposedly a copy of an old Singer K29. It is very similar to your machine. It is very rough but sturdy and needed a lot of fettling to get going. I am really pleased with it now, it only cost 168 Australian dollars.

[@christopherneelyakagoattmo6078]

Not gonna lie. I'm envious. I'm also impressed that you were able to thread that bobbin holder on the first go. I think the difference between an enthusiast and an addict for a given hobby goes something like this: An enthusiast goes from having a table and a desk for their hobby to a chest of drawers, and a few shelves, then a whole room; like a spare bedroom. A hobby addict takes out a (second or third) Mortgage and builds a new wing on the house, complete with a new garage to house the special vehicle used exclusively to travel to all of the hobby shows around the country.... YMMV. You ever give any thought to doing "toy" (covered) wagons like 1/4, 1/6, 1/12 scale etc. I bet you could sell those like hot cakes to doll collectors, country chic, and old west memorabilia collectors.

[@bluemtnsman]

You just about need a road map for threading the Singer. A truly versatile bit of kit there though. Appreciate the tour and demonstration,,, a nice change from the ordinary wheel work and a definite understanding of the various aspects of your craftsmanship.

[@scruffy6151]

Thank you ECS. You will make a 100,000 subscriber in no time. Your camera angles and close ups show how things work. Love the old sewing machine collection. The masters touch of the old violin song comes to mind while watching this video. Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year. Ps congradulation on 40,000.

[@scruffy6151]

@@EngelsCoachShop yes it is. You are welcome the joy is truely mind when watching your video's. Tell your wife beauty hand bag.

[@alberteinstein9045]

Your a wise man Dave. Now your wife can watch this video and sew her own bag straps.

[@yellowdeer7163]

Why am I not surprised that you have interests in vintage machinery? I bet you have more interesting tools and I would enjoy seeing those. Something about old machinery and tools have a certain fascination.I bought an old Singer myself a few years ago. Thank you and Happy New Year to your and family.

[@studio2bn438]

Thank you......I have been watching a lot of your videos....And you are a true Artisan.....You have skills that very few people have in this world these days....I Thank God your here to share........Please continue to share

[@ramloganfracic5761]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful video.It is amazing to see how the machines of yesteryear were made to last more than a lifetime Blessings

[@rwd2177]

Marvelous machine and craftsmanship!

[@willienolegs8928]

Threading the eye of the needle. Great job and I bet your wife is happy.

[@HillBillyDesigns]

Very nice video! I have several sewing machines as a fact I have over 14 of the 29k cobbler machines alone plus many others but the 29k72 long arm/large bobbin is my favorite machine along with my Cobra class 4 from Leather machine company I really like keeping old craftsmen trades alive please keep up the great work and take some time to pass your knowledge on to someone that will do the same Hillbilly Designs

[@svendholme3627]

God but that brought back memories of my grandmothers 1920's treadle Singer sewing machine. Thank you for the detailed video on threading the machine, shoving the thread through the cente of the needle spindle with that special tool was fascinating.

[@geneintn9320]

Excellent, as always!!!!!!!! And I hope You and Yours had a wonderful Christmas and that wonderment lasts a long time, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOURS!!

[@rubenovbenitov6217]

Este Sr. se las sabe todas, excelente.

[@tsstn]

Thanks for posting all your great works sir. It is inspiring and wonderful to see.

[@waynethomas5742]

You never cease to amaze me. You are the exception to the old adage “Jack of all trades, master of none” you are a master of all trades.

[@paulharriss1192]

2018 must be the year of BAGS, My wife has made 38 tote bags and 3 quilts this year, yes addicting it is. Have a Happy New Year in 2019.

[@johntheoldmod]

WOW ! I thorougly enjoyed this and thank you for showing, and listening to those machines at work is music to my ears

[@tomtruesdale6901]

You have a very nice collection of older machines, that Singer with the movable foot is wonderful.

[@alberteinstein9045]

Your a wise man Dave. Now your wife can watch the video and sew her own bag straps

[@douglasthompson2740]

PS: That patcher would be a joy to own when i am covering the front of the legs of my insulated coveralls with cordura (and the cuffs). Getting them on my Jukki up by the pockets can be a challenge.

[@olivier2553]

That's a very clever design that machine has. Thanks for sharing.

[@gordoneckler4537]

That machine makes a very nice looking stitch.

[@mrflagg6130]

There's nothing quite like a well oiled, purpose built machine, it does what you ask of it and sends you on your way. They didn't need any gimmicks to sell them!

[@SmokeFlame1]

Technology dating back more than 100 years, and it works like a charm. Happy New Year!

[@billy19461]

Sure did enjoy the video! My wife was an avid quilter.

[@Buck1954]

Sewing machines are an interesting tool. I thought about getting one to make costumes once. Then the conversation turned to repairing clothing for various people and friends. Being that I'm a perfectionist in so many things, I could see another way to spend time I didn't have.

[@swaney5string220]

Nice video, I just bought the same machine. Even has the little wooden drawer like yours.

[@captainkerr7905]

My grandma would sew quilts with a foot treadle singer. Good memories thanks for reminding me

[@outcast7899]

Thanks for info, I have one of these but never used it, it will be handy now. Thanks M L Rogers Pasadena,TX