How to clean a Singer Touch & Sew 600 series

[@marthagish7]

I have had mine, the 600e for 53 years and it's still going strong! Got it in 10th grade when I made all my clothes. I love it !

[@zj2707]

How often do you oil yours?

[@jeffreyrich6494]

The 600e has metal gears. Hold onto it. It can last many more years.

[@jeffreyrich6494]

Z J A good rule of thumb is to clean and oil after each project you work on. I don’t grease the gears that often. Once a year is plenty. The grease holds up well. Sewing machine oil is very light and will evaporate without residue. That’s what is good about it. Many people used to use 3 in 1 Oil and other similar products. They leave a residue that will eventually become like a shellac causing the machine to seize up. It takes some labor to free up a seized machine.

[@fairyeyes04]

Thank you. I have inherited the 600e that belonged to my great grandma who saved her many penny's to get this machine when I came out. I want to keep it going for years to come and hopefully pass on to my kids.

[@megangreene6866]

THANK YOU! I just got one of these models and was feeling pretty unsure about cleaning. This was very informative :)

[@Albertwildhorseshoer]

Thank you for sharing. My son just found one sitting on his neighbors curb and is going to give to me. I am researching it before I go to his house several states away soon. I appreciate your contribution.

[@Jessesgirl2013]

DO NOT use oil on the gears! The manual for this machine (which is readily available online) has excellent instructions for cleaning and oiling on pages 44 to 46. On page 46 it states in bold all capitals, “NEVER APPLY OIL TO THESE GEARS.” It instructs you to use Singer lubricant instead. There are detailed diagrams showing all the places to use oil and all the ones where you should use lubricant instead. Singer lubricant is a creamy white substance that comes in a tube. It’s harder to find in stores than oil, but Joanne does sell it online and I think you can find it on Amazon as well. Otherwise, this is a helpful video.

[@katehenry2718]

The manual is not readily available on line April 2020. Singer website says obsolete so it shows nothing. My machine has been stored for two years and just growls when I turn the wheel. It isn't obvious where to put the oil. This video shows how to take the top and bottom off to expose the moving parts, THANKS....didn't know that for the last 40 years. Sending it out for service takes weeks and is expensive. Thanks for ref to JoAnn online lube.

[@Jessesgirl2013]

Kate Henry I understand. Mine couldn’t sew a straight stitch after 5 years of storage. And since it’s set in a desk, sending it out was not going to happen! I was able to find the manual here: www.manualslib.com/manual/728298/Singer-Touch-And-Sew-Deluxe-Zig-Zag-600.html. I followed the cleaning instructions in this video and then used the handy diagrams in the manual to determine which spots should have oil and which should have lube. I found the combo helpful and hopefully you will too!

[@carmenbenfer1202]

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[@libraeotequetwo9520]

Dear Larissa, Thanks for sharing this video. Looks like your Singer Touch & Sew Model 600 is in great condition. I'm sure what I learned here will help me when I read the manual and begin working with my Model 600E. P.S. Thanks to you and Richard Beman for the tip on re-installing the throat-plate.

[@erint265]

Thank you so much for creating this video! I just got one of these machines and his has been very helpful.

[@brandycewonderland1497]

Thank you so much! I just bought one and she sounds like the gears are congested...this helps. I can't wait to take her apart and see if this fixes my problem. Thank you sooooo so very much!!!!

[@hidhawkes]

I've had mine 21 years. Thanks for this video

[@lordsgirl1123]

Thank you so much for this! How do you remove the wheel on the right end. I just purchased my first in the 600 series, a 603E. It is so funky! I can’t waut to clean her and use her but I can’t find hot to remove the wheel? Also… always only turn the wheel toward you. Never rock it back and forth!

[@alliesegal660]

Great video! I used it to clean the machine. My problem now is that the bobbin tension is really loose, and loading or righting the screws indicated doesn’t seem to do anything. Are there any other resources for this?

[@bam1760]

READ THIS BEFORE YOU follow Larissa's instructions for removing the bobbin case OR you will damage your machine. The manual to the touch n sew will show you where to drop oil. There are several "holes" the manual pictures for the drop of oil. You will also find a yellowish dark substance that may be harden on the rods, gears. Once it's cleaned off, there is a Singer brand Lubricant that is used, not the oil. The Singer lubricant is in a tube. So, the machine will need oil AND lubricant. Use the Singer brand. READ THIS! The Bobbin Case will come out--first Slide the plate back, THEN, Lift the needle plate/throat plate by using the DARN lever all the way to unlock--this will automatic lift the throat plate up to give you room to remove the case and/or to remove the throat plate. There is a tiny hole behind the Throat plate/Darn Lever, place a drop of oil there. granny albuquerque

[@caffienatedtactician]

B Metz So that's the only place to use oil? Could you please give us a list of where to use oil vs where to use lubricant?

[@nha2448]

Thank you so much. I have model 648. Your teaching are appreciated

[@susanlynne3390]

Thank you very much for posting this video. I acquired a used Singer Touch and Sew Deluxe Zig Zag Model 620 from a Thrift store in Belleview Florida when I moved here, ($35) in a wooden console with an instruction booklet and attachments box for #603, so I am missing some parts, but am able to use the manual to pretty much do all that I need. I have had the machine for about 5 years and just cleaned it for the first time. Not too bad, evidently who ever had it before used Lithium grease and it had a thorough cleaning, so the bobbin area was the dirtiest with lots of thread and fuzzies. I have a question, I dropped the foot plug and a bunch of little metal discs came out on the floor, and now my machine foot doesn’t seem to be able to do anything but fast and jerks a lot, think its time for a new electric foot pedal control.

[@melissaneece4765]

Hey thanks for the information. I just got a singer touch and sew model 626 and I can't get the bobbin to wind. Any hents?

[@florenceduty614]

I'm needing help understanding this style bobbin, I've now cleaned and cannot seem to figure bobbin thread out.

[@michelleschauer6489]

Hello, I hope you see this comment and might be able to help me, since I see that this video is from quite a while ago. I have a Singer Auto Wind 600 and have successfully learned how to wind the bobbin. My question is: how do I catch the bobbin thread for a pre-wound bobbin to switch colors without having to wind every time I want to switch? I've seen videos on other types of machines explaining the "fishing line and hooking the thread and catching the fish" theory, but the Touch and Sew machine doesn't have the same components as those machines. Since it's supposed to auto-wind, is there a way to manually uptake the thread after inserting a wound bobbin? Thanks!

[@tompahdea5799]

Just put the threaded needle into the machine holding onto the thread. Thr hook should catch it to complete the stitch which all you have to do to bring the bobbin thread up is sweep something across the stitch hole while holding the top thread and it should come up.

[@naenae5287]

Thought maybe you would be familiar with this problem with my Singer 600e. When I use the Stitch Pattern Selector(top one) the front lifter slips right out and locks up the stitch selector. Do you know the solution to this. Is there an adjustment that can be made so that it won't slip out?

[@Marny5580]

My Singer 600 Touch & Sew Model 600 doesn't have that type of bobbin cover ... what model are you showing?

[@ChunkyChest]

tip: use a flashlight if your machine is in a dark area like this one.

[@BarbaraCombs-b8p]

I need help replacing the top on my Touch and Sew series 625 after cleaning. (bought in 1965) have followed all instructions and you tube video. Nothing works. It will not slip on as pictured. I have tried for two days.

[@elizabeth4053]

Needle in down position. The door to adjust the presser foot opened. Place just to the left of its position. A gentle motion to the right to get it to seat. A slight jiggle as I move it right seems to work occasionally. Good luck

[@Marny5580]

In April 2020, I sat down to make a face mask and the machine did not work! The motor was laboring, so I knew something was wrong. The hand wheel would not turn. Uh oh. Well, so much for making anything. I am sad to say the machine had not been used for 10-15 years - and, lucky me, I took it out of the console and over to the vac-sew gent and two days later $49.95 picked it up. "It froze." That was the diagnosis! Whew! Now, I have to reacquaint myself with how to sew ... but must say: I never forgot how to thread the machine! I purchased this Singer 600 Touch & Sew Model 600 at the 1964 NY World's Fair - but found out a decade later that they did NOT sell me a commemorate model!! My bad! :-( Make sure to use your machine every few months - to keep it from freezing.

[@hoorykiani3893]

hello thank you for your helpful vedio My machin doesn't do zig zag . I follow the instruction but it diesn't work for me . please tell me the problem thank you

[@glennscott5284]

I have the Singer 600 sewing machine and it is stuck in reverse. Do you know how to restore to normal and where is the reverse button/lever?

[@candycottrell6469]

The reverse is the lever on the right side that is also for your stitch length. When lifted up, the machine goes in reverse and you have to move it down back to whatever stitch length you were using.

[@racheldenny7913]

Thanks so much! This helped a lot!

[@josemarrero649]

Hello! Thank you So Much really Nice Video! You Help me alot

[@bam1760]

This machine will also do Chainsitching, which means you will not need a bobbin, but will only use the top spooled thread.

[@tompahdea5799]

Do you have to have the chain stitch mechanism that is circular shaped to do this?

[@simplyme1905]

Hello, Can you please do a video on how to wind the bobbin on this machine? I understand that the button is on the side but do I press it and insert the bobbin for threadding the same way the 600E? I am new to this and I am in desperate need of the help.

[@tompahdea5799]

The 600s and 700s are generally the same machinery when it comes to self winding so do a search on these machines for bobbin winding or just take a gander at watch them until you turn blue to get the best understanding about the machine series you have.

[@celinedumoulin4485]

I am desperate to find a bobine case for my 600 E singer. Do you have any clues?

[@elizabeth4053]

My local JoAnns has them on occasion. I also found them on Amazon. Good luck

[@jeffreyrich6494]

Never oil gears; only use sewing machine grease lubricant or Tri-Flo grease.

[@zj2707]

Do I have to oil my 60's sewing machine if it looks to be in good shape? Can I use it a bit before I oil? Or is it just a bad idea all around, and I should oil first?

[@jeffreyrich6494]

Z J Yes, sewing machines from the 60s were manufactured during the transition from metal to plastic gears. You want to oil anywhere where metal moves against other metal. You want to grease metal gears, not oil them. You do not want to lubricate plastic parts at all. They can be damaged as a result.

[@zj2707]

@@jeffreyrich6494 I just opened up my Singer 626 from the bottom, to check if it had steel gears. No luck. I think they are nylon. The machine was well cared for, but will using this machine be a very short experience, or could it last awhile yet, potentially?

[@jeffreyrich6494]

Z J The early products is the 600 Series have metal gears, but the overwhelming majority have plastic or nylon. My take on it is that they have lasted nearly 50 years, there’s no reason to believe they will give out anytime soon. There are so many of those machines still in good working order. Service techs don’t like the machines because the gears break, but by any reasonable standard they are durable machines. I have a few 600 Series Singers and if I needed to, I’d replace the gears. They were very innovative sewing machines.

[@zj2707]

@@jeffreyrich6494 Thank you, immensely, Jeff. I am at antique store right now in front of a Belair 620 sewing machine. They have it priced at $180. Is this a good metal gear machine or should I look for the Singer 600e ?

[@MarieS6060]

I have an touch & sew and my needle keeps hitting something in bobbin area. Do you know what it could be?

[@MarieS6060]

My bobbin area is'nt moving like yours

[@ellenpreston124]

yes, if you look at the hole the needle goes through to pick up the bobbin thread, you may notice it has wear on it where the needle hits.

[@tompahdea5799]

The timing is off and instead of the needle meeting the hook it is meeting the hook ring. Rake it to a shop to fix (about $60) or if you think that you can attempt it there are several videos on timing. The 600s and 700s generally are all the same machine parts so you can review a number of them to gain some confidence as to what to do. Good luck.

[@zj2707]

@@tompahdea5799 I am about to use a machine again that was taken care of nicely, model 626 from 1966. Do I HAVE to oil the machine, and lubricate, or can I attempt to use and see how well it works and go from there?

[@sewsallysew9980]

thank you. i have a 600e. same machine but the button for bobbin winder is in a different place..

[@milopugsmom]

I have the same machine that she's working on and it's the only one you'll see with the button in that position!

[@sewsallysew9980]

yes. the 600 has the button on the side but the 600e has it inside the bobbin case..

[@darlatidwell6255]

Very helpful video, TYVM.. 👍👍

[@mariamarfil1620]

Thank you! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️

[@MariaGonzalez-lp6xd]

Muy buen video me sirvió mucho👏👍🏻

[@Marny5580]

Lift the presser plate - it should lift up and can be removed - to the back of the needle ... then use your pipe cleaner.

[@Angel-bj2zl]

Easy way to put the plate is from the back😉😉

[@koukikouka7440]

I cant inderstend Can you explique french or arabica please

[@hidhawkes]

I love this machine

[@floracancinoescalante5479]

Cómo lleno mis carretes

[@linamcfalls1611]

thank you

[@floracancinoescalante5479]

Cómo lleno mi carreres

[@nmjerry]

Bobbin cover sludes out in other direction woith needke plate holders down.

[@mariaisabeljimenez8347]

Porfa alguien que lo traduzca

[@aibetmaneiro1571]

BUEN VIDEO, PERO POR FAVOR, PUBLICA EN ESPAÑOL

[@tompahdea5799]

Use youtube's captioning to see if it will translate into Spanish.

[@patgd1729]

Too dark. This didn’t help at all

[@sewingmachineguy]

too dark