My ANTIQUE and VINTAGE Sewing Machine Collection! - Sewing Machines Through The Decades - From 1901

Yes my vintage, retro and antique sewing machine collection has grown a lot since the tour I did two years ago but honestly these are all such awesome machines I'm very happy they belong to me and Ben. It is so intresting to put them in time order to and watching them change through the decades starting at 1901 and ending in 2019. Not to mention this time we have a few not Singer sewing machines in there including an Elna, a Bernina, and several Janome and New Home machines as well as the Hexagon!
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[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Want to see even more vintage sewing machines? I've got a whole playlist of all the ones I've unboxed! Find it here; kzbin.info/aero/PL5udXzcti1CwJXUCJOTJpsFZYoCjkA40B

[@ibsoarin]

Annabelle, I cannot believe that you have a 1957 Singer 201K Mark 2 hand crank sewing machine! What a gem you have and it is in mint condition.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Thank you so much!

[@snickerbuckle]

Loved this video! I personally have 13 vintage or antique machines, 1 modern Pfaff, and a Baby Lock serger. Tonight my husband and I were counting his various role playing games and he’s got 20 so if figure I have free reign to buy a few more machines. 😂 I enjoy the restoration process to bring them all back to sewing condition.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Haha I have that argument with Ben all the time. I figure he has loads of woodworking tools so why shouldn't I have more sewing machines?! 🤣

[@automotivedyi1984]

The machines are like puzzles to maintain or restore. You are remarkably knowledgeable and I love your channel, while there are similarities and differences they overlap in design and development. Vintage machines are abundant in the united states and the world too. Enjoy 😅

[@HipFlippinMamma-Kelly]

I only have 9 machines and 2 sergers. Had to tell my hubby about all the channels on you tube that collect machines so I don’t seem so weird to him anymore.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Haha I am happy to enable this behavior!

[@eluweiwaya]

Look up the Singer 319W. This machine hails from the 50's and is AMAZING. Sounds like a tank at full speed and I love it!

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Ohh I will do, thankyou!

[@legod59]

I've got the Singer 66k in a very good condition. I never knew to much about it 'cause I just started sewing. Given by my late uncle (with some beeswax for polishing:) who told me never to sell or discard it. It's amazing, more than a hundred years old! So beautifull, thank you so much for this video!

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Oh wow that does sound amazing! I'm always jealous when people keep it through the generations!

[@davidanddavidstrading]

Oh look at this new found channel!! Hello-Hello.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Hello!

[@duanerich8674]

I own about 40 sewing machines. Your sewing machines are very nice

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Thankyou :)

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

I think you are right about singer refurbishing sewing machines. I have a 185k that both the K and the serial number mean it was made in the UK in 54. The woman who I got it from bought it "new" in the 60s. From a singer dealer. It is painted green like all the ones made in Canada and has made in Canada on it in two places. I think it's helpful to remember that the singer company doesn't have a history of being the most honourable.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

The thing that convinced me is the faceplate as some googling showed other machines made at the time with those decals with engraved faceplates (actually think I might try and get one I can replace it with when I do the rest of the work for it) and the two photos I found online of these blue machines were two different models to the one I have. To be honest I might contact singer directly and see if they would be up for awnserinf a few questions about it as it's really intrigued me!

[@SwamiMommy]

That hexagon machine is stunning !!

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

It's my favourite!!!

[@gergemall]

I love sewing machines ❤ and your videos too . Thank you so much. I love the history.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Your welcome I'm glad your enjoying them!

[@jackiejames4551]

OMG! I have sewing g machine envy. I want an old Singer machine. But we live in a small house and there really is no place for one. I have 2 machines now, one is buried under a ton of stuff in my spare room, and the other is in the bathtub, as that was the only place I could find to store it. I admire your dedication to these lovely, yet practical machines and I can't wait to see them all beautifully displayed in your new home.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

We realy struggled in the tiny home, we kept about 4 machines there but the rest were in my mother in law's attic which is just one of those things. Definetily want a proper workshop where we can have them easily accessible in the future!

[@vonibrown923]

The 66K case is called a bentwood.. I’m currently using an antique Veritas hand crank, all metal shuttle/bobbin pin German made sewing machine .. It black base with gold roses in a wooden coffin top, sadly no table/treadle .. I also have a Pfaff 1 in a bentwood rounded top case , again all black with gold rose, shuttle/long bobbin pin.. My oldest machines are the 1870 to 1890’s ( Peerless/new white peerless/white peerless) White sewing machine made in Cleveland Ohio USA again all hand crank with shuttle /bobbin pins set up.. I live in Australia.. I also have several antique ( over 100 yrs old) transverse sewing machines ( hand crank) , Gritzner hand crank & treadle.. I have the Singers in the 127/128K, 66K lotus decals, 66K with various different decals, 99K both earlier & the later 1950/60’s made.. & several 201K treadle/crock case hand crank & knee lever electric pedal system) black 319K Singer all electric with the box of fashion discs & a VZ Gritzner dating 1957 ( made by pfaff as they bought out the Gritzner sewing machine company).. I have on layby a 221K 1950-1960’s featherweight as well.. Use sewing machine oil the get the machine turning freely & can be used to clean the outside of the machines.. Manuals for your collection of sewing machines ( if you don’t have them) can be found on sewing machine groups via Facebook by joining as they will show you how to clean etc your sewing machine.. Note: don’t pick out the red felt ( oil eu is) in the round drop in bobbin areas of the 99K as it a pain in the rear replace it.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Thanks

[@johnstuart8511]

I think it's time to open a museum: Singer sowing class and training. That way you can keep your machine's in good working order. Thanks for sharing your collection. WOW.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Honestly at some point I would love to!

[@M10000]

sewing

[@Rotten_Ralph]

I’m currently working on a Singer 22 Tiffany Treadle machine I got it from someone who had inherited it from his great grandmother who had bought it in 1908. I also have a Singer 99K that I have not used because I have not been sewing anything. I also have an Essex hand crank machine and three toy sewing machines from post war Germany. It’s a joy to collect them and I have plans to display them. Soon ish once my craft room closet is finished and I can put my fabric stash away. 😅

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Oh your collection sounds amazing? I want a whole wall with custome shelves to put them on. Large enough I can have them in the cases but also have the option to leave them in the open to show them off when people come round. I love collecting them and I love using them as well!

[@automotivedyi1984]

Glad I found your channel. I'm extremely excited about my new hobby .❤ cheers 1:07

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@robinesse4314]

Impressive collection! The case for the Elna should also double as an extension table.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Oh I didn't know that will have to check it out when it gets here!

[@kogabear1]

Nice video, not many people would or will admit to the size of their sewing machine collection. I will admit to 12.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

haha I'm hoping they dont multiply when I'm not looking as it seems to grow by its self!

[@AWBackyard]

Look for Fiddleybits. She shows how all the accessories work, and on various old machines.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Thanks :)

[@davidfleisher3691]

Howdy Annabelle, Ben and ALL who have watched this video. I have enjoyed seeing your collection watching and your delightful video. I have an 'interesting' cast iron Singer machine collection starting with a shuttle bobbin one (1903) to the last models made (two model 66's in 1955). I have all of the 'important' versions in between and 'want' no more. HOWEVER, from time to time, I am 'forced' to save some from the 'junk' men. When I do, I recondition them and find 'worthy' homes for them. Usually these recipients are short funded and use them to make some 'extra' money by doing clothing repairs for other short-funded folks. My neighborhood has a lot of Spanish speaking people and who appreciate a helping hand (my giving them the machines ant teaching them how to use them). SO, I have turned several problems into several solutions! If there is a GOD, maybe she or he will forgive me for some of the wrongs I have done in my life. Annabelle, Please see my next "Comment".

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

I'm glad your able to save some machines

[@lilboucher1480]

Hello from Canada :) I am currently using 2 elna's . I had been using a modern Pfaff for 30+ years but since I bought my Supermatic elna a few years ago ($14.00 CDN), I cleaned her up and she works perfectly. I was given the second elna, which is exactly like the one you showed. These are Sweedish machines, work excellently and I am very happy with them. Yes the case does double as an extension platform. I am going to try and adapt the case to a table-top for sewing. Loved your video, Thank you

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Oh let me know how the adaption goes as that sounds like a wonderful project! And thankyou

[@chascatt]

I am not an expert but I believe that your first machine dated 1901 was redone in the 50s. At a certain point Singer offered a complete redo with the service after the war. All parts were replaced as needed and they actually repainted the machines as an extra service. This looks like the redo paint to me. Which is amazing in my opinion because how many people own a complete factory repaint. Its a much smaller group than just a regular production run. Again I am new and could be wrong but I also might be right

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Oh o didn't know they did that! Super interesting but what makes you think it's the case with that machine?

[@chascatt]

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics I'm not aware of this actual pattern in 1901. They should be extremely floral or patterned. This us the same design as they offered for the 50s redo. And.. compare your finish from an old early 1900s. The shellac should have some degree of crazing even if sealed up. Your paint looks great. It looks hard and shiny like it might be 50 years younger. Maybe pu it next to some old and some young to see if there is a difference in person.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

@@chascatt I will do, thankyou :D

[@jafsiamand]

I have a same hobby collecting sewing machine

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Its fun isnt it :D

[@BYBabbra]

Brilliant collection, besides the restoration videos I can't wait to see what you make on these machines. Love the blue dress, the detailing is real nice.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Thankyou! I have already picked out so many things to make on these I really can't wait!

[@mariamartins1907]

Estou encantada ❤❤

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Thankyou ❣️

[@moniquegroom2353]

You've inspired me to dust off all my machines and play with them. And now I want more.....not sure where I'll put them, but I'll figure it out LOL. I'm TOTALLY smitten with your Janome XL-2!!! Where they ever sold in North America?

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

I'm honestly not sure. There doesn't seem to be a lot of info about them online and it seems to have been sold under several names but it's been an amazing machine!

[@mariamartins1907]

Annabelle você é feliz com sua coleção Obrigada por compartilhar

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

No worries I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@lindacarlotti333]

Annabelle on some of the sewing machine repairs of the old singer machines, go to Bill Fowler. He does a weekly talk on all different cast iron machine repair (with displays of how to do the repair.)

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

I will make sure to check him out, thankyou :D

[@WaterNai]

He’s great! @alexaskaroff has many videos with repair tips and sewing machine history as well.

[@lindacarlotti333]

I'll have to check it out

[@andrewmandywilsontatham49]

Bob Fowler, he's awesome.

[@ecay]

The story about the singer buying back machines refurbishing them and then selling them makes sense there was a lot of things that went on after the war companies were trying to do and materials were hard to come by. Singer made a lot of stuff for the military during world war II so they had a lot of money and I'm betting. Steel was probably also hard to come by so therefore buying them back refurbishing them and then selling them again. Was also a way for them to stay in business singer was a very inventive in way. Certain ways business-wise

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Yere. In pretty sure it's correct but still trying to find someone who works for singer to confirm it

[@joycedollar1198]

I'm up to 12 now. Ranging 1876 to 2022. My newest is a 1967 Morse fotomatic in a gorgeous cabinet.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Ah that sounds so nice!!!

[@Amritadivya54]

I was drooling over all your vintage machines!!! Still trying to obtain a hand crank with the original crank myself. However, Is it just me or do you have a record number of adverts that interrupt your lovely video???

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Oh thankyou and I will take a look at the adds, to be honest I let KZbin place them automatically on this one lol so will amend it :)

[@lisabragg9843]

Hi Annabelle, the 3rd attachment you held up is the tuck marker......I may be wrong but the first two attachments are to do with underbraiding.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Oh thankyou! There's just so many feet it's hard to keep track of what everything Is lol

[@niccyknickers]

i also thank you for this information!!

[@WaterNai]

@FiddleyBits has some excellent videos demoing antique machines and accessories. She has tutorials showing what the attachments and accessories are and how to use them.

[@r.duroucher225]

The green one with what I think is a hammered finish is a Singer 329.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Thankyou :)

[@r.duroucher225]

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics You're welcome. It's a favourite of mine. My first restoration project.

[@Doctor_Al]

I think the cabinet with the Lotus is a #22 drawing room cabinet. I have the less fancy #21 and that button on the front releases the sewing machine to pop up. I'd guess yours is the same. There are a couple of videos on the #21 cabinet that are probably worth a look. Fun collection of sewing machines you have there.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Thankyou so much and I will check them out :)

[@4486xxdawson]

The blue singer may have been painted by a collector like you and I, you can buy the water decals for restoring these machines on line , im repainting a necchi bu from 1950 and may buy the decals to put on the machine but its now metallic candy red , but singer did do trade in and repaints from what ive researched , i think i have a model 28 from 1904 thats been repainted black but has modern decals , i have a video on it as well if you are interested , but like you i still havent gotten any confirmation , nice collection by the way .

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Thankyou and yes, I'm still trying to find a certain awser but am fairly confident as I've Managed to find a few others online in different models that all came from Scotland and are the exact same blue so I'm feeling confident the refurbished theory is correct but still not 109%

[@user-zx9cf6xb4q]

Soviet sewing machine for kids called ДШМ-1 (Детская Швейная Машина) made in Belorussian SSR (Orsha factory logo). I saw manual for this machine dated 1990.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Oh interesting I will have to look into it more!

[@andrewmandywilsontatham49]

Hi, I'm in NZ, and I have a few. Dating your Bernina is easy on the oldies, before 1970, the first 2 digits are year, then serial number. After 1970, the first digit is the decade (1= 70's, 2=80's) the second digit is the year, then again the seril number. I have a few now, a Bevy of Berninas? Including a 117 & 217...

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Thankyou so much! You have no idea how long I searched for that info on the great wide web!!!! And your machines sound amazing! If you wanted to share pictures we have a discord chat dedicated to all the old and vintage machines we can find :D

[@alyaagad2958]

@45:50 Elna is Swiss. Greetings from Switzerland :))

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Thankyou!

[@katerinataylor7183]

6:13 timestamp that contraption is a tuck-marking presser foot, and the previous two are only parts, I forget of which presser feet.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Thanks that's good to know!

[@SonCh-tt7hv]

Brilliant, brilliant! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

I agree! That are all amazing!!!!!

[@SonCh-tt7hv]

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics 🥰

[@andrewmandywilsontatham49]

Oh, forgot to say, with the machine that goes flat out or not at all, it's not the machine but the footpedal. Look up footpedal repair. The English guys one is great. I use a soft sided nail buffer instead of kitchen towels now, less breakage on the discs.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely have to try it!

[@cazkiwinz4300]

I’m a fan of the “retro” era 50-70 machines, the dressmakers, they’re so my vibe. Love the New Home/Janome! And the Janome XL-2… now I want one! I have a couple of a Toyota ZigZags with cams, love them! However my daily driver and big love is a 1990’s Bernina 1010 I bought about 8 years ago that cost me the same price as my industrial compound walking foot…. $1200 NZD/$740 USD/577 pounds! Yeah, they’re expensive in NZ 😂

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Oh wow! I got lucky and brought my bernina very cheap because I helped the charity shop repair some of there other machines for sale otherwise I would never have been able to afford it but dam is it a nice machine!

[@r.duroucher225]

Elna is a Swiss make. Lots of people think that they're as good as Bernina.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Yere. I'm sad I never got to see with her but she's in a good home now with people who will use her well!

[@nmjerry]

The Singer 188K's name is Cora,

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Oh I like that :)

[@billmaguire6216]

My Lotus in the same cabinet is #8017175 of the same batch as yours!

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Oh awesome! If you wanted to share pictures the discord has a whole chat dedicated to vintage machines and I always like to 🤩

[@debe8890]

Awesome video! Do your parents know that your are calling items from the 70's vintage. ;)

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

They are well aware lol and technically speaking I think something counts as vintage if it's over 40 years old so technically things from the 1970's do count!

[@Bp4160]

De casualidad hay mecánicos, costureras y modistas en tus parientes cercanos? Se hereda ambas...conozco la sensación! 😁

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Haha my mum and Nan do sew as a hobby but no mechanisms I'm afraid. Still I enjoy it all the same. Thankyou!

[@Bp4160]

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics tienes la mejor parte: antigüedades en buen estado. Si incursionas en los mecanismos, será como abrir puertas y ventanas en tu mente... Se empieza observando u luego reparando una de puntada recta.

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Shuttle bobbins

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Thanks. I think with all the packing my brain just died lol

[@poetmaggie1]

It should not be about numbers because that can turn into hording, it should be about display.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

When I have someone to display that it will be. Untill then I just need to keep track and make sure I don't get more than I can manage

[@M10000]

Where is your Singer 319? You need one of them!

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Like Pokemon I'm still trying to collect them all lol

[@user-zf4hn4di9f]

Hello, is there a reliable online store that sells labels on old machines? Please provide me with a webside.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

If there is I haven't found one. I normally get mine off the Facebook marketplace but otherwise eBay might be a good place to look. Etsy can be good but the prices are often very high!

[@user-zf4hn4di9f]

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics Thank you very much

[@ecay]

The 99k that you pulled the foot out and said what is this. There is a woman from I believe England who actually has one of those and demonstrates it. I believe they were only manufactured for England or Europe because when I did a search on eBay I could only find listings for England and for Greece

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Oh thankyou

[@anaanastasoglou9498]

I must say that it is all your fault for influencing me into buying an hexagon sewing machine just an hour ago! 😂 i think i paid a fortune for it $650 us dollars. it is my first vintage sewing machine and i have made also arrangements to pick up monday a singer 201-2. i feel totally guilty! I paid only $250 for this one, but this one i found it locally, not the exagon. Unfortunately it says that hexagon is missing the attachments, and doesnt mention anything about the manual. Does any one here knows where can i get the attachments or if attachments for other vintage machines will fit the exagon and if so which ones, and also where can i get the manual? I really appreciate any help. Thanks

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

I can't remember off the top of my head what singer the hexagon was turned into but those attachments do fit mine quite nicely and the manual seems to work for threading it up and such. Otherwise just keep an eye on eBay. Etsy also sometimes has stuff but I find it very overpriced over there. Hope that helps And I would say I'm sorry for getting you started in the vintage sewing machine obsession but honestly I'm not. Welcome to the club! (Also if your not on the discord we have a whole chat group all about vintage machines and would love to see photos of your new ones when they arrive!)

[@anaanastasoglou9498]

Oh i was kidding about you influencing me about buying an hexagon, i do like the fact though that thanks to coming accross your channel i found about this machine. my only mistake was buying it from an vendor in etsy as you said the stuff in this site most of the time is over priced. I should have looked for it in more sites, cause the same day after i had already placed the order i found one for € 270 taxes included & shipping. well too late! regarding which model singer has that the attachments will fit , i read that the company that built hexagon was eventually taken over by singer and they kept producing this sewing machine but with different decals, if my memory doesnt fail me i think it was the singer 128-8. i will try to find attachments for this model, hopefully they will fit the hexagon. Regarding the manual someone is selling it (a PDF version) for $9.

[@katielove9932]

It was your choice.

[@GulAhmed-jf9ot]

Hi

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Hi :D

[@rndea100]

what you think of the singer 206 306 319 an 320k ?? zig zags

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

I would love a zig zag machine. Been keeping my eye out for one for a while now but haven't quite got lucky yet!

[@rndea100]

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics i went i bit mad i jus got like 6 vintage ones

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

@@rndea100 you lucky duck! Enjoy them!

[@rndea100]

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics mostly got them cus they share the same parts so if it brakes i can just put a next one in the table or fix the broke one if it comes to that 306 319 an 320k on the look out for a 206

[@davidfleisher3691]

To Annabelle, #1. With all due respect: between your accent and rapid speech, I have to struggle to understand. And, please speak a little louder and toward the microphone. #2. The 'feed teeth' should never come into contact with the presser foot. Over time they will get somewhat dull. Always leave some material in between the two parts. Bless you and keep the great videos coming!!

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Ok

[@katerinataylor7183]

Time stamp 24:36 is an imitation hem stitcher kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaOZXnyKrtWWrNEsi=iQ7aagJhSXKeo1np

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Oh thankyou!

[@automotivedyi1984]

As you know most operating errors are from inexperience or it's just not the correct fit for the person. ❤

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Yep :)

[@Wisepati]

Please don't run a sewing machine with the presser foot down and no fabric between the presser foot and the feed dogs. It wears them both out. Store is sewing. Machine was something in between the presser foot and the feed dogs.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Don't worry I do know but filmed this in such a rush and while packing up each one it slipped my mind quite a few times lol

[@baire702]

Please never run any machine with presser foot down on the feed dogs without fabric. It wears them out.

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Thanks

[@turtur6260]

А вы можете продать одну машинку мне zinger

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Sorry I'm not looking to sell any right now

[@GulAhmed-jf9ot]

Hi

[@AnnabelleAndBensAntics]

Hi again

[@showkathussainhussain3602]

I am Showkat Hussain from india kashmir I have one antique approx 130 yrs old sewing machines I wants to sell this one