Singer 206K-First Singer ZigZag machine-Historical precision-still sews perfectly. (Video 280)

Not only a historical piece, but a fine sewing machine that still works and performs like new. ( and better than most new ones) Uses the 206x13 needle, which is odd but still available. Every one of these I’ve encountered over the years is still functioning and sewing like new. Amazing 😎

[@angelcastro3129]

Oh thank you so much for posting about this machine, I am hoping to get one very soon, it needs a bit of work but over all looks very well cared for and I am so excited to have it in my hot little hands LOL.

[@randyyoursewingmachineman9954]

Have fun with it. 😎👍

[@r.duroucher225]

You're absolutely right. these are truly fabulous machines. Actually, it was the first of Singer's domestic zigzags. They had industrial zigzags before the 206 and they modelled the 206 after their industrial designs. The internal mechanisms are essentially Singer's industrial mechanisms from pre-1936. (That's the reason for the fact that you need to insert the bobbin case from under the machine. It's an industrial design.) They kept those mechanisms in the 306, the 319 and the 320. From what I can tell, these are the closest to industrial machines that Singer ever made for the domestic market.

[@randyyoursewingmachineman9954]

Yes indeed, they are industrial grade in every aspect. That’s when Singer was the gold standard instead of a door stop. Sad.😎

[@RobinEvans-g4c]

Randy I love watching your videos. I trust your experience above all😊How do you clean the bobbin hook area on these kinds of machines I am trying to refurbish a 319g. Thank you

[@randyyoursewingmachineman9954]

If they are exceptionally gummed up, penetrating oil has a solvent in its mixture that will free up sticky parts. I have heard of people having success with 70 percent alcohol as well as hydrogen peroxide. Soak the area and let it sit for about ten minutes. Spray the area with compressed air and blast away the gunk. Repeat as necessary. When done cleaning, add sewing machine oil and sew away.👍😎

[@theprojectproject01]

So they just took the zigzag mechanism from the 107W , shrank it, and moved inside the hull of the machine. Interesting.

[@theprojectproject01]

And with that in mind, I'd bet AT LEAST ten American cents that a bobbin case from a Singer 20U would allow the use of a 15x1 needle. It certainly works a treat on my 319.

[@randyyoursewingmachineman9954]

It’s almost a perfect copy of an early Pfaff zigzag. The three needle position lever is the giveaway. The 107w has a zig zag width depth position dial instead or two levers for width and needle position. They’re similar, in that they both zigzag and they’re black. Mechanically they’re similar, but designed differently.

[@mateooglesby]

i would love to get in contact i have a question about this machine? womdering if you can help?

[@randyyoursewingmachineman9954]

I would call this, contact. What’s your question? Someone else may want the answer as well. 😎👍

[@mateooglesby]

so much to type. some one broke the Zig Zag lever and tried to glue or tack weld it back. i think it then stopped the zig zag to engage bacuse it wont turn for nothing. Also what is the lever on the left do? i cant seem to find a difference in stitch what the lever is moved into the 3 options it has. Again only straight stitch is engaged. @@randyyoursewingmachineman9954

[@ronalddevine9587]

Pity that Singer lost their way. I've read somewhere that the British plant after the war was ordered y the national government to switch to aluminum. Steel was needed for rebuilding war damage. And, they had a plethora of downed airplanes to recycle. Hence the aluminum bodies.

[@randyyoursewingmachineman9954]

That makes perfect sense. You have to use what you’ve got and make the best of it. They certainly did just that. Thanks for that info.

[@clementihammock7572]

UK made many good Singer Models, esp. the FeatherWeight 222K and all times famous 201K

[@randyyoursewingmachineman9954]

👍🏼😎

[@harrypressman2]

Thanks for this look into Singer's first ZigZag machine. Highly informative and sadly, you've just added another to my "hunt" list.

[@randyyoursewingmachineman9954]

👍🏼😎

[@stillstitchin]

Wow, that’s just beautiful? I’ve never seen one. Thanks! 😊

[@randyyoursewingmachineman9954]

👍😎

[@ElaineMcChurin]

I have one, the zig zag foot is missing. I'm not sure what I'm looking for or where to find it. I think its the all purpose foot. will a low shank standard fit it.

[@randyyoursewingmachineman9954]

A low shank zig zag foot should fit. It’s also the all purpose foot. It should have a flat bottom on it. 😎

[@ElaineMcChurin]

@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Thank you. I purchased it with a box of attachments, but I don't think they are the correct ones. I appreciate the info.

[@randyyoursewingmachineman9954]

@@ElaineMcChurin 👍🏼😎