SINGER Fashion Mate 257 Vintage Sewing Machine Demonstration How to Sew

[@nancytuyes8189]

I’ve owned this model ever since my mom gave it to me as a Christmas present, must’ve been in the early 1970s. She saw how much I liked to sew, when I learned to sew in 7th grade HomeEc class. I’m 61 now, & I just finished a project of repurposing a quilt into a jacket. This machine has certainly withstood the test of time!

[@lindadalton2668]

Threaded wrong. Thread should be behind the metal arm just over the tension arm coming down and then again when you come back up from the spring. I’ve had this machine for many years

[@tavlx0r403]

Oh my goodness i cant tell you how greatful i am that you made this!! My grandma gave me this machine and i could not find any videos on the basics. Thank you!!!

[@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911]

Wonderful news! So glad it helped you out and thanks for letting me know!

[@lindadalton2668]

Please don’t take this advice on threading this machine. This lady has it all wrong she needs a manual for help can anyone send her one ?

[@jamestregler1584]

Thanks so much ; my wife just got a Singer fashion mate 257 today, I looked it over and is in tip top shape belts are good will clean and oil then it's all her's 😇

[@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911]

You are quite welcome! So glad it helped!

[@siusaidhchaimbeul5499]

Got one (used) in the 1970s, gave it away in 2014 - because of the weight - as I moved across the continent. REGRETS! Hope whoever has it now appreciates it.

[@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911]

Plenty of vintage machines available for sale!

[@abundantYOUniverse]

This was really helpful, thanks very much!

[@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911]

Thank you for the kind words. Glad it helped!

[@graceokonta4783]

I just bought this from a used store. The information is helpful thanks.

[@lindadalton2668]

No don’t take this as help it’s all wrong

[@lindadalton2668]

It takes a class 66 bobbin

[@Shingie]

Youre the best!

[@CT-kp1ww]

I inherited thi machine which has been sitting in my closet for years. I think the first thing I'll do is have it serviced. But, after that I need to find videos on how to set it up and find beginner patterns.

[@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911]

That's awesome! Yes get it out and put it to work! I have a few sewing videos. May do more later.

[@AMeza-zd8wu]

I found one for $25 do you think the service will be nominal? I'm just giving sewing a try and definitely need some classes.

[@mercytosin3088]

Yeah. I just got my own yesterday and wish to know how I can service it

[@inthehalflight9303]

Thanks for the great video :)

[@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911]

Thank you!

[@liliansimms8756]

How docu replace the plugs on the machine

[@sharondavidson7072]

Rough sounding machine.I wonder if it needs oiling to loosen it up?

[@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911]

These machines need oiling on a regular basis.

[@elenarosario3830]

Parese miy buena. Sera en hierro

[@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911]

@elenarosario3830 sorry I don't understand.

[@vedahrobin8613]

Thank you very much

[@feliciabriand4190]

Thanks for showing me this! I hand sew a lot of things. Sell them too. But my fiance found one of these on the side of the road one day scraping metal. I've never used a sewing machine I can't wait. One problem, it's slow. Could you tell me what's wrong with it.

[@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911]

The gears are probably gunked up. You may need to wipe the gears down with keronsene or lighter fluid if that is the case. First I would try oiling it real good and let it run for a while without any fabric under it. It should start to sound better. Let me know!

[@feliciabriand4190]

@@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911 That's exactly what I did and it picked up in speed! I was so happy. My grandmother sewed a lot and I think she wanted me to have this machine. I already made one grocery bag holder. Took me 10 mins versus half a day. I love it. It has a lot of oil on it. Someone took good care of it.

[@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911]

@@feliciabriand4190 That is wonderful news! Thanks so much for letting me know! You "Go Girl!" and keep on sewing!

[@twinstar9]

Are the gears nylon or plastic, or are they metal? I think they are white, non-metal. That's my one concern about this model- the non-metal gears eventually need to be replaced.

[@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911]

I think they are a hard plastic, but I'm not positive. Either way, they are easily replaced. I've had many replaced.

[@twinstar9]

@@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911 Thank you. Cost to replace is not something I’m willing to pay!

[@maggiecheungblaize8647]

Hi Ms Pamela. Thank you for the video. I am new at using sewing machine and like to know why does your right hand have to push the wheel all the times when the machine is sewing or in motion ????

[@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911]

To give the machine a tug to get it started faster.

[@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911]

IF YOU don't need to do it then don't. This machine has been sitting a while.

[@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911]

These vintage machines DO NOT like to sit idle! They like to sew!

[@ikramlitim5746]

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[@KaileeHarrington]

I have my and bobbin threaded but it keeps coming unthreaded and im not sure what to do

[@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911]

It could wound backwards. Also the tension may be too tight on the shuttle.

[@annabasset8803]

have to install a new top vertical gear ;on model 257 singer ,is there and screw holding the shaft.

[@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911]

Sorry I do not know about those.

[@annabasset8803]

we figure it out ;he's in the repair service for the last 50 yrs

[@user-uf6mb2rz5o]

How do you put dog feet down

[@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911]

Sorry I do not remember but you can go to to singer.com and download or read the manual to this machine. Ho p e t hi is helps!

[@liliansimms8756]

Feed dog

[@laurapickering3358]

Great video! I love my FM 257! Any thoughts or help on creating a button hole with the Fashion Mate 257? Thank you!!!

[@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911]

Thank you! Yes you can make one free hand with the zig zag or you can use a button hole maker attachment.

[@laurapickering3358]

@@mrs.pamelar.martindbacastl911 Thank you very much!!!!

[@lindadalton2668]

And please don’t wind a bobbin this way what a mess