Singer Serger Threading - Model Ultralock 14u234 Overlocker

[@tiggerphill2305]

I bought a second hand Serger. This is the best Tutorial, I’ve come across. They way you film the video, the tips and the advice you gave, are so clear. You enabled us to clearly see each step of threading the machine. I’m not scared of my machine. I now feel more confident threading my machine. Thank you very much, it’s very much appreciated😌.

[@jeannegow2144]

Bought 134A version in 1993 but was so intimidated by it and the booklet supplied with it was not exciting to go through 🤣and I stopped sewing....28 years later, I pulled it out and it was seized....with some tutorials, I figured out how to open and oiled parts and rocked hand wheel knob... 2 days later, and I gave the top shaft bit holding needle bar a sharp thwack and it budged😳I had been watching this video of your over and over and your threading instructions are so clear and easy to follow!!! All your videos are!!!! So 30 years down the road and I'll finally thread and use this beauty.... thank you so much for all your videos...so valuable!!!!

[@shantehood896]

Thank you for the DETAILED VIDEO!!! I’m a beginner to sergers and I’ve had this machine for 2yrs thank you for making it so I can use it finally!!

[@YeaAlabama1]

I've owned a 14U since 1990. I quit sewing when I went to work in 1997 and put the serger up. After watching your video, I am going to pull it out, oil it, and start using it again. Thank you very much for the tutorial!

[@InStitches]

That is awesome!

[@mckenzieroadbaptistchurch4072]

I purchased my serger around 1985. I have never been able to thread it well. After watching this video my serger sews better than ever. Thank you,,,

[@barbaracochran868]

I recently bought a used Singer Ultralock 14u234 and I am very grateful this video exists. I ran into problems today & just sat & watched, paused & threaded until I had it working again. A very helpful tool, lots of details (some of which I had completely missed), great filming & tips. Ever so thankful. These sergers were very well made & should stay in use.

[@InStitches]

Thanks. Glad it helped.

[@ruthwebster3670]

How do you like this serger a year later?

[@matthias9379]

I would like to know aswell

[@barbaracochran868]

Built like a tank & works very well. Probably 40 years old. When I bought it for $50. Canadian I intended to learn how to use a serger then upgrade, but there is no reason to do that. It must have been well maintained by the original owner & I clean & oil after every finished garment. Without this threading video, however, I probably would have mortgaged the house & bought a self-threading new one LOL.@@matthias9379

[@barbaracochran868]

See reply below.@@ruthwebster3670

[@reka9267]

Thank you soooooo much!!! My Auntie died and left me this serger and a sewing machine and I was very intimidated by it. Thanks for making it clear and simple.

[@elizabethmullhall8226]

I don't own an overlocking machine 😪 but I was fascinated with your tutorial - one of the best machine demonstrations I have seen - great job. No irritating music either. Best wishes from Ireland.

[@InStitches]

Thanks.

[@andytubesewing1953]

Thinking of buying one for my wife and wanted to check it out. I don't sew at all but I admire the quality of your video. The production levels are fabulous. Thank you.

[@InStitches]

Thanks.

[@aliciagraysonstanley2449]

EXCELLENT video. Thank you so much. Was just gifted this serger with no manual. You made it a snap for me to use it. TEN STARS.

[@nena5437]

I believe the manuals are now available online to download and print. Mine is a 14U64A and the online is exact to my manual. Check it out.

[@helentejada7660]

You were amazingly detailed. I was avoiding threading my machine because I’ve always heard threading sergers as super complicated to thread, but with your video I was able to get it on the first run! Thank you for taking the time to put this together.

[@InStitches]

Glad I could help!

[@GApawpawandnana]

Thank you for taking time when the manufacturer wouldn’t. I have a Singer 14u85 (no manual) that I bought at Goodwill here in the USA. Had it for years not being able to find a video on how to thread it. Your video saved the day! It is very similar and I was threading the needles first plus had the thread wrong before it went through the tension disc. Now to start over.

[@jeansproston703]

Thank you for all your help, having spent 3 hours! with the book I was about to give up but then remembered You Tube and wished I had come across you sooner. Just brilliant and all sorted. Thank you once again.

[@InStitches]

Thanks. Glad it helped.

[@marjiew]

I used this to thread my singer overlock 14U64a and there were just some very slight differences which were easy to figure out. Great camera work and easy to follow instructions. Thank you so much!!

[@InStitches]

Glad I could help!

[@MusicLFCJunkie]

Thank you so much, my mom has been struggling for 2 days and this video explains everything clearly.

[@somethingoldsomethingnew7209]

Amazing and easy to watch video. I just purchased this machine secondhand and I have never had a serger before. I was dreading threading it. Your video was so easy to follow and I appreciate it so much!

[@taipa01]

Quite possibly the best instructional video I have ever watched on KZbin. Thank you so much

[@melissafauna]

Thank you for this! I just picked one of these up at a thrift store and I know very little about sewing machines. This is incredibly helpful!

[@Jackie-jz4jp]

Thank you so much for posting this video! I inherited my mom’s serger and was struggling to thread it using the manual. You made the gruelling process so much easier. Much appreciated!

[@janetdecardenas3469]

A very helpful video. I was having trouble inserting the thread into the tension disc properly. You demonstrated visually the correct way to do this.

[@suepopoff3159]

Your video is the best I have ever watched!!! Thank you, I was given this serger without an instruction book, this video made threading a breeze, thanks to you and your tips I am on my way to serving!!!

[@InStitches]

Great to hear!

[@vuyiswamasombuka583]

Wow great camera, what an excellent view ! Thanks a lot, I have this serger for 6 years now and I have never been able to tread it. I'm sure now I'll enjoy it. Thanks again

[@shopwornbear1171]

I own the Singer Ultralock 14u34b, which is the four spool base model of this particular line, and I love how well it serges my stuff. I got very lucky buying it for $100.00 Canuck bucks in 2020 (mine is a late 80's vintage), and that thing rips through anything I put to it's feed dogs and gets it done like a champ. I had to learn to thread it because I wanted to give it a good clean and oil, and stupidly removed all the spools and threading. But, once you get the hang of it, it's not all that difficult, save for the two small dealies that go under and over while the needles stitch. Those are no joke for arthritic hands and poor eyesight.

[@lucyalla2608]

Thank you so much for this!! Recently purchased this model secondhand with no manual. Easy to understand instructions, came out perfectly on the first go! Thank you

[@clefa1718]

What a great tutorial! I just got a second hand serger also - and this was a perfect intro. Got is all set up and it works great now. Thanks so much!!

[@katyhuguley6500]

So very helpful! My mother just gave me her machine and I could follow this so easily! Thank you! Now to teach myself how to use it.

[@InStitches]

Glad I could help!

[@fralou1]

Well it 0255 and I did it. I threaded my machine. The most difficult part was threading the needles. I did thread I think the lower looper? Wrong. Anyway the yellow one. So I cut the thread near the spool sorted the problem then knitted the spool bread to the one I was rethreading the yellow thread. Now I know what to do when changing thread colours lol. Thank you so much for your great video. Now all I need to do is sew with the machine and see if I need a new knife or not.

[@carol5330]

I have a similar machine and it has stood the test of time. At the moment I'm struggling to replace the needles! Can't seem to master that. A video on that would be brilliant! Thank you.

[@InStitches]

Can do. Thanks.

[@carol5330]

@@InStitches Thank you! I did manage it, it only took me 2 days! I discovered I didn't have the screw all the way open! But I still think a video on some of these intricate things would be very helpful!

[@maryb.c.507]

I have similar machine as well. I had to replace the set screw for one of the needles (thank you sewingmachineparts.com) and it works really well now.

[@MadisonWestfield]

I have watched so many tutorials on KZbin on how to thread One of these machines. None of them, and I mean absolutely none of them were as detailed as this one. I finally just had to force myself to figure it out on my own. I wish I had found this video before I spent over two hours fiddling with it! Anyway, thank you so much for this video and I can’t wait to check out more of your videos for more information. I really appreciate it!

[@InStitches]

Glad I could help!

[@susannapersaud8162]

This is an amazing demonstration ,I scored this serger on marketplace for 20 dollars in an authentic serger leather bag ,tons for spare parts manual and even the original receipt .. It seems to be in excellent working condition .. I just wanted to get myself familiar with it and the threding process etc !

[@InStitches]

Great buy at that price. These are very well made machines.

[@mishnva]

Hi, you saved my life, i was ready to throw my serger away because it did not sew well, and i just find out that it was because it was thread it badly. Thank you

[@resipsa99]

Thank you so much for this! I inherited my Mom's overlocker (Singer 14U85) and this was so clear and perfect!

[@pattiobrien8616]

I just bought a 14u34b, and it still works like a charm. Thanks for the video.

[@user-yx2mq8bh9p]

Dank je wel voor de duidelijke uitleg. Heb er veel bekeken, maar deze geeft de beste uitleg.

[@Julesmcgules1]

Thank you so much! Your instructions and close ups were so clear.

[@InStitches]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vincentcatbagan9004]

Just purchased my serger and “In Stitches” this post was xactly what I needed and I saved it. Thank you soo very much

[@jackiefawcett2753]

Hi,once again I have come back to your tutorial to thread my overlocker, so thankyou for that. Mine is probably an original one ,but must say she still does a great job. Thanks again. jackie😊

[@melissa5907]

Dejunking the house to sell next year, and found one left behind by previous owner over a decade ago. Was planning on cleaning it up to sell- but wanted to learn more about it. This video makes me almost wanna learn how to sew… seeing what it can do 😅

[@4speedchevy]

Excellent camera work! Thank yoy for the close up details!

[@InStitches]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maryb.c.507]

And such an incredibly clean machine! It is over 30 years old!

[@thorstenwalter2144]

Thank you for this video 👍 I recently inherited this good piece and think it's fantastic that I found such a great tutorial on exactly the topic of threading. Greetings from Germany

[@Sol-4]

Oh thank you so much for this video! 🙏🏼 I just got this same machine and had no idea how to thread it 😂 you saved me!

[@russsenkovich2422]

Nice video. Thanks, you have helped me sort out a couple of issues I was having.

[@gpkpjpmp]

Thank you so much for best video !!!! Could you please post something about using and adjusting that Singer overlocker? You are the best teacher for beginners!

[@tinasettimi4757]

Thank you for an excellent step by step! I now am able to thread my machine and it worked great.

[@InStitches]

Glad it helped!

[@chaiiwi]

Thank You, This Video guided me to be able to thread and use the Machine! Much Appreciation!

[@tappy007]

Thank you. So much better than video that came with the machine. A wonderful reference!

[@vallyn62070]

Thank you for this video… I just got this machine and was doing this wrong. Blessings

[@lindakelso1221]

Thank you so much. You are an excellent teacher.❤

[@karenpaul4594]

OMG. Ive had this serger for about 15 years past down to me from my mother in law. Always scared cause of the threading. You made this possible for me to try it out. What were the basic settings once all threaded? Thank you

[@every1luvsaclown]

Thank you so much, I couldn't figure out how to get that orange coded thread in until your video, had no idea that square piece just popped off.

[@InStitches]

Glad I could help!

[@LindaHenry-s5g]

Thank you for your patient easy to follow, zoomed in video, awesome!

[@margaretwilson8330]

I think I can probably thread my machine now. Thanks

[@stellachipembele3147]

Thanks for sharing. I recently saw a used same model and wanted to know how to thread it.

[@kamar749]

Thank you very much for this video. I have a singer serger machine 14U 285B that has 5 spools. Do you have an instructions video on how to thread it, please?

[@rubyloveday591]

This video is brilliant! Thank you. I have the very same overlocker and this video helped me get it going properly! I refer to this video all the time. My problem is that the bulb has gone and I’m struggling to find the right bulb. They are old bulbs and not sure if they still make them. Do you have any recommendations of bulbs to fit this. I live in Scotland, UK

[@marksmale827]

I have one of these. I can't believe how good it is.

[@InStitches]

Yes. A totally underrated machine. Thanks.

[@kevinmarlow1239]

Absolutely brilliant. thank you so much! Helen.

[@bagofbones6563]

Great help, thanks for taking the time 😎

[@InStitches]

Glad it helped!

[@furzanamukhtar9064]

Nice and helpful video could you please download a video how we can fasten the needless thanks

[@irmaelshafei7612]

Thank you so much for the video. I love my serger. However, I have difficulty finding the right needle for it. I just working with one.

[@fralou1]

Thank you for your video. I bought a 2nd hand Singer Quantum Lock 4 Differential Feed (14 U 286 B) and I’m hoping threading will be the same. One question, so far, I do have for you, is that I can’t tell where the knife or is it knives?? Are / is. As I’ve never tried this machine I can’t say if it sews and cuts. Do you have any videos on how to change the knife? And where to buy if need be. Thank you. And oh that was at least 2 questions.

[@marlenefischer1782]

Good morning sir. Can you please do a threading tutorial on an empisal overlocker as well or do you just do singers.

[@nialashley]

Thank you so much for this! This video helped me majorly🙌🏾💯keep up the amazing work💫

[@InStitches]

Glad it helped!

[@David-rw6kf]

Thank you so much. This video is amazing!! Helped me so much. 🎉

[@mariaamparo1199]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge

[@ValeriaGuinder]

Muchas gracias no hay casi videos de esta maquina

[@sharonbeattie9022]

Great video and beautiful clear shots. Thanks

[@InStitches]

Many thanks!

[@rosac.2380]

Felicidades!! Excelente explicación!! Gracias 🙏🏻 ♥️

[@nimlasingh2952]

Hi , I found your video very helpful. Please can you help , I have a Singer Professional 14u23A overlocker. It will not pick up the first looper thread from below , please can you advise what I can do kind regards Nina

[@madvelila]

I've been considering acquiring a used serger; could you recommend the best second-hand model and highlight which models I should particularly watch out for?

[@temitayoakinbile3434]

Insightful video. Can you recommend a needle size for this overlocker. I need to change mine as it is broken but I am having a challenge getting a right needle size. All the ones I got didn't fit the needle shank. I will appreciate your help.

[@InStitches]

Yes, Needle type 2054 is what's required for this model. Thanks.

[@beverleyjohnson7592]

Thank you very much for your tutorial. Bless you

[@normacmckay-morris3268]

Hello sir , how often should I change my needle to my overlock l have the 14 u 34 style and it is working very well . Right it is in the shop for some service . Because my second needle thread is not get in tights But everything else is good

[@xiomarazoto7551]

thank you i discover with your video a hole that not use in my machine, could you explain how to sew without using the knife or blade...thank you

[@14rosykistnerusa45]

watched a whole bunch of videos yours is the best thank youuuuuuuu so much i love you

[@Wonko19]

Thanks for making this! I keep having an issue where the right needle thread keeps breaking/coming unthreaded. I've rethreaded the machine several times in the right order and the issue persists - any thoughts on why?

[@marthanoller6356]

My Singer Serger is identical to this one! It has not been used in quiet some time, do I need to oil it or do something to get it to work? I bought it new, but hardly used it. This detailed video really helps me, thank you so much!

[@lyndagatlor5736]

I can't find the video detailing the threading problem that is mentioned in this video. Has it been removed? I need to find it as I can not get my machine to work. I used the video a few months ago when the needles kept breaking. So frustrating as I can't remember the advice to fix the problem

[@fralou1]

Ok so me again. I’m writing from Canada. I serged something and the knife flew off but in the machine. I was able to reinstall but I’m not sure I did it right. The manuals don’t show well. Any chance of seeing a video. Now though my machine won’t see. The knife may be installed wrongly. Would that prevent the machine working right. What happens is the looper I think it’s called crosses the bottom one but gets stuck there. The motor wants to go but it’s like the brakes are on. Any help please? Thank you.

[@NedouxSews]

Hi, thank you so much for sharing this video! I bought mine from a thrift shop a few months ago, but haven't been able to find the needles. I'd really appreciate your advice on where to buy the needles online. Best wishes!

[@johannnafunk]

I also would love to know, i have been looking for a second needle for ages and ages :(

[@andreaquinn6180]

I have this model--the user manual says use "Singer needles Cat. No. 2054 available in sizes #14 and (#10)". If you do a google search for what's between the quotes, you'll get some current buying options. Here is the link to the manual on Singer's website: www.singer.com/search/support?title=14u234

[@Liamthedreamer]

Its so hard to buy needles for his little machine, can someone share where to get these? I can't find them in any sewing store

[@Liamthedreamer]

Also hoping someone can help with why the needle keeps coming off the shank, any ideas and information on how to solve this please

[@maryb.c.507]

You can get the needles at www.wawak.com/search-results/?q=singer%202054 among other online places. They must be singer 2054.

[@404larkin]

Amazing! The best video ever. Thank you!

[@InStitches]

Glad you liked it!

[@furzanamukhtar9064]

Thank you so much for the video very helpful

[@LibraryKate1802]

The tan/light orange thread on my machine always gets really tight and breaks after serving-any ideas on what I am doing wrong?

[@Zoelummis]

Hey! Great video it was really helpful, just wondering what brand would I get needles for and things to look out for when buying some? I got some that seemed to be the right ones but they didn’t fit in the machine holes.

[@InStitches]

Hi. This model takes a specific needle Cat. 2054. Any make is fine but make sure you get 2054. I would recommend either Schmetz or Singer brand. Thanks.

[@Zoelummis]

@@InStitches great thankyou so much!

[@bethp44]

Great closeups.

[@furzanamukhtar9064]

I bought it second hand from the ebay shop very nice but now i want to change the needles i tried and tried but I can't could you please make a video for help me thanks

[@dorisampofowah5215]

Thanks for sharing.Is very helpful.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@InStitches]

Glad it was helpful!

[@christinavensel510]

Exellent tutorial! Thanks much!

[@christinewalsh7262]

Excellent teacher. Thank you

[@christinewalsh7262]

You are absolutely excellent

[@abrogard142]

very lovely, thank you. we just got an old 14u12 and apart from being single needle all else is the same. ours doesn't cut the material well. perhaps needs a new knife? video about that? :)

[@InStitches]

From memory the lower blade can be sharpened with a standard grinding wheel. I think the top blade is tungsten carbide and can only be sharpened with a diamond impregnated grinding wheel. The blades are still available new. Maybe I'll do a video on this subject soon.

[@abrogard142]

@@InStitches Hi.. thank you for that. I'll try source some and perhaps some instruction somewhere on how to replace and set or maybe it'll turn out to be so simple they're not needed. :)

[@abrogard142]

@@InStitches well I've done it. unbelievably there was a replacement blade came with the machine - i found it in a little plastic bag in with needles and stuff. Too easy. Swing the top blade out of the way by pressing the end stud in and rotating it. Then slacken of the retaining screw and the old blade will just drop out. Put a new one in and snig it up a little so it holds and have it stand up above the bed. Then level it to the bed somehow - I used my screwdriver blade, lay it on the bed and across the top of the new blade. Tighten up the screw. Try it out: failure. Total failure. Go back and let down the top blade again and try again: success. Perfect job. I suddenly becomes a serger. :)

[@adelejeffs5532]

I have this machine and can't find any needles to fit it. Have you got a link for some needles? The new singer needles don't fit it. This machine takes much smaller needles. It says on the side of the machine 2054 needles but not sure thats still correct today? I am in the UK. Thanks so much!

[@InStitches]

The 2054 needles are still available. I did a quick search online and had plenty of hits. You could also try your local sewing machine supplier if you have one. Thanks.

[@haneenomar1383]

Thank you so very much 🌸 It was really helpful 👍🏻👍🏻

[@InStitches]

Glad it was helpful!

[@phuongthaophan3731]

Hi! i have an old model: Singer 14u23A. they look quite the same outside. Do you think threading also works the same? I have been searching for clip how to use it but it's no where to be found! :(

[@InStitches]

Hi. I think it may be similar..

[@marchallesmith8030]

Thank You!! Very helpful!!😄

[@unlisted9831]

Fantastic Video Thank you!!

[@63Arnast]

Every time i try to chain off my thread it tangles it self up around the throat plate and i've checked the way it's threaded up and it's all correctly threaded. :( Does any know where i can get a service manual for the singer ultralock 14u444b please?

[@monicabartlett6112]

Double check that the stitch plate is for regular serging and not the rolled hem one

[@alyssadc7263]

Hello how do you change the needle? Please help!

[@sharon7382]

Does this machine only have the one stitch? Are there features of the newer machines I will miss if I go with this model for my first serger? Thanks!

[@InStitches]

This machine can do 3 and 4 thread overlocking (serging). I can't remember if this model has the differential feed or not but that is a handy feature.

[@zeke6663]

Do you recommend a type/brand of thread to use with this machine?

[@InStitches]

Hi. Any good quality overlocking thread should be okay.