So you want or just got an Industrial Sewing Machine? Watch This!

Threading a Singer 211U166A and Loading the Bobbin.
I really like Industrial Sewing Machines, I like how they are made, I like how they look, I like how they sound and I really like this machine in particular. It is a fantastic machine and so versatile.
This is a video overview of an industrial sewing machine.
Thank you so much for your support and please consider sharing my video, liking my video and subscribing to my channel.
Filmed and Produced by Jason Potts

[@Happybidr]

Best threading video ever. Every sewing machine company should thank you for this.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Your comment makes me very happy. Thank you for that.

[@MoosewithAneyePatch]

What a great video

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

Watching how you nimbly thread the upper/needle thread is very helpful. Great intro to industrial machines. The slow motion segments are awesome.

[@UnkleAL1962]

when I was a kid I would get out of school and walk over to my mother's work. She worked at a small business where they repaired burlap and later on polyester feed bags, so they could be re-used at the mill. They had 2 huge black Singers, kind of like a 201 on steroids 10x over, and they used string or thread thick as the stuff you would use for tying meat while cooking, on a spool cone about 6-8" high. It was amazing to watch Mom run that thing she went a hundred miles an hour I always worried about her getting her hand under the huge needle! I assume that was an industrial Singer probably meant for bigger things than feed bags.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thanks for that.

[@einatmengbkade]

enchanting to watch. thank you so much for this.

[@JENNISWISS]

this is a art video of industrial sewing machine🎯

[@JoseRuiz-yg5wr]

JENNI.SWISS very good

[@luistorosina6777]

JENNI.SWISS

[@meghachouhan9777]

JENNI.SWISS zoje ki janksre de

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

Alexander, this video was just as good watching it the second time.

[@ajkajk2424]

I've wasted hours looking at videos to explain this process and your one is by far the best one, thank you!

[@AlexanderDyer]

😃

[@Charbarhousemusic]

I can't believe I've been doing that springy thing @1:08 wrong for the last two years. You have just made my life easier! Thank you.

[@carliiiartist]

Excellent vid!

[@dmmdmm5435]

As a gearhead and an industrial sewing machine owner, this is spot on. Beautifully done video. Juki 5550/consew 227

[@neandertallis]

Direct to the point. No useless talking or annoying music. Just showing what we wanted to watch. Simple as that!

[@ramloganfracic5761]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful informative video. Blessings.

[@dmmdmm5435]

I'm a retired welder/fabricator/ machinist/ mechanic. Now I tinker with sewing projects, trailer tarps, canvas equipment covers, tool pouches, upholstery and the like. Buying/fixing/selling unloved industrial sewing machines is part of that process. This video really appeals to my sensibilities. No I'm off to go paragliding......

[@rosereyna8059]

Wow Your Awesome Alex! 😉😀🤗

[@frankpineda1832]

I love your video, very interesting 👍

[@smallfootprint2961]

Thanks for showing us your cool industrial sewing machine. As a girl, we moved around a lot, but my mom's factory style machine was always with us. I learned on that machine and always loved it. I eventually bought an old Bernina 117 K and still have it. It's not the heavy duty machine yours is but, is pretty formidable. Thanks again for posting this video.

[@AlexanderDyer]

🙂

[@itsathaithing]

Great video and excellent quality!

[@captproject-keith8853]

Awesome detail thanks

[@AlexanderDyer]

Absolutely, I am always trying to find new ways to show these incredible works of engineering.

[@brittneyyoung1882]

Can't wait!

[@stoneblue1795]

All good. I share the same addiction, "thread injection".

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thread injection, ha ha yes, its like welding with thread.

[@allisonjoel1]

Hi. Great video, relaxing to watch. Thank you for posting. Regards.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Maybe you would like this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXaklYSLeKlnkLc

[@dammionpeaks2209]

Sounds really nice!

[@ianedmondson6092]

This video will help me go to sleep at night. awesome stuff Alexander. An audio and visual feast. Second only to listening to your addictive relaxo commentary.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrSovietGreen]

So CLASSIC

[@violetta154]

Gracias. Me saco del apuro.

[@rtz549]

Great sounding machine.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thanks.

[@LRSCA]

Excellent

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thank you.

[@itsathaithing]

Great video I have referred to it many times.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BoxcarsGarage]

I've got the same machine... I truly appreciate your video! Hope to begin dabbling in upholstery if I can only clean up my shop. Here's a fun story...a few weeks back I was at my local metal recyclers and the local military base dropped off a full, new roll of black leather grained vinyl and then there was a new roll of black textured upholstery cloth new as well.... unsure of the yards but one was 12 in dia, other was probably 18' in dia..... Paid $10. So I have practice materials....

[@AlexanderDyer]

Lucky Find! Congrats

[@DonAguilar]

found a unit on Amazon,,unit did not fit but the drive wheel did after drilling it out to fit factory shaft,,working well now!!

[@mjinme]

I have had a Singer Industrial in my shop for 2 years. The thread kept breaking, so I walked away from it. After watching this, I have decided that I will try again, or sell it. Thanks!

[@monicahaigh4490]

Great video

[@AlexanderDyer]

⭐️

[@andynixon2820]

I've got an identical machine and they're excellent . Once you get used to the threading procedure it becomes second nature .

[@cancelik]

sewing machine: an art of mechanisms.

[@AlexanderDyer]

I agree. Beautiful mechanisms of operation. "Form Follows Function"

[@DonAguilar]

Maybe make short video on replacing the rubber wheel on bobbin winder so I can do it right the first time! Thank you!

[@christelgrimmer4478]

Oh, suspense, I was holding my breath until the first stitches, beautiful sounds the machine makes

[@nitrojoyce]

Can you tell me what the button is for on the top center?

[@floridasaltlife]

Hadn't saw this one before, loved the slomo and sound, sounds like an old hit and miss engine, loved it...

[@AlexanderDyer]

Great! Here is one that others said sounds like a Harley. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJS8daKXbruUr5Y

[@floridasaltlife]

@@AlexanderDyer Yey, thanks for that going there now. Truly love every one of you videos, I am new with a consew 206rb and a Seiko Sth-8bld and your videos are helping me work out the kinks, me and them !! I really enjoy your slow deliberate presentation of info, makes it easy for me to follow. I'm a Big Fan !!

[@jesshothersall]

Atmospheric video :)

[@AlexanderDyer]

I attribute that to the effort I put towards the sound in this one.

[@jesshothersall]

lol, it does sound wonderful, especially the slowed down parts, puts a whole new perspective on the amazing thing that is a sewing machine :)

[@seb1363]

What does the "A" designate on these 211 models? I searching for a used model and I noticed some are 211U166 vs. 211U166A

[@treeroofgrass]

Exactly what type of bobbin is that? I just got a used 211u and it only came with a prewound bobbin.

[@tonyyeo3912]

Hi, I have a similar singer 211, maybe i know what’s the thickest size thread and needle for it? Thanks

[@JeffWerner]

At 1:09 when threading the top thread through the tension discs you don't go all the way around to the small perpendicular post on the right side of the discs (visible at 2:10)-yet some people tell me to thread up and over that little post then down through the controller discs. My vintage Seiko top threading is very similar to yours, but now I'm questioning the different ways to thread it.

[@AlexanderDyer]

I have found that threading has a bit of leeway or another way to say that might be that there is more than one way to skin a cat. I have threaded machines "wrong" and got them to produce beautiful stitches. To the point about that post in the tension assembly, some manufactures recommend to go around it and others do not. I don't pretend to be the final say on any of this but I do know what works and sometimes you just need to try it and see. There are always so many variables but if you can produce flawless stitches then that is what really matters. Check out this video for some more thoughts on threading variation if you are interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHO9iWmprNyGl5I

[@Loubass06]

aWEsome YOU @re ! Thanks for sharing >>>

[@AlexanderDyer]

May the force be with you.

[@veroreyes4049]

Hola desde la cdad de México. Agradezco sus vídeos. Saludos.

[@timdybala7127]

Great video! I'm shopping locally for the cheapest industrial machine I can get. Many of them come with just the powerhead and no table. I'd like to see a video about making a table with a motor or just setting up a table for a machine.

[@AlexanderDyer]

I made a cart and you can see some basic motor mounting etc. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKiVgKqCj89mjpI Then I modified an existing stand, you can see that here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYXLmqiYbpqin5Y

[@juliabrown5396]

Now that’s a machine! Gonna need a bigger belt!

[@justalittlemommy]

This is a great video. I have a question for you. I’m in an upholstery class and a couple of the machines are having an issue. As your video shows, when you bring the thread up underneath and up on the left side of the tension spring, I know you’re supposed to hear and feel a slight click as the thread pops past that little point that bends back in toward the middle of the tension discs. A couple of the machines won’t do that click and after you sew just a short distance, the thread bounces completely out from the tension discs. Our instructor tries his best to keep the machines running but the school isn’t very proactive in maintaining the machines. Any suggestions you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Ask your instructor.

[@tamarabutler2073]

Do you by chance know anything about the durkopp 211-15105? I'm looking for some basic pointers on how to fix the tension issues I have

[@AlexanderDyer]

Everything you want to know about Thread tension kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpLbYYWKeNaMis0

[@judiththomas2258]

Do you have a video on tension? My sewing looks normal on top but underneath it is big loops of the top thread.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Absolutely. That is a common problem. You need to tighten your top tension. Click here for the full explanation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpLbYYWKeNaMis0si=b6CO6f50qaL8GDwm

[@Sk8n2Enjoi]

The noises of that machine running are zen like

[@AlexanderDyer]

☯

[@dennisg9356]

Great threading video, just got an older Consew CN2230R, found it not to be sewing great, tried some tension adjustments but having problems sewing with it. Any pointers?

[@AlexanderDyer]

Here is a thread tension video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpLbYYWKeNaMis0

[@wendybungert5136]

Do you have a video on taking the bobbin case out of a singer 211g155. Mine has thread under and I cannot get it out. The timing is now off and I have taken it in twice, which ai cannot afford right now. Help please!!!

[@AlexanderDyer]

Maybe this will be similar enough to help you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKeopIKBpsmDkJY

[@CulinarySpy]

Hi Alexander, thanks for your videos. I picked up a Singer walking foot machine today and it looks the exact same size and shape as your 211 however I think it might be a bit older, perhaps. It has a serial number but no longer a model number or name on it. Fully serviced ready to go so I plan to use it for hobby work including car upholstery, horse rugs etc. I'd love to find more information on my Singer but I have no idea where to find it. I'd also like to understand the clutch thing as mine is direct belt drive and my right foot hasn't learned to go slow yet! EDIT: I googled around online and discovered that mine is a model 211G166 made in Germany!

[@AlexanderDyer]

I recommend the servo motor to most, especially those who are new to the sport. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opLZnKmpipqfqs0

[@tedhobgood]

Thanks for the video! I've been sewing on my indusrial for yearsd, but just noticed something in your threading demonstration that I'm doing wrong. (I have the bobbin thread coming off anticlockwise instead of clockwise.) Off to try it now! Thanks! (Subscribed!)

[@AlexanderDyer]

Ted Hobgood, actually I believe I am in error, but as you can see it still worked. No, you are correct and I am wrong. Sometimes when I am filming I get absent minded of some of the details. Please forgive me and I am glad you have subscribed. I will try to do better going forward.

[@tedhobgood]

Oh wow! I went back and tried the bobbin like you showed in the video, and I swear it works better that way! I have been having problems with my tension; the bobbin pulls too much, but is difficult to adjust. My top tension was as tight as it could be. Now it works a lot better and my stitches look better. Maybe I am now doing it the wrong way, but it works! :) Thank you. My Consew 226R is now working better!

[@AlexanderDyer]

You can't argue with success!

[@MrSubmariner13]

I've been thinking about adding a singer 211 to my shop. Quick question, why are you wrapping around 2 seperate thread guides? I've never done that on my consew. Seems like a good idea for a more stable tension but that is just a guess on my part.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Threading can have some variation if you know how to do it. There is more that one right way. If it sews a good consistent stitch then stick with that.

[@eklsn]

thank you for sharing, I got 211u587b and my bobbing winder friction wheel is chopped up, where I can get replacement, thank you again

[@AlexanderDyer]

Try Henderson Sewing, you can find their phone number online.

[@eklsn]

Thank you very much, I just went over their web site and I maid order trough part list. they didn't have original part but there was an option for alternative so I give it a shot, since this guys know what are they doing, thank you again for your respond! Cheers!

[@DonAguilar]

Still trying to find replacement bobbin winder part,, where else should I look???

[@AlexanderDyer]

Henderson Sewing

[@mjangelotti4639]

I have subscribed to your You Tube channel and really enjoy watching your instructional info on vintage machines. I just became the owner of four older industrial machines, two straight stitch from the 1940's or 1950's one a Singer one a Pfaff, one Columbia blind stitch and one Chandler blind stitch also a Babylock ES605 overlock. They all need cleaning and maintenance I am trying to find out what kind of solvent is suitable to use in cleaning them. Any suggestions on my search for a safe cleaner? I look forward to putting them in service with the help of your tutorials. Thanks for your expertise!

[@AlexanderDyer]

Safe Cleaner? I don't know friend. Seems like the best cleaners are toxic, carcinogenic or flammable. While not a cleaner I have found that liberal use of sewing machine oil and some movement will get most machines up and running and that is pretty safe.

[@MoosewithAneyePatch]

I wish you had a video about oiling your machine

[@singlespeedyoda]

I'm sure you get this question often but what machine would you recommend for a beginner , I'm primarily going to be working with nylon webbing and cordura fabric ?

[@AlexanderDyer]

Sure, I have had that question before and once I wondered the same, it's cool, I understand, I think. I made this video to answer this question and I think it is appropriate for you too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opPLiKF_rNprqM0

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

Alexander Dyer, your patience is admirable. Your videos always teach me more. You are kind to everyone. Wish I had teachers like you as a kid. You motivate people to understand and learn the details of their machine. Best videographer goes to you!

[@legalsolutions07]

At 2:33 it sounds like an old Harley.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Cool!, Right?

[@einatmengbkade]

Yess it did!!

[@coachoverton]

Great content. I have subscribed and enjoyed your videos for some time. Question.... I have the same Singer 211U166 and I am having trouble finding parts. Do you have a source?

[@AlexanderDyer]

I use hendersonsewing.com mostly.

[@victorbetancourt9224]

How are you doing I’am sorry how How can I get manual for this machine model thanks so much god bless you

[@kennethholifield1242]

Looking for a commercial sewing machine a Chandersew are they good ones? About 600:00 bucks what’s your thoughts

[@AlexanderDyer]

My thoughts are condition is very important. Does the model perform the functions that you wish it to. Does it have the features that you desire.

[@DonAguilar]

what would be the cause of top bobbin winder not working on 211 ??? thanks

[@AlexanderDyer]

The #1 cause is an old or missing bobbin winder tire. Cheap and easy. Access by removing the top cover.

[@DonAguilar]

@@AlexanderDyer thank you,,now anotther one ,,thread wraps up under bobbin case on Juki 562?????

[@panchilee1212]

Hey, I love the video, thanks for posting. I actually have some questions in regards to timing. I just got the same singer and I have thrown out the timing I believe. I was wondering if there is any way you could help me with this. Thanks 😊

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thanks. Your Welcome. Here is the service manual for your new sewing machine. In it is described the procedure to time the hook of your 211. strongbolt.work/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Singer-211U157A_165A_166A_566A-Service-Manual.pdf

[@panchilee1212]

Alexander Dyer Thank you so much.

[@panchilee1212]

Hey, I want to say thank you so much for the manual, it definitely was a huge help. I have done everything I could to try and get the timing right, so far it is on point yet my string keeps snapping. I have tried to look online for anyone I may be able to talk to or take it to to help me fix it yet there is no one around my small town or even close ( closest place is 4 hours away but they don't pick up the phone ) is there any way we could maybe talk on the phone or exchange emails ? I am desperate to get this fixed and have had no luck.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Some things to check. Bad Thread- rotten thread breaks on properly adjusted machines. Check for any burrs around the hook and thread paths. It you are getting a "rats nest" on the bottom of your fabric tighten you top tension. If it breaks on every cycle then slowly turn by hand and try to see where it catches.

[@panchilee1212]

Alexander Dyer Hey, how are you. I am still having so much trouble with this even after 3 months lol I love the video and have seen it a lot just to see what I could be doing wrong and I still can't figure out why it won't work.

[@ThatGuy-dj3qr]

This old singer is incredibly similar in design to my Juki 563.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Your Juki LU-563 is a clone of the venerable Singer 111W family. The Juki Lu-563 is a classic work horse. As beautiful as it is functional. 👍💥🔥

[@ThatGuy-dj3qr]

@@AlexanderDyer I hope to get this machine functional again. I keep getting bird's nests under my fabric. I've messed around with thread tension, tried putting in new needles and different thread. Just when I think I have solved the problem, it reappears again. While I am sure it is the top thread that is appearing in these nests, I still wonder if there is any way to tension the bobbin thread. I don't see any mechanism that allows you to adjust it.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Keep your knee off the foot lift while you sew that releases the top tension too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2PPpX6lr9GBsJo kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpLbYYWKeNaMis0

[@ThatGuy-dj3qr]

@@AlexanderDyer Thanks Alexander. Any help is appreciated.

[@paullovejoy4013]

Where is your shop?

[@Billyboy4209]

😍

[@documetricsinc.6135]

I believe that the bobbin on your sewing should unwind counter-clockwise, not the way you inserted it. Other industrial machines, like the 206RB are clock-wise but not your design. There is also a small pin on the right side if the tension disks that I believe should be looped around to make the thread engage fully through the disks. I've seen conflicting instructions about whether to hit this pin on the entry or exit from the disks, but I have chosen to hit it on the exit. What do you think?

[@AlexanderDyer]

I have noted conflicting info on these things too and I have done the pins and the rotations both ways. Interestingly to me I have found that it all can work fine. My basic thought on it all is that you pick the way you want to stick with and then you can dial in a consistent and reliable tension for your setup based on your choices. Right and wrong here are somewhat subjective ; if the end result is a beautiful well tensioned stitch line then can that really be wrong? I have made all the mistakes and I'm not done yet but here is some good info on loading bobbins that I think is mostly right. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIqoZnVshLWdas0

[@gigiamr1509]

👍👍❤

[@TheGrifhinx]

Industrial sewing machines. But make it ASMR

[@lolysaiz3896]

Hola,tengo una máquina singer 211u566a y no me gira el devanador de la canilla le agradezco solución gracias.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Install a new bobbin winder tire / rubber 'o' ring.

[@lolysaiz3896]

@@AlexanderDyer muchas gracias, ya está arreglado,falta de grasa.un saludo desde Tenerife.

[@McCarminer]

I would like to buy a 211 U566 Sewing Machine.

[@philsullivan3679]

I will sell you my 211u166a

[@lorenzrtig4551]

New Videos would be great. Feed us with new Stuff 🥰🥰🥰

[@Legman688]

Good lord. That threading procedure is rocket surgery.

[@cesargallar8920]

Not really by now you probably have gotten use to it

[@megalorain]

@@cesargallar8920 I say (although this isn't) if you can thread a surger you are a surgeon.

[@donfranzini100]

Cool video..... bobbin is supposed to spin counterclockwise

[@AlexanderDyer]

agree

[@beckycification]

What is the model numberm I want one.

[@donaldmoody9561]

What model consew is that?

[@AlexanderDyer]

This is not a Consew, it is a Singer 211U166A. The Singer 211 series is great.

[@noahnipperus7320]

Also similar to Chandler class C 75, and Mitsubishi DU-105

[@noahnipperus7320]

Consew bought Chandler and the 255rb looks very similar as well

[@user-ou3gq1kd1i]

только настроил русские субтитры, и на немого нарвался

[@Lorenzo-hu7fh]

I thought that sewing machine that runs with an internal timing belt were not made for thick fabric 😱😱🤯🤯 maybe I was wrong?? I acquired a Necchi rzi here in italy where I live. The guy who repair these machines told me it’s not made for thick fabric like leather ( no need to tell ‘cause I use her for garments) but maybe, after seeing your machine, I think mine might also do some upholstery 🤨🤨🤨🧐🧐😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@AlexanderDyer]

A triple feed is better suited for leather and upholstery. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6fVZKOElNqXg6M

[@SuperKwame1]

This is similar like Juki.

[@KathyHelmetag]

Thank you, this was a huge help. My 211U is now forming stitches. :D

[@AlexanderDyer]

Wonderful!

[@idunablack2592]

Omg your machine is so awsome. The last takes a definitely some machine porn for sewing (machine) addicts hahhaa

[@AlexanderDyer]

🌟

[@mykalimba]

Who knew that industrial sewing machine ASMR was a thing? And who knew that I would love it so much?!

[@SABARMOWER]

But in my country they are not available ☺☺☺

[@ibrahimyusuf8942]

212

[@ShowYouOnceAgain]

there should be a paypal button here lol thank you!!!

[@karosicreativediy5610]

Threading complicated

[@AlexanderDyer]

It is not too bad and when you have a video like this to refer to whenever you need then you are golden.

[@amoskeagdenim]

I was defrauded by ahmad sewing tahir akbar. They sent a machinec already broen trying to simulate it was fedex or customs.

[@larryholcomb8407]

But

[@AlexanderDyer]

Or

[@SABARMOWER]

Ooh, really ? 😂😂😂😂

[@parvatiml9760]

V v complicated issue

[@ethelryan257]

It's kind of sad looking at this wonderful machine and then seeing the trash Singer makes today.

[@drewt3210]

@Paula Johnson It's true. I've sewn off and on forever on home grade machines. Finally started acquiring & using industrial machines (Juki 5550-6, Pfaff 1420 & United 2220-10). Local shops only want to sell new plastic machines...because very quickly you'll have to come back to buy replacement plastic machines. Even the local Pfaff dealer told me, "Just go find parts online." I stood there thinking, "Yeah, I could buy every item in your store online!?! But that's not why I'm standing here." I'm learning there is a semi-underground "Old Guard" of local shops that love both industrial machines AND helping customers. It's a shame it's so hard to "break through" to find them. Best, @HoneyOnWales

[@farjana21mohamed15]

🤮🤢🤑