Sewing Simple Seams - vintage 1940s sewing video

[@generalcorgi]

Anyone else think this video alone is more informative than most modern tutorials?

[@AragornElessar]

yeah, they're really straightforward here.

[@the2leaves]

Definitely!!

[@MissDeniseR]

I am a seamstress and think these videos are great for beginners .

[@vamcmag]

Best clear concise instruction on seams and seam finishes for straight stitch only sewing machines that I have found. Thank you!

[@AragornElessar]

also: it's a good idea to iron under the seam allowance again to avoid getting visible lines on the right side.

[@BrendaPatten1977]

Thanks so much for sharing these videos! They go along great with my 1949 Singer Sewing Book and help me visualize what I am reading.

[@corrytarbox9790]

Very much a fan of the simplicity of this video! I hope there are more videos!

[@crochetmumster]

Thank you very much for this video, what a great find. I learned a lot.

[@1940sDream]

Gosh this is amazingly helpful!

[@AmericanBeautyCorset]

The Fashion design schools should show this video to all new Students! They think that Fashion school is nothing but Sketching and drawing....Yes you HAVE TO SEW!!

[@marsmarielleluna]

I'm 18 and I am absolutely love making my own cloths. This was a very helpful tutorial for me because I used 40s patterns a lot and this helps me understand them more :) Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@TheRetroFanatic]

Doesn’t her machine thread look massive? Maybe it just looks big contrasting the black machine

[@anya40]

Wow, some of those seam allowances are HUGE! LOL

[@milkfartss]

They actually did that on purpose! I used to think the same thing when I would watch other KZbinrs that make vintage clothing/thrift vintage clothing. They leave the allowance so that the seams can be let out later if you were to gain weight, or the garment were to go to someone else who then needed a better fit. So much different from how we do things now! They made their clothes to last because of the depression, etc and needed them to last for years through the thick and thin. (Pun intended ;P )

[@lambgaming1347]

@@milkfartss That's smart!

[@HabibahW]

I cant image overcasting by hand... Good to know how i guess...

[@AragornElessar]

I had to do a sample of that in tailoring school, wasn't too bad but I struggled with even spacing.

[@louiselill1528]

The binding method looks more professional

[@barbaracranford527]

Nobody would bother sewing if you had to do all this basting nowadays. Pin basting, sewing over the very tips of pins is just fine and have had my machine for years with no negative impact. Also rotary cutters have made cutting out so much easier. Pinking shears never were a good option as they got dull easily and really didn't stop things completely from raveling. Now sergers are affordable, and do a much nicer and more effective finish.

[@Daiseehead]

Does anyone know what model that sewing machine is?

[@Risi666]

Hello! It appears to be a 201. Many collectors believe this is the best singer ever made ! It was first released in 1935 and sold thru 1964 with various versions such as 201-1, 201-2 coming out throughout those years. I currently sew on a Singer 301 black finish which is from 1951 and was the first tilt O' matic ( slant needle ) singer machine ever made! Hope this helps!