TOP 5 Vintage Sewing Machines - From Our Collection

Follow along as we pick our favorite machines from 5 different categories:
1- Best stitch quality
2- Most versatile
3- Most Portable
4- Most nostalgic
5- Most stylish
#sewingmachine #vintage
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[@isaysewquilting1796]

I collect because people won't stop giving them to me. Lol. Seriously it breaks my heart to see an orphaned sewing machine.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Lol. This is a really good problem to have. As long as you have the room, I say keep taking them in :) Thanks for watching!

[@annabelcowey293]

I agree with you. Such a shame to see them not being used.

[@jennifersetser9091]

Me,too…which is why I now have about 100+….

[@johnbutler5650]

We thinned the herd a few years ago, but, apparently, the universe feels that we need to start collecting again! We were just gifted 4 machines this weekend!

[@jvin248]

While I appreciate the 201s ... I like the 15-91s from the 1950s best. Easy to find for cheap, larger bobbins, ruggedly durable, and reliable stitching.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Awesome! I agree, the 15-91 is a great machine as well. Thanks for watching, commenting, and following along!

[@peggysiefker4487]

I free motion quilt with my 15-90. Does great!

[@terimallott6365]

I have 19 machines in total My favorite is my great grandmothers 1894 singer treadle, my most stylish is my featherweight, my tank is my 1928 white rotary, my best stitch is my Italian made Necchi, my most nostalgic is my 2 fiddle base, hand crank Frister and Rossmann.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Wow! That is a great list! Thank you so much for sharing! Sounds like you have a wonderful collection :) I am super envious of your Italian Necchi. One day we will have one, just have to be patient. Those kind of machines don't hang out in the thrift shops very often :) I am not familiar with Frister and Rossmann...I will have to look those up. Thanks for the info. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@nonstopmom8185]

I had a strategy for finding machines awhile back. I put an ad in newspaper here locally and told people I would be interested in the old sewing machines stored in their attics and garages. Actually, scored several free plus a featherweight and a pretty black 301A that came in a man's car trunk. He said he was sure the featherweight was just a salesman's sample as it was so small. No attachments, etc. but a serviceable case. Just need clean and oil. $20.00 - score! (I also have the brown 301A - I call it mocha)

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Wow. That's genius! Sounds like you scored a few pretty nice machines. Well done! Thanks for watching!

[@stevene.874]

I am a collector of mostly Singer vintage sewing machines. I agree with your top pick of best stitch being 201-2. I have picked up a few machines from folks who got them from relatives. One was a Singer 66 Red Eye from 1919, another was a Singer VS2 from 1886. You are lucky to be in a location where you can find machines like you have at thrift stores. I haven’t been so lucky. Great video! Thanks

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! Ya, we are super lucky. There are literally 10 thrift stores that sell machines within 5 miles of our home. Sounds like you have some pretty cool machines as well. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@SuddenUpdraft]

I was lucky enough to buy a Singer Featherweight in 1972 for my high school graduation for $50, and it sews beautifully. I have all the attachments and the instruction book. Recently I sold my 2005 Pfaff, which was giving me a lot of problems, to a collector and bought a Baby Lock Jubilant that I’m still learning to use. I’ve owned a 1980 Kenmore with cams . In my teens my family owned a Singer Touch and Sew which I call Touch and Swear.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Wow. That is cool to have the same Featherweight all these years, especially with all the "doo-dads". I sew on a Baby Lock Espire and I LOVE it! Ya, the touch and sew models are a bit finicky, but they were pretty cool when they were new. Thanks for sharing . Thanks for watching and following along!

[@laurametzger851]

“Touch and swear” lol.

[@VstarrAsh]

Touch and Throw is our name for those models

[@tammymcc327]

I have my Grandmothers singer treadle machine. She used this machine forever! I don't think she ever had an electric machine. I have not had the time to see if it still works, but now that I am retired, I will mess around with it and see. I also have been picking up older machines at thrift stores and yard sales as well. I just got a 70's Kenmore machine for $3.00, aluminum body that the owner stated it kept breaking needles, well they had the needle in backwards and the bobbin tension was off. Fixed that and it sews beautifully!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Nice. That is my favorite kind of score. When someone can't get one running and then you figure out how to fix it up it makes the journey that much more fun :) Well done! Hopefully you can get your Grandmother's treadle up and running as well. Good Luck! Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@notesfromleisa-land]

I have my grandmother’s treadle. I used it as my makeup table.

[@M-hc9xm]

I have been able to use KZbin to get my mom's 1955 Pfaff working like almost new. It can be done! Good luck!

[@Scorpster666]

Recently fired up my Gmas 1938 15-88 treadle that I've had for the last 40 years. Still has the original belt which is pretty rough but works ok. I now have a lineup of sewing projects from the wife. My goal is to sew myself a denim jacket.

[@heatherarlen8966]

The first Singer, the 201, was so quiet. I loved the sound of it. Some newer ones sound, to me, like a motorboat.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Lol :) That is so true! Love the sound of the 201 as well. There is something very calming about the sound of a sewing machine. It helps me forget how stressed out I am trying to actually sew on them :) Thanks for watching!

[@lthornb1]

The White Rotary is gorgeous. I collect vintage machines and I think of who may have sewed on each one. I feel like I'm rescuing memories.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! It is true, they all tell a story. They all have a personality, and they all deserve to be rescued :) Thanks for watching and following along!

[@DL-by8el]

I think there is a story behind every sewing machine. I wish they could talk.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Lol. For sure. But then...maybe not :)

[@jennytobias6551]

I sew on my Mom’s Phaff 362. My Dad bought it for my Mom when I was 3 for $800 and I am now 61. I love this machine!! I sew on it 3-4 days a week when I am not working as a staff floor nurse here in Indy at a rehab hospital. My Mom made all my choir dresses and prom/dance dresses on this machine. She taught me to sew on it when I was 13. I still remember making a top on a Sunday to wear it on a Monday.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Nice! There is nothing like a Pfaff. How awesome to be the original owner and still have and use the same machine all these years. That's fun! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for watching and following along!

[@jannooney8672]

I also sew on my mom's Necchi from mid 1940s.AND I am also a Nurse on a long term care unit. Sewing keeps me sane after the stress of working.

[@jennytobias6551]

@@jannooney8672 A Necchi machine ? WOW!! I have never heard of that machine. That is so cool!! I am sure like me whenever you sit down to sew I think of my Mom. I still have several of the prom dresses she made for me and a few dresses she made for my sister and me. Nursing is really hard these days!! Physically, emotionally and sometimes a thankless job. I so glad you have sewing to refresh and escape!! 🌷

[@debrayakel2447]

I just happened across your video! This is wonderful! I have my grandma’s Singer 1902 treadle , it’s my absolute favorite! It’s not working but probably could be. I was gifted a 1953 Featherweight a couple years ago from a friend who got it for graduation in 1955. I’m like you the price range for the featherweight is crazy. I do have a small collection of working/ non working machines of various brands. Thank you for sharing your experience and choices!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! That is awesome that you have your grandma's machine. I hope you are able to get it running. Great work on your collection! Thanks for watching and following along!

[@alfictabla5215]

Love that your husband understands the addiction and benefits - mine does not understand why I "need" another machine (ever) when I already have >15. Haha. I have a soft spot for Necchi's , particulary the 1940s BU Mira and the Supernovas. My mom had a 1970s Husqvarna Viking 6000 series machne that she used her whole life and made everything from apparel to costumes to household goods. It's the one I learned to sew on and it reminds me of my (deceased) mother every time I see it. IT's also a FANTASTIC machine with a low gear, strong as an ox, sews through anything, and minimal things to go wrong. I would *LOVE* a treadle machine. I really need a second house to keep my machines haha

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Ya, we are lucky to both share the same passions and hobbies. We both love picking up old machines and making them run and work. We are loving our Viking machines as well. That is great that you have a soft spot for Necci machines. We really want to pick up a couple of those as well. They seem like really well made equipment. Thanks for sharing!

[@UniversalEngineer]

My everyday machine is my Singer 328K. Made in 1962 in Kilbowie Scotland. Even with a Viking Husqvarna, I do 95% of my sewing on my 328K. It’s always out and ready to work. 😊. I lovingly restored it; it’s all I need. (I’d love a 201 or 15-91 someday. )

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That's great! The 328 is a wonderful machine. We also have a Viking and we love it as well. Thanks for watching!

[@lindamorgan2678]

I heard they are the most dependable and never see a tech. They are also treadle capable too.They have a strange sound a slight clickety clack like a train on the tracks. Some find it soothing

[@annethevenot461]

Fun look at sewing machines. I grew up sewing on a Singer 201. My first personal sewing machine was a White portable. It had a zigzag feature! Then as a young married girl, I saved my money and bought a Sears machine with 2 boxes of cams with decorative stitches! When I went to the use and care sewing lesson on my new Sears machine, I asked our instructor what she thought was the best sewing machine. She closed the door and told us all about the Swiss made Bernina machine! LOL! I saved my money again and several years later bought the Bernina 830 Record. The cams were built-in and the stitch quality, the strong piercing power of that machine were so far above anything I had ever sewn on. Additionally, the sewing manual and the Bernina classes were where I first was introduced to fine sewing techniques. I’ve had many Bernina sewing machines since the 1970s. They have all been outstanding for my garment sewing addiction. I opened a sewing studio in 1990 where I taught garment sewing to children and adults. We moved to another state in 1993, so I sold off my collection of manual and computer Bernina sewing machines to my students. I opened another sewing studio in 2016, teaching garment sewing to children and adults. During Covid I couldn’t provide enough sewing classes for adults-a huge re-interest in learning to sew among adults of all ages. I closed the studio after the summer of 2022. I sold off most of my classroom sewing machines. My personal sewing machine is a Bernina 790+, and a 890 serger. I also purchased a Juki DDL9000 computer industrial machine which is a heavy duty, blindingly fast and accurate straight stitch machine. All purchased with the money I made from teaching sewing. I’ve had so much joy and made so many dear friends in teaching sewing and going to classes and seminars over the years. What a great skill to have and to pass on to the future generations!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Wow! What a wonderful story :) Thank you so much for sharing! I am soooo ready to come across a Bernina Record. I have heard soooo many awesome things about Bernina machines. I can't wait to acqauire 1, or 2, or many, many! I am also very inspired to make my own clothing. I am pretty good at buying old machines, a little better at fixing them up, but my sewing skills leave a lot to be desired. Your story is the kind that inspires me to try new projects and challenge myself. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@bobbiejoyce1402]

I am not a collector of sewing machines. However, I am a seamstress and quilter. My primary machine is my grandmother's 1950 Singer. Love it. My guy that services it, says it could sew a car engine back together. Its still in its original cabinet.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That is great! There is nothing better than using a family heirloom machine :) Thanks for watching and following along!

[@marcelpacheco7878]

You two are as hooked as I am.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Sounds about right :)

[@shellyboyle9407]

Hands down Singer 301A. I own 4. I have all 3 colors. I have both long and short beds. They are so fast. So easy to maintain. So light! So easy to use! I am a quilter and use all of mine all the time! I do use a Singer 206k for free motion quilting. It being a zigzag machine makes for great quilting! Fun video!!!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! I completely agree. We just picked up our first 301a last week and we just love it. It is a dark brown color. It is so smooth, fast and light. It will be our new travel machine for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@shellyboyle9407]

@NeverTooMany I have 1 black short bed. And 1 ELBOW. And 2 beige one long and one short beds. And I would buy another in a heart beat! Lol!

[@bierjip1]

What a nice video! I have a Featherweight which I found here in Holland at a quilt fair. I am greatly surprised by the prices of these machines in the US, because the kind lady who sold it to me only asked $420 for it. It dates from 1949. I also have a modern Pfaff and I use them alternately for normal piecing. For heavier work I get the Pfaff out.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much all the way from Holland! Ya, the featherweights are a bit of a novelty when it comes to pricing. They are super cute and really portable, but like you said, when you want to sew heavier work, you reach for the Pfaff :) That is a great duo to have in your arsenal :) Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@jodiepotter6029]

Great video! I’ve learned a lot from watching y’all -and I grew up watching Little House as well. I just picked up a black Singer 301A short bed from Goodwill. Perfect case, original accessories box, buttonholer and zig zagger, plus 6 bobbins AND it included a “tuneup kit” from The Featherweight Store as well! What we didn’t see was the button pedal foot control was missing a large chunk of plastic right in the middle. We’re going to work on rehabbing but she’s definitely functioning which was awesome. Seven of my machines have come from Goodwill-two are currently in Maryland, to be driven down in July by a family member. Take care and happy hunting!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much for the feedback! That is funny, we just picked up a 301a yesterday as well. Super cool machine. It didn't come with all the doo-dads, but we love it all the same. Sounds like you have a great collection of your own. Awesome what you can find at a thrift store :) Thanks for watching and following along!

[@mmills5951]

When I was 12 my grandmother gave me her 401A. I’m in my 60s and I still use that machine. It’s been moved around the world with minimal fuss. I oil it on occasion and have replaced the light bulb a few times. My grandmother named it Brown Betty! I have other machines but Brown Betty is my fave!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Nice! There is nothing cooler than having, and using, a machine that was handed down to you. It really makes the sewing experience much more special. Thanks for sharing!

[@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778]

I love my 401A-got mine on eBay.🥰

[@nedawilmhoff3599]

This was a lot of nostalgia for me. My first machine was a Singer treadle. I got my White “shark” for graduation and put a lot of hours on it. I also have a Singer 99, featherweight, and a black 301a. My mom sewed thousands of hours on her Singer 401a. Wish I had that. My main machines are a Bernina 1260, Babylock Esante and a Brother straight stitch.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That's great! Wow, you have some really awesome machines. Glad we could bring back some memories for you. That is what this journey is all about for us :) Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@M-hc9xm]

I love my Pfaff 130. So sturdy, I can find replacement parts and videos showing how to do my own maintenance.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That is great! It is really hard to beat a Pfaff machine. We have them ranging from early to late models and we love them all. They are so well built and fun to use :) Thanks for sharing and thank you for watching!

[@frederickblosat2403]

Love all your picks! I had to stop collecting machines for so many reasons!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! Sorry to hear that. We will collect all the machines we can in your honor :) Thanks for watching and following along!

[@marinawhitacre4148]

My unicorn machine is a teal colored Ford machine. It's Japanese made and my mother owned one till she donated it to Goodwill. I have never seen another one since.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Wow. That's cool. I have never heard of a Ford machine. I will have to look that one up. It is fun to come across a machine that your family owned in the past. Even though it is not the actual machine, it still provides the sentimental value. Sewing machines are a special collector's category like that :) Thanks for watching and following along!

[@royannispullens7804]

My unicorn machine is a white featherweight. I'm collecting Kenmores from the 70's. My 1st machine at 14 yrs old. I'm very sentimental about them and love the way they sew.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That is great! I just saw a white Featherweight on marketplace for 2,400 dollars. Ouch... So many people love their Kenmore machines. I love ours as well :) Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@greencheek5056]

My 1st machine was a 1976 Kenmore and I still love the older Kenmores. Tough, reliable, and inexpensive because the old all metal Kenmores are very underappreciated.

[@greencheek5056]

I've had a few white featherweight I've the years and honestly feel they are cool looking but not as well made as the older black ones. Even the cases are a bit flimsy.

[@dholdadesigns]

I absolutely enjoyed your video. Just found it today. I’m an old time/old fashioned sewer. I’m unable to do much sewing lately however do so as much as possible. I collected singer featherweight and treadles years ago and still have a few. Great to see others enjoy collecting as much as I do. Thanks for sharing. 🥰💖

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I am sorry that you are unable to sew as much as you would like but great work doing what you can. Yes, we love collecting machines. It is a "healthy" addiction :) Thank you for watching and following along!

[@barbarabury9531]

❤ absolutely love the sewing machine wall hanging behind you...may i ask where you found the pattern .?

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! That is very kind of you :) I actually just kind of made it up as I went along. There is no pattern. When I started my own channel, Stacey (my beautiful wife) talked me into making my own wall hanging for a backdrop in my videos. It was my first journey into the world of applique. Basically, I drew up a rough sketch of the layout, downloaded clipart images of vintage machines, deconstructed each machine into layers and cut the shapes out on our Cricut machine, picked some stained glass looking fabric, sewed the machine bits on top, and basically made a 7 foot table runner out of it. I am very new to sewing but Stacey is an awesome and patient teacher. Thanks for asking and thank you for watching!

[@joanneferguson3784]

I just found you folks, Love, Love your show..You mention Stacy has a show too--could you tell me where to find her..185 is so cute..

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! You can find Stacey's channel at the following link: www.youtube.com/@RichSoulCreative Thanks for watching!

[@jenkaa55]

You definitely need a 301! Not much heavier than a Featherweight and faster! It has a beautiful straight stitch. There are actually three colors - mine is a two-tone (cream and tan).

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Lol...That's awesome. We actually just scored our first 301 last week. It is a dark brown model. It is fabulous! My next one will be the two tone like yours :) Thanks for watching and following along!

[@brendawhalen8434]

💞💞 Love sewing machines ... only have 2 vintage though at the moment.. finally getting back into sewing.. luv it.. this is my find for free give away a couple of years .. ago had to get the spool holder replaced was made of plastic.. but all other parts are solid. made in Japan.. it says. Simpson's. Fooling around with it.. just wish i could find a manual for it.. for extra tips....wish I could post a pic of it !!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That's great. Glad that you are getting back into sewing. I am sure you will have many more vintage machines in your future :) Thanks for watching!

[@debbiemac1923]

I use a Bernina 1020 which I bought for $150 several years ago. It sews like a dream. I kick myself for not taking my aunt’s two machines, both White machines, one old p, prob the 1940s and the other maybe the 1970s. She actually went back to using the older machine.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Great...Now I have to get a Bernina 1020 :) LOL. I will have to look that one up. Always wanted to get a Bernina. Thanks for watching!

[@ajourney50]

We grew up with a Pfaff in our house. It still stands out in my mind.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Ok cool...I am glad that I am not the only one :) Thanks for watching!

[@loriannpayne4483]

My Singer 201 is awesome. Even my husband thinks it’s the best! I have 10 vintage and antique Singers including the Featherweight 221 and 222, a 401a and a 503a Rocketeer. So fun to collect and restore these machines! Fun to see yours and hear your thoughts too!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! Ya, the 201 is super nice to use. We love ours :) That is great that you have a collection of vintage singers. They are so much fun to work on and super rewarding to restore. It is empowering to make a broken machine work again. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@francesmoore1071]

Hope you get a 301 before people realize how incredible they are and the price goes up. I got mine for$100.00. Amazing freemotion capability.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! We actually found one last week at an estate sale. It is a beautiful rich brown color. We love it! How are you doing free motion on it? Our feed dogs don't drop, and I don't see where you can disengage from below. Maybe you have a needle plate that covers the feed dogs? Our machine did not come with any doo-dads, so I am not sure about it. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@francesmoore1071]

@@NeverTooMany2023 there is a knob near the bobbin under the little fold up table. Just turn until feed dogs are down. My freemotion foot from featherweight fits. The Featherweight Shop is a great resource . I gave away my brown one . Mine is black and I love it. You guys are great!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

@@francesmoore1071 Oh fabulous! Thank you so much! There is simply too much information in the world for one person to know...that is why we have to work together. What an awesome community we have here :) I will check out the feed dog knob and try it out. Thanks again!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

@Frances Moore Question for you. How is it that you are able to use your Featherweight freemotion foot on your 301? the featherweight is vertical shaft and the 301 is a slant shaft. Thanks!

[@francesmoore1071]

@@NeverTooMany2023 I haven’t used the Featherweight in a long time but I think I have an adapter one one of them. But you can find a foot and drop the feed dog is my primary point. I only do small projects on it.

[@dianarocha872]

My 1952 necchi BU nova only has straight or zig zag stitches. No decorative stitches available even in 1952. The Viking 2000 does have cams though so in just a few years technology advanced to have decorative stitches as an option.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That's cool :)

[@patriciakelly6403]

I enjoyed your video and the great information you provided. I would like to start collecting vintage sewing machines. The only vintage sewing machine I own is a Singer that my parents purchased for me when I was 8 years old. I still have the case and the clamp to hold it on the table. I made dolls clothes on it. The main sewing machines I use now are a Singer Heavy Duty and a Bernina 570. Do you buy vintage sewing machines that need to be restored? I would like to learn how to restore vintage sewing machines. Thank you so much for this awesome video.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the positive feedback. Yes, yes, yes...collect away :) Ya, the majority of our collection is from thrift stores in our area. They almost never come home without an issue or two. Sometimes they are locked up tight due to bent or broken parts, but most of the time people give up on them because they think they are broken but just need cleaned and lubricated. I say...get an old machine, start taking it apart, clean it up, oil anything that moves, put it back together, and enjoy the process. Once you do it a couple of times it is super easy :) Thanks for watching and following along!

[@notesfromleisa-land]

I have a vintage 1948 117.812 kenmore By White (rotary) deluxe. It is brown cast aluminum and 3/4 size. It is 17lbs. I would never get a featherweight as this machine sews straight and true. It sews straight only but the stitch is perfect. Also have a German made 215-G which allows for feed dogs to be lowered.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That sounds awesome! Our Kenmore machines are some of our favorites :) We don't have a 3/4 Kenmore yet but we have out eyes out for one. Thanks for watching!

[@notesfromleisa-land]

@@NeverTooMany2023 it had a small feed dog in front of needle hole which gives it such a straight feed. Great for piecing. Thanks for sharing your love of vintage machines

[@NeverTooMany2023]

@@notesfromleisa-land Oh wow that's cool :) Thanks!

[@BernieOReilly-ty3qu]

I just bought a Singer 201k bauitiful for 200 € when I put my finger on side of spool it works perfect if you know how I can adjust tenchen afraid to tuch it in case I mess it up

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That's great! The 201's are so beautiful and smooth. Great find! I would just play with the tension knob and experiment until you are happy with the stitch consistency. If you don't have any luck, try taking the lower bobbin out and adjusting the tension there. There is a really small screw on the front of the bobbin holder that adjusts the tension. Start with only 1/4 turns at a time until you feel a change in tension when you pull by hand. You will get the hang of it I am sure :) Thanks for watching and following along!

[@karenboyd6293]

Have you consiided the Singer 15-91? I made a lot of great things with that machine. Formal Gowns, quick tops, swimsuits (cotton). It was a wonderful machine with a beautiful stitch. I also appreciated that I could maintain it my self, even after my mother made a mess of it. You can drop the feed dogs and do free motion quilting.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! Yes, we actually have 2 15-91 machines. We love them for sure. You are right...they are awesome to work with and work on :) I haven't tried free motion quilting on one yet. I will have to give that a try. Thanks!

[@sheilafreisthler4421]

I learned to sew on my great grandmother’s Singer treadle machine! I was about eight at the time and made pillowcases. I still prefer a Singer over almost any other machine, but recently used a friend’s Janome that I really liked.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That is great! How wonderful to have been exposed to sewing on an treadle at such a young age :) I really love all of our Singer machines as well. They have been a pleasure to collect, work on, sew on, the video. I don't yet have a Janome but I am sure they are great as well. In fact, I haven't met a sewing machine that I didn't like :) Thanks for watching and following along!

[@hollyfield6566]

Have all the machines you mentioned except the 201, plus a treadle 66, several fancy Husqvarna I've been gifted. My absolute best machine is a Neechi ultra super nova. It is built like a Ferrari! The engineering is absolutely amazing. Made in Italy in 50s. I also love my Juki 2000 for quilting and speed sewing. It's stitching is quite precise. I just love them all!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That is awesome! Every time someone mentions the name Necchi, I get jealous. We want an Italian made Ferrari machine too! The Necchi-Alco that we have (I think made in taiwan) is really cool. I can only imagine what an actual Necchi would be like. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@KarenWittig]

I just acquired a 185J but it doesn’t have a case. I would love to see a video or be directed to a video that shows how to replace or rebuild a case. Or table for that matter.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That's great! I am sure you will love it :) Not sure about a video replacing the case. If I remember right, those were plastic. Thanks for watching!

[@everybitofthunder]

Necchi BU Nova circa 1953. The machine I learned to sew on, and an incredibly engineered machine. Perfect stitches and a strong machine

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Great...now I have to get a Necchi BU Nova circa 1953 :) I will have to keep an eye out for that one. I have wanted a real Necchi for some time now. Thanks!

[@fredhubbard7210]

I love the Novas but the BF looks so perfect. My favourite looking machine.

[@beckykaiser5654]

I learned to sew on my grandmother's Minnesota A treadle machine. As soon my legs were long enough to reach the treadle, she had me making simple things, like pillowcases. I think my most favorite machine as my Kenmore. I liked it even better than my Viking, which was very temperamental.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That's great! Soooo many people love their Kenmore machines. They are really well built, have great styling, and are fun to collect :) I bet you thank your lucky stars everyday that you were taught at such a you age to appreciate and use these awesome machines. I wish that more of today's youth was given the same treatment. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@katielove9932]

I agree with you on the Viking machine. I bought one thinking it was great and it disappointed me. I gave it away.

[@marycook54]

I just found you two and loved watching the couple of videos so far. AND YOURE IN NAMPA? I’m in Eagle next door 😁😁😁 Thank you for sharing all that you do! So cute and special that you both share this passion!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! Glad you found us and are enjoying our content. We moved from Eagle a couple of years ago. What an awesome little community. We really miss it. Small world we have here. We have so many viewers from every corner of the globe and here you are in the same valley as us. So cool. Thanks for watching!

[@judymunns1074]

I still use my mom’s 401A. I learned to sew on that machine and it still runs great. Best machine ever!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That is great! I can see why...it is an awesome machine! Thanks for watching and following along!

[@ronalddevine9587]

I wholeheartedly agree with you about the Singer 201-2. The very finest home sewing machine ever made by anyone. Most versatile, my pick is the Kenmore 158-1941. All metal, and the most useful built in stitches. The 401a can't do any stretch stitches, the Kenmore 158-1941 can, and does them beautifully. I would be VERY careful lifting the Singer 185. The plastic used degrades easily. For that category, my pick would be either the Kenmore 150-1030, or 158-1040. Much more versatile and lighter. Most stylish, Singer Rocketeers, hands down.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Awesome additions to our lists! Thank you! Ya, the Rocketeer is up there for me as well. I will have to keep an eye out for the lighter Kenmores. Ya, if the plastic breaks on the 185 it could be a broken toe :) Thanks for the great input and for helping us expand our knowledge base!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Wow, just looked up the 1030 and 1040 Kenmores that you suggested...The wife is now shopping for them :) Super cute and convenient looking. Thanks again for the suggestions!

[@nonstopmom8185]

@@NeverTooMany2023 They are hard to find. I have one. You'll need to look up how to open and close that darn case! 😁

[@nonstopmom8185]

I'm a Kenny collector, but do have some Singers, 2 - 301A, a 185, a featherweight plus a couple I've converted to hand crank. My collection is down to 35 from more than 50. I love working on them as well, nothing too complicated. Mostly they need cleaned and oiled in my experience.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

@@nonstopmom8185 Lol. Good to know thanks :)

[@Craftysheila]

I have a 185, I call him Sigmund because he's a monster....But I love him! I do have an issue I need to take time and figure out since I miss using him. I bought him for $28!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That is great! I am sure you will have him up and sewing in no time :) Good luck! Thanks for watching

[@Peppermint1]

The way you grabbed the White.. my 499 is as heavy as an elevator. Suggestion: best/worst foot controllers

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Lol. Ya, it's a beast. Great suggestion :) Thanks for watching!

[@shariz2998]

I do love my 500a. I don’t have any cams but that isn’t a priority for me. The 301 is a favorite as well. The slant needle is what I first learned to sew on and still love the visibility it provides. I have been looking for the 185…so cute!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That is great! Ya, I haven't gotten the cams for our 503 either but one day I will get it all together :) I hope you find your 185. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@DL-by8el]

Would you buy a 222 or 221. I now want a 185. Are there two colors olive and teal?

[@NeverTooMany2023]

I have only been exposed to 221 machines. I am not sure about the 222. I think there is a difference in the base foot height? Possibly the 222 was made in England? Not sure. Perhaps there are more educated folks in the comments that can answer that question. Our 185 is the olive. I have seen pics of teal ones as well. I think the olive ones are more common perhaps. Hope all this helps. Good luck finding your 185. Thanks for watching!

[@TallulahB58]

My 401A came in a full-sized mahogany desk sewing table. Not a small cabinet. A desk. I bought it at a yard sale many years ago for $65. It's my favorite machine.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Wow. that's cool! It is crazy what you can find at a yard sale. I sure love my 401a. They seem to have a cult following :) Thanks for watching and following along!

[@barbdripsue]

My go-to machine is my black long bed Singer 301A. But my Sewing Room also has a 1948 Singer 66-16. It has a potted motor for faster speed sewing in a Sewing Shop. And, I have a 1951 badged Singer 15-91. One treadle Singer "A" from 1858; a Singer 127 from 1892 with Egyptian decals. A Singer Red Eye (66) from 1922 treadle; and a 1923 Singer Red Eye Electrified treadle. I have a tan short bed Singer 301 in a case; a Singer Featherweight; I have a Sew Handy 1932 precursor to the Featherweight debut in 1933 Worlds Fair. I have a newer Singer Talent for portability and variery of stitches for workshops. I prefer my Vintage Machines for their best straight stitches.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Wow! Sounds like you have a pretty sweet collection of machines :) It is hard to beat the quality craftsmanship of the vintage equipment. Singer has made, and continues to make so many great machines. Thanks for watching!

[@barbdripsue]

@@NeverTooMany2023 look around for Auctions and Estate sales. That's where most of mine came from. Sometimes we paid less than $5. Two we got from along side the road put out for garbage, cabinet and all!

[@nancyloomis3046]

I’m so glad you rescue great older machines from thrift stores. I’ve done it too. It just breaks my heart when I see a once proud, once loved ❤ machine….that was someone’s mom or grandma’s, sitting there, cast off, on the shelf of a thrift store. They’re often mishandled or people mess with them, who don’t know what they’re doing, and really make a mess of them. What may have been just a tune-up can turn into a much more expensive repair. I still can’t believe that so many great machines sell for so little. I know, not everyone sews or appreciates the machinery, but many of these vintage machines were made to last many generations and should never be sent to the landfill! p.s. I sew on a Pfaff Creative 1471 from 1986 or 87….about 37 years old. I bought it used in 1988 so it was in good shape…only 1 minor repair. Every time I think about selling my Pfaff and getting a more current model, I think WHY? It was made in Germany and still sews like a champ! I also have a newer Brother sewing machine and the very popular Brother 1034D serger AND a few older machines that I’ve rescued (will likely sell) and I’ve sold a couple of other older machines too. 👍

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Sounds like we speak the same language! I have heard that thrift stores throw away more machines than they sell (so sad). I wish that I could save them all. We have a pretty good mix of vintage and new machines and I love them all. My only hope is that when I am gone, the next generation will value and appreciate them as I do. Thanks for sharing! Thanks for watching and following along!

[@carolelliott9150]

I had a 401 slantomatic but it had a bobbin problem that I no one could fix

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Wow, that is too bad. I know that our 401a had a bobbin problem as well when we got it. It turned out that it had a bunch of thread wound around the hook assembly that was hard to see and even harder to get to. Once I removed the thread it worked great. Hope you are able to get yours running (if you still have it). Thanks for watching!

[@lonniej.q.6394]

401A rocks. Hands down! But the Pfaff is hard to beat can’t do without my Creative Icon.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Agreed, agreed, and also...agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@doreengramling191]

I have a 518 Janome, a school/industrial Janome (small), Singer machine doesn't sew very good bought it for $5.00 at a flea market went to sewing store and bought the power cord with pedal and a light for $29.00, and a early model digital Husquvara sewing machine (it has weird bobbins) it came with the house I bought, and a Sewmor which is heavier than a boat anchor someone gave it to me at church, have not tried to sew with it as yet, it is sitting on my office floor. I like the 518 Janome it sews okay I bought it at a quilt guild sale with different feet and a walking foot. I would like to find a used home JUKI mechanical sewing machine. At work I use a JUKI industrial sewing machine which I love to sew.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That is great! Sounds like you have a knack for getting machines to find you :) I haven't gotten to play with a Janome yet but it is on my list. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching!

[@romeoslover817]

I learned to sew on a Singer 99k at nine years old. It weighs about 16 ponds, heavy for a nine year old to haul.I had a Royal or a White , I do not remember which, that I bought at a estate store, but gave it away soon after to someone who needed a machine more than I. The other machine I have had are not really all that vintage, but I had/have two sergers and a New Home. (Janome). All machines I have owed are stellar, but my favorite is the 99k

[@joycheek6756]

If you ever run across a White Dressmaker from 71- 73 Grab It!!! They are true work horses

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! I will definitely do that. I am not familiar with that model. I will have to look that one up. Thanks for the heads up. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@lucilledaub5991]

I loved looking at the past sewing machines. Very classic like the antique cars were all unique.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

I agree with you. They all have a personality of their own and behave in their way. They are marvels of engineering and I love being a part of the vintage machine game:) Thanks for watching and following along!

[@katherinem7835]

This was fun to watch for me. I have a singer treadle, a singer 221, 222, and a fotomatic 4, which reminds me of 50s car. Full of chrome.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That is great! I am glad you enjoyed. We had fun making it as well. That is quite the collection you have. Very Nice! Thanks for watching and following along!

[@petersiliekrause2203]

Thanks for this interesting video. I'm not a collector, but my unicorn is a Pfaff 545-H4. With about 0.75" space under the presser foot it sews through almost everything non-metal, fingers and bones included, while it is still so elegant in performance. This "ballet tank" weighs about 70 lbs (just the machine head), and to me it's engineered to perfection. I have it running almost every day, and it hasn't ever let me down. The stitch is incredibly beautiful on top, I never had to adjust tension, whatever I've been sewing - and as we are of the same age, we just make a perfect couple 😉

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That is great! I will have to look up the 545-H4. It sounds like a real piece of equipment :) Thanks for watching!

[@petersiliekrause2203]

@@NeverTooMany2023 thanks for your reply! The 545 is really worth a closer look. It's very popular in upholstery, leatherworks and car seat manufacturing. I sew my bags on it. The H value (H1, H2, H3, H4) indicates how high the presser foot raise is.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

@@petersiliekrause2203 Interesting. Good to know. Thanks!

[@connielentz1114]

Just found your channel. I got seduced by featherweights and wound up buying 3 on eBay. I’ve since sold one and made a slight profit, but the prices are ridiculous now. Your collecting style looks like a lot of fun.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! Featherweights are great for collecting. It is a slippery slope :) Ya, we have fun hunting down the machines in our area at our local thrift stores. It is amazing how many machines end up at the landfill. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@TwospotzArtAndCraft]

Ohh goodie. Feeling much better about my little oddball hoard here in Swedent. ;-D Still hoping to grab a couple of old green Husqvarna or such from the 50/60s...

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Lol. A little hoard never hurt anyone :) I like 3 things about your future goals...1. old, 2. green, 3. Husqvarna. Definitely on our wish list as well. Thank for watching!

[@annamaxflair]

after getting the 2 old hand crank project machines i said no more, since then i got the 53 Elna, went into a thrift store a couple of weeks back, the was a Singer, a White & a Kenmore, left with the Singer & White for $40 total for both, & they both work great, 70's or early 80's machines when bodies were still mostly metal. i clearly need to stop now lol

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Lol. Nah...You are just getting started :) You can NEVER have too many! Keep up the good work. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@simonbanks6641]

Great video My first machine was a 201 now I have two of them Then I got a Pfaff 230 and then I got a 401g that came with a 328 both not working Got both of them working now am loving the 401 and I agree it’s like the 230 Keep on sewing guys :)

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! You have some great machines :) Good work getting them up and running. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@kennethepps3425]

1. I concur, 201-2 2. Kenmore model 52 (it's a tank with a 1.2 amp motor) 3. Singer Genie 354, it's 3/4 size, 70's kitsch and I adore it. 4. My grandmother's Kenmore model 1756. 5. Atlas Precision Deluxe. It's big, it's heavy, it's gaudy, and it's really pink. It's an unabashed 50's machine that screams look at me.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Now that is a great list! Thanks for sharing :)

[@nancyarchibald9095]

My sister-in-law got away with the vintage Singer machine before she divorced my brother. I learned to sew my own dresses for school at age 12yrs on that machine. Now I use a Juki for chain- straight stitching and a Singer Heavy Duty for most everything else. The old Singer had the knee lever. Loved it!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Ya, divorce can be hard...especially on sewing machines :) We love our Juki and I have heard a lot of good things about the Singer Heavy Duty. I am sure you miss your old Singer. Hopefully it is in good hands and is making projects as it would be if you still had it. Thanks for sharing!

[@IMOO1896]

I have my mothers 201, and other than sewing on it when I was in school, it’s in display now, because my mother and her sewing machine went hand in hand. Just from watching this, I think I’ll take it to my local repair man and let him clean and grease it, get it to where I won’t be afraid of breaking something by sewing with it. I had a friend call me and offered a featherweight that he said would take a couple stitches and stop;I was afraid to ask the price, and in my mind, I set a dollar amount that I wouldn’t go over. I pulled in my brave and asked the price-$25.00, I asked again because there’s no way! After they explained their price and why they were offering it to me, I made a counter offer, much more, because I could put in good conscience, steal this wonderful machine from them. We agreed I’d pay more than the asking price and that day I drove 1 1/2 hours there and back to get my hands on it. The case was included. I was able to find a vintage repair man who agreed to take a look at it, during the time when things were closed down. Just needed cleaning and a little adjustment. The repair was more than what I paid, but I still feel the value of the machine is above both the numbers added together.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That is wonderful. Thanks for sharing :) It is worth whatever it takes to keep these beautiful machines operational. It is moving that your mother's machine is held in such high regard to be on display in her honor, but it is even better to have it stitching and continuing the tradition of creation. Great work acquiring a working featherweight. I see it all of the time where the value of a machine becomes nullified to an owner because of its running condition. These old machines are so well engineered that they usually just need a little love and care to become perfect running machines again. Thank you for sharing your story. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@chloemartel9927]

Those old sewing machines a wonderful. In have a Kenmore I bought in 1971 and it still runs like new.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

So many people love their Kenmore machines. I love mine as well. That's awesome that your 71 machine is still doin the thing :) Thanks for watching and following along!

[@belindakinmon1395]

I have 2 Kenmores. made in1965 and1969 both work and are used almost daily

[@NeverTooMany2023]

@@belindakinmon1395 That's awesome!

[@royannispullens7804]

My favorite Kenmore 158 1931.❤❤❤

[@claireroberts5051]

I bought a secondhand Elna in 1973. Still going well after all these years.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Wow! That is cool. I have heard so many great things about the Elna machines, but have not come across one yet. What an engineering marvel to have lasted all of these years. Good work! Thanks for sharing.

[@gergemall]

It was “sleeping “ . So beautiful and well designed. So many …

[@gergemall]

That White is superb

[@katielove9932]

I have an ELna machine and I don't like it. I paid about $900 for it new in 2022 and to me, it sews like a cheap Singer machine. I'm going to give it away. I wanted a heavy duty machine and the sales person lied to me about it.

[@tomobedlam297]

​@@katielove9932The later model Elnas are Elnas in name only. The early Swiss manufactured models are marvels. It's a pity the Elna name has been tarnished by these later Asian imposters. It's pretty much the same with other European brands that have lost their quality and heritage by shifting their production to developing countries.

[@SBFay01]

Nice Video! You have some really great choices. I have several of the same choices. Singer 202-2 (x 2), Singer 185J (x2), Singer 221-1, Singer 301 & 301A, Singer 401A & 403A (x2), White Family Rotary, I don't have the Lark, but I have three other similar VS machines with leaf tension on top. I have several other Whites, but not the 173. I do like the clean lines of the 173, though. I enjoyed hearing your opinions as well. I have a particularly strong affinity toward Rotary machines, mostly New Home, but White & White made Kenmore, as well. I like the theme of your channel (NeverTooMany). I have 135, and have to maintain a database to keep track of which machines, what status, what location, which attachments parts, and which documentation. My most numerous badges are Singer (45) and Kenmore (32). You're absolutely correct, questions such as "which is your favorite, if you could keep only one?", well let's just say, we're not the right audience. If there were any that I were to say are not my favs, it would have to be vibrating shuttles, or even Long Bobbin Rotary. Although having said that, I seem to own ten of them. My biggest unicorn, acquired a couple years ago, is a National Two Spool. Mine happens to be badged as Western Electric, and a bentwood portable case that is badged as Graybar. Both National and Graybar were badges made by National.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! Sounds like you have quite the collection as well :) I agree, the White and Kenmore rotary machines are some of our favorites as well. Maintaining a database is a great idea. We never figured that we would end up with so many machines, but now that we have them, we should really consider creating a good list. Thanks for sharing and also thank you for watching!

[@andrewmandywilsontatham49]

I have 2 201's, but haven't used them, yet. Still haven't got them sorted out. So my picks would be: 1. Bernina 530/540/730. 2. Bernina. Any one. 3. Elna air electronic (this thing is TINY!) made in Switzerland. 4, several! 1896 and 1901 27's, Rollo's Rotoscillo, BSM (Vickers) 7000 in cream, my paternal grandmothers' machine. They are all VSM machines. 5. Has to be the Necchis! Mum's Supernova Ultra, Lelia, and the Lydia I was given. 6.The one prised out of my cold dead fingers: my beloved Bernina 1130...but I have so many backups now. The 2 most impressive: the Bernina 117k and 217n, industrials. BTW I'm in NZ. Some of mine have been given, some handed down, and quite a few I have bought.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Wow! Welcome all the way from NZ! You have quite the collection. Thank you so much for sharing your list with all of us! I am not familiar with most of your machines. I will be looking them up though so I know what to look out for in the future. I really appreciate your time in compiling this list. At this point in time, we do not have any Bernina or Necchi machines and that needs to change!!! Thank you for watching and following along! Good luck :)

[@smallfootprint2961]

I love your machines. I've had an old Singer similar to one of yours, but it's long gone, and a treddle which is also long gone to a stepdaughter, I think, and who knows where from there. I was married in 1958 and bought an old Bernina 117 K then. I still have it, but it's become a little heavy for me, and my daughter bought me a newer (barely used) Phaff. I sewed 4 kids clothes and mine for all those years, but am going to switch to the Pfaff. I've tuned it up, cleaned it up, and put all the accessories together to give to my son. He asked about it some time ago. If he doesn't want it, I'll find a new home for it, since I am downsizing. No collections here any more, but thanks for giving us a tour of your collection. Lynn

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback. Sounds like you have had a great time sewing and creating over the years. Yep, time to pass on the tradition to the family. I hope your son gives it a good home and enjoys it as much as you likely did :) Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@bethkoch11]

I'm not a collector, but when I saw you bring out that beautiful White machine, it was like seeing an old friend. My parents got me a new White back in 1962 when I was learning to garment sew. I don't know the model, but it was very similar to the White that you showed. I used it extensively until the early 90's when I got burnt out and gave up sewing and (I'm now ashamed to admit) donated it, thinking I'd never sew again, along with all my sewing supplies. A few years ago I got into quilting, and have a nice Juki, but I so wish I hadn't given away that White. It was built like a tank and performed so well.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That is cool! I am glad that we could bring back your machine, if only in memory :) Glad you are back sewing. Hope you are enjoying it :) Thanks for watching!

[@angienewbold3105]

Hello neighbors, I live in Caldwell and just bought a viking husqvarna 6010. Its in less than perfect condition but will be restoring it! I can't wait to sew with it!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That's great! Congratulations. Vikings are such nice machines :) Good luck with your restoration and thank you for watching!

[@terrigelbaum8066]

Kenmore 89, White Zigzag 670, Brother Deluxe, Singer15-91, Singer201-2.........almost in that order. Will last another 100 years. Vintage is so vastly superior to anything contemporary . enjoy your machines.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Awesome list! Thanks for the input :) We agree completely that vintage machines are just so well built. Thanks for watching!

[@barrysvendsen9161]

Do you know which Wheeler & Wilson models came with the monogrammed treadle pedal?

[@NeverTooMany2023]

I am sorry. I do not have that information.

[@Ellie.12866]

I have a 15 91 and bought another at a thrift shop for parts just in case. Once home, I realized it was a 15 J! It's difficult to find out anything about the 15 J. It has a potted motor like the 15 91. Anyone have any info on the 15 J?

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That is cool. I am not familiar with the J model. I am sure it is awesome though! Thanks for watching!

[@mcjazzy3]

15 J means it was built at the St John factory in Canada. In fact it's a 15-91.

[@Ellie.12866]

@@mcjazzy3 Thank you so much for responding : ) This makes sense to me!

[@debm5739]

I have two vintage singer, one is a 285J the stitxh quality is quite nice but it bounces around so much when stitdhing. My 222K is a dream and I paid $199 Cdn with all of the accessories in a thrift shop, best stitch quality compared to my other machines that are not vintage. Looking for a 301a

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Nice! That is great you have a 222k, and for a good price too :) We just found our first 301a at an estate sale. It is a dream! I hope you find yours soon. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@elizabethcollins8817]

I have a Riccar 3300 (my work horse💖) and a 500FA (I believe). If you’re familiar with this Japanese machine I am looking for the extension table for the 500FA. I have my mom’s Singer 776 which is another work horse. I did upgrade to a Janome 6700MCP (I love this machine too!)

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That is cool! I have seen a couple Riccar machines up for sale on marketplace but never in person. They look super neat. Sounds like you have some great machines in your collection :) Thanks for watching and following along!

[@SquirrelJam53]

I have a Riccar 500FA and got an extension table from Sew Steady. I love this machine-I feel like an expert on it!

[@reneeursida7342]

I love my Pfaff 130-6. If you have never tried sewing on one you’ve got to try it! When I sew delicate wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses it’s my Bernina artista, for a great top stitch I like my white 2134. For extreme heavy duty I use my Techsew 830 bed post. One day I will most likely add a singer and a husqvarna

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! Sounds like a great list. I will check those out for sure! Thank you so much for the suggestions. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@sharonshoop495]

I love my 1961 Viking Husquavarna that has a low gear on it that allows very heavy fabric stitching!!! Awesome video!!!

[@sharonshoop495]

correction. 1971 model viking!!!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That's great. Ya, seems like a very useful and convenient tool. Vikings have a huge following for good reason. They are incredibly well built and engineered. Thanks for sharing and thank you for watching!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Lol...1961...1971...they are all awesome! :)

[@mjremy2605]

A real joy to see these machines. That Singer sounded so beautiful. It sounded like a handmade stitch should sound, old craftsmanship. Although personally, I gravitate to machines that have that 50's - 60's look like the White. My era. Very stylish. The White was beautiful. fyi - You may want to change the format of your videos. You were in the center of every frame and we mostly saw you both instead of the machines. Put the focus on the machines, keep the camera on them. We only saw brief glimpses and back to speakers again. This is not a good format. Also improve your lighting. No machines in your lap, keep them on the table, good lighting and go around it so we see all sides and admire them.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thanks for the comment. All very good points. We appreciate your input very much :) Thanks for watching!

[@ruthr1093]

Such an interesting channel! I currently have a new Janome which I enjoy, but also have my old Bernina 730 which I just love and I feel is a member of the family. I bought it in 1968 for $300 including the sewing table! They say that once the belt goes it can’t be replaced. I also have a 1939 featherweight that I’ve just been saving (haven’t used at all) for 50 years and I’m thinking of selling due to the high prices. Or maybe I should keep it…not sure! I’m 77 and don’t quilt or anything and don’t have any sewers in family to leave it to.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! I am glad you found our channel. I have heard so many great things about Bernina machines but have never had the pleasure of trying one out. It is definitely on our list! How awesome that you have had yours since you bought it new :) I am super envious of your Featherweight. I am sorry that you don't have anyone in your family that sews and would want it. I am sure someone would love to give it a home. And like you said, with today's prices, you could make a few bucks as well :) The featherweight is such a special little machine that if it makes you happy just knowing that you own it then keep it forever :) Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@creativitybycarilyn6634]

You have some great thrift stores! I like that as a couple, you both have an interest in those beautiful machines. Love that 185 in green...so cute!!! I learned on a machine similar to your White machine when I was a kid. Unfortunately my mom's machine was lost in a move. I thought it was a Singer, but now I am starting to wonder if it was a Brother or White. I recently added a 201-2 and then a 301A to my mix of modern machines. On the 301A, I first sourced one for my brother and I liked it so much I had to find one for myself. The cradle and ease of portability is so unique. I love both machines, but now using the 201 for my quilting. I have a total of 6 machines and each for a different use...embroidery, serger, coverstitch, industrial, and the 2 vintage models. I use them all, but I think I am capped out unless I see my mom's old machine somewhere. I am out of space. Thanks for sharing some of your favorites.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That's great! The 201 and the 301 are just awesome machines that are both so fun to use :) Jealous of your industrial for sure. One day we will have one and will be able to make for outdoor gear oriented projects. Keep looking, I am sure you will find your mother's machine out there somewhere. Thanks for watching!

[@vivianburrus8085]

Really enjoyed this! Got into using vintage machines a while ago. I put a Featherweight that had only been used for display into service because the two electronic machines I owned at the time went on the fritz in the middle of holiday sewing. OMG, I haven't looked back since and it is now my official travel machine! Eventually I purchased a 401a because I wanted another vintage machine (love that you can service them yourself) that could do zig-zag. After a bit of research I came to the same conclusion as you did in that it was very versatile for a vintage machine. Because of your video, now I think I'm going to look for a 185! I like the look of it and love the idea of it being as portable as a 221.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed it. We had fun making it as well :) It is hard to beat a 221 for the portability for sure. We just picked up our first 301a and it is super cool. It will replace our 185 as our travel machine. It is not as cute as a 185 but it is much lighter and lays down a better stitch. Ya, the 401a is an amazing machine. So many people absolutely love them! There are so many wonderful machines out there waiting to be discovered...I hope you find them all!!! Thanks for watching and following along!

[@dm4859]

We have my husband's grandmother's White Rotary that needs to be restored. It has ALL the accessories and the original manual which instructed the user on how to fit her sewing schedule so that she didn't neglect her other wifely duties, ha. My son has a Nintendo sewing machine. It is directed by a Nintendo game controller that is connected separately to the machine. Has a footpedal. I used in November 2022 when I visited him. It was produced by Singer in the early days of Nintendo in an effort to draw young people into sewing.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That's awesome :) I will have to look into the Nintendo machines. Sounds fun. Thanks for sharing!

[@giselemacdonald794]

OMG yes! The Franklin treadle machine…I have one that belonged to my great aunt and have been learning to use it. She still stitches like a charm.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That is so cool! So we are in a "club" :) I LOVE my Franklin treadle. It is so rewarding to use. I am glad you get use out of yours as well. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@dianarocha872]

I have a 1952 necchi BU nova, a 1958 husqvarna Viking 2000, and now a pfaff 230. I’ve owned singers before but never liked them.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Wow, that is great. Sounds like some pretty cool machines! Thanks for watching

[@JesusisKing222]

I really enjoy your channel and collection of sewing machines!! My mom taught me to sew in the 70’s on her Elna with cams. I regret to this day not taking it after she died. By then (80’s) I had a new Singer machine that I used a lot without issue. Fast forward- like many, I needed to learn quilting a few years ago. Then I discovered vintage machines!!! Oo!! Way too much fun! I have the mocha 301(made in Elizabeth,NJ) and an older Singer that I can’t pinpoint the model of having been made in Germany at a time when the info was destroyed. By studying the shape I believe it to be a 201-3 or 201D. I need to learn simple repairs and maintenance of these marvelous machines!

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the positive feedback! That is great that your mom taught you to sew on what is now a vintage Elna :) We just picked up our first 301a and it is also the mocha like yours. Wow is it amazing! Very interesting about your German made Singer. I am not familiar with the 201-3 or the 201D models. They sound fascinating though. As far as maintaining these old machines, I would start out the way we did...if you see a screw, try removing it and see what happens. If you see a metal on metal rotating assembly, try adding a couple drops of sewing machine oil to it. Before long, you will be making KZbin videos like us :) Thanks for watching and following along!

[@clarabarnhardt9727]

I just found your channel this morning! We have….a few machines at our house,lol. My biggest question is this- do you replace the cords before you use the machines? That’s a concern for me.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That is great! Glad you found us :) As far as cords go...we only really replace/repair them if they show signs of damage or are not working. If the machine turns on and there is no sign of melting or fraying wire sheathing then you are probably ok. Give the wire a good test before using. You can bend it and twist it all along its length and feel for bulges and breaks. Test the continuity from end to end of each pole and if all looks good you are likely good to use it. Always error on the side of caution. If you see any sign of damage then replace/repair. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@marilynbowman]

My vote for the most stylish has to be the Singer "Rocketeer", so sleek! And it sews really well.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

For sure. The Rocketeer is a fan favorite across the board :) We have recently picked up a couple of them but haven't had a chance yet to go through them. Can't wait. Thanks for sharing and thank you for watching!

[@dellarussell7963]

Thank Y'all! Have a wonderful JESUS CHRIST 🙏 🙏 🙏 year.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you for watching, and have a wonderful year as well :)

[@joannebock2885]

So glad to find your video. My husband is a Singer collector thanks to my daughter who moved and could not take her sewing machines. Lots of useful info. Want to look into Project Linus sewing event, sounds like fun

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! I am really glad you found us as well. Sorry that your daughter has moved away but super cool that you got to be the caretaker of her machines :) Yes, check out your local Linus Project chapter. It is so rewarding to give back in such an impactful way. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@kivie13]

I fully agree about the 201. Its my preferred machine at making quilts and I love them so much I have 3 of em. I am in the process of restoring a #48 Singer cabinet, which back in the day that cabinet was only offered with the 201. Been wanting one of those cabs for years and finally found a restoration candidate on eBay that the seller was willing to ship so I got it.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That's great! The only thing better than having a 201 is having 3 of them :) Great work getting the cabinet you wanted. Good luck with your project(s). Thanks for watching and following along!

[@MarleyBu]

I absolutely love antique sewing machines. I've just started collecting them and have 22 just now. I love them all but my Frister and Rossman one from around the 1880s makes me melt, its just so pretty. Bought a White one from around 1912 which has lovely decals and the lid is beautifully carved with the name and leaves. Your wee Lark is adorable! Best wishes fae Bonnie Scotland ❤

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much! Wow, sounds like you have a beautiful collection. Great work! Thank you for watching and following along all the way from Scotland!

[@gerrimattison5291]

Always shocked at tge prices of featherweights. Mine wss $340. Just serviced, and all works.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Indeed, They are super cool though :)

[@jannooney8672]

You talk too much in video.just saying. I own my mom's Necchi from 1940s.dont know how she acquired it.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

Thank you so much for the feedback! Thank you as well for watching.

[@ronalddevine9587]

If I had to choose JUST ONE of my machines, it would be the Kenmore 158-1941.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

So many people love the Kenmore machines. They really have a great following. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!

[@audreywring1920]

Differently, my 201K hand cranked is my favourite machine, permanently attached with two types of buttonholers. Perfect round edge buttonholes. If I have to do any top stitching using coating, I use this machine. The stitch quality is brilliant, and there is no real effort turning the handle.

[@NeverTooMany2023]

That is so cool. A hand crank on a 201. We have many machines that do button holes but I am yet to do one myself. I want to start making my own shirts and such. I will have to try out the button hole attachment for our 201. Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@chloemartel9927]

I have a Kenmore 158.17550.