Eleanor Birchell Hughes
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Unboxing a Vintage Singer Sewing Machine, but Which One?
Hello my lovelies, I'm sorry it's been a while, if you watch to the end of the video you'll find out why.
Some years ago I realised that for some of my future ideas and projects, I would need a much tougher sewing machine than my plastic Singer franchise machine. After much research and watching of TH-cam videos I found the 201k machine, it sounded ideal, electric, vintage, metal body and therefore metal parts, and heavy-duty, now just to find one!
Hope you enjoy the video, thank you for watching 💚
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Music used:
'Castles in the sky' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
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  • @MsAmberSunshine
    @MsAmberSunshine 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely lovely. ❤

  • @KristinaHoneyHavenFarm
    @KristinaHoneyHavenFarm 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The quilt being so lovely is the main reason I watched the video. I don't know how to be an exhibition judge, but to me part of the "quilting" is the way the top is put together. Some quilts don't need a lot of stitching through all three layers to be complete. So in short, I disagree with the judge who remarked about the quilting, and the one who said color isn't applicable. Also you have a lovely storytelling voice that draws the listener in to the story about Aunt Edie.

  • @KristinaHoneyHavenFarm
    @KristinaHoneyHavenFarm 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    These are stunning. The shade of blue used is one of my favorite color palettes; I used to have Blue Willow style kitchenware. Like many people, I have been looking for ways to use pieces sewn by my grandmother and mother.

  • @LisaLisa-zl9vu
    @LisaLisa-zl9vu 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So beautiful!

  • @MH.Harald
    @MH.Harald 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a wonderful quilt. I get so inspired. It's time to look for suitable fabrics.🙏❤

  • @GeorgeDaws-o3n
    @GeorgeDaws-o3n 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sep 11 2024 It's beautiful. A true heirloom.

  • @sandramyer7081
    @sandramyer7081 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Veryclose up/ TY

  • @kathyoylear5143
    @kathyoylear5143 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Did you ever finish the medallion quilt I would love to see pictures I've looked all over your site and I can't seem to find it. Hope your help problems get better I've had many myself. Thank you And thank you for that beautiful medallion quilt you started I just wondered if you had finished it thank you.

  • @kathyoylear5143
    @kathyoylear5143 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I would love to see the finished medallion and finished quilt I've looked all over your site I can't seem to find it period I'm very disappointed hope you can help me

  • @mangosoyummy
    @mangosoyummy 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You are extremely talented!

  • @debbie845
    @debbie845 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful dress and the garden of Eden to me.WOW!

  • @fernie5128
    @fernie5128 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am so excited for you. Not only are you able to have a solution for your health issues but you have a vintage Singer! Your repair man is going to be so thrilled to see your new machine. I was lucky this winter and got a 1946 Singer 201 and it was crusty and clearly had been in a shed or an old storage building for decades. When I took it to Steve (who also waxes poetic about vintage machines) and he unwrapped it, it was like being with a kid on Christmas day who got their favorite present. I am a new sewer and just finished my 5th quilt top and second complete quilt, all made on my Singer. Take care and enjoy. Looking forward to seeing what you make. Cheers from Minnesota, land of 10,000 lakes (!) and hopefully the next VP of the US, Governor Tim Walz. And yes he is a down to earth as he appears. All the best to you Eleanor.

  • @mardigra1916
    @mardigra1916 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent

  • @norwaysuem
    @norwaysuem หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hand tie looks more loved.

  • @norwaysuem
    @norwaysuem หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful colors. Nice job

  • @debralewis-potts7148
    @debralewis-potts7148 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love unique ideas. Thanks

  • @shirleynicolaides2810
    @shirleynicolaides2810 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where can I get the pattern please

    • @eleanorbirchellhughes
      @eleanorbirchellhughes หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shirleynicolaides2810 link already in comments 😄

  • @MyMiaArabella
    @MyMiaArabella หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoyed your process in making this textile scene! You’re very good at it and should make some more! In my humble opinion. 😉🖼️

  • @angiecantu2747
    @angiecantu2747 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really love your tutorial. its well and clear explained, Ican't wait to start mine..TFS...you are GREAT!!!!

  • @alisondavidson5962
    @alisondavidson5962 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely beautiful 😊

  • @suelambert5760
    @suelambert5760 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So cute needle book, inspired me to make one with my bits and bobs!

  • @15669468
    @15669468 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely gorgeous .congratulations here from Argentina Patagonia. Have ties from my father in law you have inspired me❤❤

  • @NedouxSews
    @NedouxSews 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a beautiful sewing machine!😍

  • @Dee-mg5hb
    @Dee-mg5hb 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where do you get your quilt templates and what markers are you using. Thank you.

  • @ingridbirchellhughes2632
    @ingridbirchellhughes2632 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow!

  • @sylviaregina3455
    @sylviaregina3455 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bom dia flor do dia meu girassol 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 adorei seu trabalho muito delicado parabéns mil beijinhos 🌻 💋 🌻 💋 🌻

  • @LauraCardon-e9x
    @LauraCardon-e9x 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So beautiful

  • @anachang-si9rb
    @anachang-si9rb 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Está precioso, me encantó, gracias por el video ❤❤

  • @ingridbirchellhughes2632
    @ingridbirchellhughes2632 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gorgeous!

  • @phylham1565
    @phylham1565 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the best video instruction on this topic I've ever seen. I'm curious if this method was used for a quilt that was going to be used and washed often would the raw edges hold up or is there another way you would suggest doing it. Thank you for sharing your talents.

  • @Cyrilmc222004
    @Cyrilmc222004 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much Eleanor, I really really enjoyed watching you create those gorgeous and beautiful pieces with those amazing and beautiful silk ties. I absolutely love ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ the quilts you show at the end. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too.

  • @lenacoleman1142
    @lenacoleman1142 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I know this is a 2 yr old video but I just stumbled upon this video. I am a beginner EPP. Just starting out playing around with making several different shapes and practicing sewing together a couple at a time. I have a lot to learn but have been completely mind blown by this video. I love the way you piece shapes together to make such beautiful pieces. I would love to see you do a video on how you choose your fabrics and how you envision your Kalidescope shapes. IT IS AMAZING!!! I have never seen anyone do EPP like this. I am not fond of the stereotypical Hexagon flowers. Thank you for such a wonderful video. WOW.

  • @annm8680
    @annm8680 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congratulations on your 201. I have a black one in an art deco cabinet. It is the machine I use the most even though I have 16 vintage machines. One man on youtube described the 201 as the Cadillac of Singer machines.

  • @eunicehehir6374
    @eunicehehir6374 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mum has this machine and not only sewed clothes but repaired thick canvas annexes for our caravan park residents 😂❤😂 Poop! I got talked into trading it in 😢😢

  • @lynnecomb8536
    @lynnecomb8536 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Always enjoy your videos. Thank you. I’m guessing you might take your machines to Swansea to be serviced. Am I right? lol! X

  • @alexandra-zaza-burns
    @alexandra-zaza-burns 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These are amazing machines. I have my granny’s 1937 201K that I learnt to sew on and it still sews beautifully. There’s a reason this model was called the Rolls Royce of sewing machines. I hope you quickly become best friends. I hope you get your procedure soon and are able to get back to sewing with a machine.

  • @livingintheforest3963
    @livingintheforest3963 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh my god that’s almost what I got. I have a 401 A singer and it came in a beautiful case like that, but my unboxing was insane. I could not get it done. I had to ask some neighbors to come help me to cut it open and the guy had packed it with carpet and paper bags and it was insane. It took like three days to get it out.

  • @livingintheforest3963
    @livingintheforest3963 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your program so much. I need to catch up and watch more of you. I found you a while ago. I’m a beginning crochet and a beginning quilter but it’s now been over a year and I finished one blanket, making another finished one quilt getting ready to hand quilt and make another. I find your program inspiring and I think you are a deep and, thoughtful person which is very special. Glad to see you back. I need to watch all the others that you have posted.❤

  • @_meechpeach
    @_meechpeach 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🤤 I'm quite jealous of this ❤

  • @philipashworth2714
    @philipashworth2714 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That model is capable of stitching through leather, have seen examples, you won’t break it if you are not continually doing leather work😊

  • @jeanniecottage4162
    @jeanniecottage4162 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How exciting! What a lovely machine. X

  • @nancyshaner8548
    @nancyshaner8548 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have heard the 201 models are work horses, you will love it. I hope all goes well for you and that we will see you soon.

    • @livingintheforest3963
      @livingintheforest3963 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All the old singers especially the ones from the 50s were major workhorses the 301 series in 401 series as well!!❤

  • @lucy7b
    @lucy7b 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That model is not really suitable for thick leather, you will wreck it. Yours is an aluminium one. The black cast iron models are stronger. It is a great machine though.

  • @susanlamb7431
    @susanlamb7431 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking forward to the next one……so exciting to unbox a new sewing machine even though it’s old it’s a good one. Hope you soon feel well.

  • @ingridbirchellhughes2632
    @ingridbirchellhughes2632 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh Wow! I wonder if 'The Lovely Stan'TM would be up for you filming him talking about the machine? Can't wait to see what you do with it! 🤩

  • @lemonyfab
    @lemonyfab 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing , thanks so much I have been wanting to do something with ribbons and you give so many great tips!

  • @allyoop3108
    @allyoop3108 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stunning!

  • @yukonswimmom
    @yukonswimmom 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your tutorial-so beautiful! And I love your music choices.

  • @MyraNagy
    @MyraNagy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You probably have a button to drop your feed dogs. Which allows for free motion.

  • @ariadneferreira2252
    @ariadneferreira2252 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I LOVE your story of your quilt!!! I love how passionate you spoke about your quilt, and I think it’s amazing and beautiful and what an awesome project!! Can you do an update for us? How much farther have you gotten? Did you plan the corners yet? I just found your channel and I’m so happy I did! You’re so inspiring and creative and the things you make are so beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing with us! ♥️💕♥️💕♥️