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Loved it I’m thinking of that for my next machine. I have two Kenmore 148.19411. Indeed to sell one first.

I recently started sewing and picked up a Pfaff 230 as well as a Pfaff 332. They are such nice machines. I dread the day breaks on them and I can’t get parts for them. Modern machines are boring, hollow hunks of plastic.

Thank you! This was great and helpful as I'm a sewing machine newbie and I just inherited a Pfaff 360. I do have a question if you are willing. At 16:33, just before you've put the needle plate back on, I see that there is an empty screw hole, just to the right of the feed dog plate, toward the front of the machine. On mine, there's a screw in that hole but I can't figure out why, or what it does. I took the screw out during cleaning and dutifully returned it to original location, but it isn't holding anything and seeing yours without the screw makes me wonder what it's for!

Just subscribed great videos I just picked up a Pfaff 230 like your find this has heavy brown smoke stains what do you suggest for cleaning the body (which has Pfaff) stencil lettering . What did you use? thanks keep up the great work

Boy that looks brand new and hardly used. Lucky you, they seem to be hard to find that way the people who bought them must of been serious sewers maybe. How clean does the belt look ? Thanks

I love my White Rotary model 75. Such a great machine.

Thanks for sharing. I just acquired a Singer 128K hand crank machine. Just starting to clean her up, so your video is very helpful.

I already have a few of the items. Need to go back to HF and pick up some of the other tools you recommended. Thanks!

Thank you so much -- I inherited my mom's Pfaff 360, which I learned to sew on 50 years ago and haven't used (that or any other sewing machine) since. This was a great overview of my "new" machine!

Wow! how cleaver! Thank you for "Improving" my sewing!

What was that cleaner you used on the outside of the machine? Mine has the same grime and oil spread it around nicely😂

Eat it 28:24

You are very right, never too many❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Hey I have the same motor as your antique sewing machine, those connectors are called Chicago connectors and Believe it or not that pedal is a singer, mine came with a singer 66 “red eye” in a bentwood case and as far as I know that was a heavy duty pedal and the connectors were so if you would like to upgrade to a home one the transition would be posible and you could switch form one pedal to the other according to your likes

Congrats on finding this beauty! I grew up with a similar machine (Mom’s), but I think it was straight-shank. It was straight-stitch only and was a great machine. When my parents lived in Pennsylvania, Dad bought the Singer for Mom on some sort of payment plan. Dad paid all the bills in those days & gave Mom $15/week for groceries. Mom actually knew nothing about their budget! Apparently, Dad was not too good about making the agreed-upon payments after my folks moved to California in 1955. Someone from Singer came to the new house and repossessed the machine! Mom was NOT happy. Dad bailed the machine out of jail for Mom. When she was pregnant with me later, (1958), Mom used the Singer to sew her maternity clothes-smock tops with bows at the neck, for example.

Oh, I wish I could have stopped you from that bobbin case issue. It is better to take the whole hook out from under the machine. Hooks are expensive. (I guess you found that out.) anyway, thanks for sharing. I just did an unboxing on my channel of a 301 @sewterie. I love the machine. She sews beautifully. It is great to have all the extras because of the slant foot. Other feet from other machines won't fit on there. I hope you get her working. I am sure you will enjoy it very much. From what I know about them, they sew about 1600 stitches a minute. Nothing shabby about that. Nice to see your machines always. Stay well.

This video is right on time! Two weeks ago I was fortunate enough to get a 301 in a cabinet from Goodwill for $19.99. I’ve been cleaning it to the best of my ability, but I got so many great tips from this video! Thank you for what you do!

Nice machine

I just bought one today for 25$. The booklet is half missing. Looks like a mouse was chewing the bottom, but the machine came with a bunch of accessories and I have no idea how to use them. I started a quilt using my mothers 1960s sears and roebuck sewing machine years ago after my brother passed. I wasn’t in the headspace to finish, but I might just using this new machine. Great video. New sub

I have my moms, love it so much. Fantastic machine and super easy to use, sure glad you got one, many thanks for your review

Why can't I find one that looks like my Franklin Rotory with knee pedal and spindle legs with a phinial centered atop )( shaped leg supports?

Yes and the case to the 401A is actually a bent wood case; it's just the bend is in the opposite direction compared to the older bentwood cases, Also the wood is covered. As a kid back in the 60s, I noticed singer tried to give the interior of the case a plasticized look by have white speckling uniformly applied to the wood. The case design while novel and interesting actually sucked, unlike the rest of the machine.

Whatever floats your boat, ha-ha.

💞💞 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 !!

“La vencedora” means “the conqueror” in Spanish. 😇

Press sideways on the needle bar on the 750 when changing the upper plastic wheels for stitch and width, it does make it easier since your not fighting the needle bar return spring.. My 631 had a flush button on the needle bar cover to make changes to the setting easy. In the UK I have two 760G machines one has an internal worm drive for the motor the other is an internal belt drive. I have had to make a few interesting fixes for plastic parts splitting on the under bed bobbin winder cam and the stitch selector plastic part on a splined shaft. My 760g machines are different under the top cover, I was surprised I guess made in Germany would be the reason The interesting thing about my three machines they can be converted to do Chain Stitch. All the best

WOW, what a find! I just bought one of these with a cabinet and all it's accessories at an estate sale this weekend and it doesn't sound nearly as smooth as this. I just gave it to my local shop for servicing and am so excited to get it back and start making things! Love the 400 series. I snagged a 404 straight stitch machine for $60 two years ago and it's been great for quilting. This one will really broaden what I can create, since it can finish seams.

Watching your channel makes my nerdy heart happy. I love your scientific terminology, “doodads,” too. In HS Home Ec class in the 1970s, we sewed with very sturdy Viking machines. I don’t know if they had zigzag, but I only used them for straight stitching back in the day.

Hello. I have the same setup but the screws holding the machine to the cabinet were missing. Do you happen to know the size? Regards.

I learned to sew as a little girl on my Mom’s Pfaff 230. In 1987 she traded it in for a new Pfaff Creative 14?? Top of the line latest technology computerized machine. It’s no longer around because of outdated technology. I have a Pfaff Tiptronic 1171 that’s been my go to for the last 35 years. I sure would like to have another Pfaff 230 though. One day…. I’m enjoying your videos & love seeing all the machine you’re collecting.

I watched all 3 videos of your videos. My Dressmaker machine has had the needle stuck in the left position since I got it & makes sewing challenging. I got the screwdriver and oil today and went to work, hey, the needle now lives in the center position where I like it. The person I got it from told me it had been serviced recently, I discovered it had not. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it’s appreciated very much.

This is the second time I’ve seen the shoe machine like this, not in person, though I wish I had one

Sai molto bravo

As an aside, would you like a circa 1966 T&S 626 to show the transition? It's still geared, but they are nylon.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, I’m enjoying learning what to look for. I just purchased a Singer Touch & Sew Model 629. It has plastic gears but was working beautifully and then… the bobbin case stopped turning & my fun was over. I’m considering donating it back to the thrift shop. Or should I have a technician look at and/or fix the bobbin case? I’d like your opinion. Again, thank you

I have a Dressmaker Deluxe machine model #SAM-3B, from the 1960’s. It has a Dynamic 1.0 amp motor. I bought it from the original owners daughter who couldn’t give an exact year but remembers it was the 1960’s when it came home. It was made in Japan and from what I’ve read it’s a Singer knock off.

Where do you get the stool at your work station? Looks comfortable.

Also your cabinets are beautiful!

I bet he came home with a sewing machine!

I buy 750s for cheap at the second hand shops. They're usually in a basement-musty cabinet. The cabinet drawers are usually stuffed with other items, like stitch cams, slant-particular attachments/presser feet,scissors, etc. I pull parts and the motors out of them for other slant needle bar Singer projects. Like the host said, 750's were a disposable machine design. I burn the cabinets in my backyard barrel. GOOD VIDEO for the uninitiated. Good Video.

Where did you get your work tables?

Nice..!! I can relate,. I now have 23 machines. "how did that happen, LOL"...Love restoring the oldies.

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

OK… deep breath… I’m imagining running my sharp needle through PAPER… PAPER NONETHELESS! Now I’m stepping back and attempting to open my mind some more… What in the name of all things Singer and holy!?! 😂😅😂

Yes, several technicians refer to them as a "Touch & Throw"

Great collection. I am wondering where you are located to have such nice thrift stores.

I am picking up this model machine today and really enjoyed your video. This was the machine my mother sewed clothes for me and my 4 sisters. My grand niece has been using it now and I wanted one for my non-profit sewing studio. My parents gave me a Bernina 830 Record for my college graduation present and it was put into use when I retired from federal service about 4 years ago. I now have 3 more 830 Records and 2 930 Records for the studio but I can't wait to add the 401A to my stable of machines. Thank you for sharing your skill and wisdom. I love it when I learn new things. I replaced a blown capacitor in one of my 930s. I was a branch chief for Information Technology-Hardware and Network and retired. I don't want anything to do with computers now. I just want to play with all mechanical machines.

Beautiful block and sound of that vintage machine. I've only done FPP once, and was too intricate. This pattern looks like fun.

You two ! This is so fun to watch, very inspiring !

Cute video. I love to paper piece as well but on different vintage machines. Happy sewing.