THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Words can't express how grateful I am for your video which helped me use this machine I found! You are great! Thank you so so much!!!
Thank you so much for your compliments, Marc. You really made my day! (I hope I will finish a new video soon, on the Singer 40k toy, and later a video on the 319k or 78-1.) Have a great day
Glad you liked it. Canada is on spot #1 to visit! All the best from the Rotterdam-area, The Netherlands PS. Next video will be on the 191 or model 48, depending which I can grab first after the lockdown.
Don't forget the 216G... uses standard 15-class bobbins and is very smooth, but is not full rotary. That machine hit it out of the park. Also, as noted it is quite doable to make changes that allow for 15x1 needles in this series of machines.
You're absolutely right: The 216G is an awesome machine. Unfortunately I don't have one and havent seen one come up for sale. But I did write a script for a video on the 216G... 🙂 As soon as one comes up for sale I'll grab it. My 306 had a modified bobbin case. That made my life a whole lot easier. I know there is a gentleman in the US that modifies the cases. Found him on the 206/306 Facebook group. Thank you so much for your message and I hope I'll have a 216G soon. Erik
Hallo Erik, Thanks very much for your clear video's. They are very informative. I have a Singer 306k . In the video you have spoken about adapting the bobbincase so making it possible to use 'normal' 705 x 130 naalden. Is this right? And can you tell me please how I should change the bobbincase, what do I have to do? I have a Dremel and grinding pieces. Vriendelijke groet, Titia Tebben Dankjewel voor je duidelijke filmpjes, erg informatief. Ik heb een Singer 306k. Klopt dit en kun je me vertellen hoe ik dat spoelhuis moet aanpassen? Ik heb een mini boormachientje met slijp hulpstukken. Alvast bedankt voor je hulpvaardigheid. Vriendelijke groet, Titia Tebben
Hoi Tatia Can I reply in Dutch? If not, please let me know! Van harte met jouw 306k. Dat zijn geweldige machines. Er zijn 2 versies: Met een patroonschijfhouder aan de voorzijde, of zonder deze houder voor de fashion discs. Gewoon benieuwd ;-) Je kan zelf de case aanpassen om zo de standaard naalden te gebruiken, ook bekend als de 15x1 en 2020 naalden. Ik heb het geweten hoe je met een Dremel de case kunt bijschaven, maar helaas heb ik dat niet meer paraat. Maar dat is vast online wel te vinden (google). Heb jij/heeft u een account op FaceBook? Er is namelijk een groep speciaal voor deze Swing Needle Sewing Machines. (Singer 206, 306, 319 en 320.) In die groep worden regelmatig door nieuwe leden vragen gesteld over het aanpassen van de case. En een zekere Keith (in die groep) maakt ze speciaal voor de 206 en 306, dus dat is misschien wel handig - Dan behoudt u de originele speolhouder (case) EN heeft daarbij ook een aangepaste. Ik hoop dat ik u hiermee verder heb geholpen. Laat me weten als ik meer voor u kan doen! Groetjes, Erik
Great video! The desire to know is in the process of centinometers of this needle. Because I bought a Singer 206 machine. I am grateful for the attention.
Glad you liked the video. The special needles are still being sold, so enough reasons to keep sewing with these amazing machines. Have a great weekend, Erik
@@vasconcouros.1663 Simply type 206x13 needle and you will see an enormous load of info. Also pics with the measurements! Or visit ISMACS.net (ismacs.net/needle_and_shank/needle-cross-reference-chart-flat-shank.html) or the dedicated Facebook group Singer Swing Needle Sewing Machines. The 206x13 needles are available online, see Amazon and Ebay or even a local (or national) store can have it. Really it is that simple. Good luck Cheers, Erik
Thats two questions in one, Tess :-) I used a 206x13 needle specific for this Singer 206. As shown in the video I had the size 90/14. But to be honest: I cannot remember if I used the regular or the leather version. I THINK I used the regular 206x13 needle. Not the leather version. I hope that answers your question. All the best, Erik
Hello! It is very common that the side belt that connects to the steering wheel and makes the machine move has defects and wear, in which case is it easy to buy another one to replace the damaged one? Thanks in advance if you can answer. Your video is very good!!
Hi Douglas. Thanks for leaving a comment/question. Yes, it's normal that a belt has some wear. But not when the belt is relative 'new'/recent. The material gets brittle over the years, especially when it's not in use. You can buy new belts. But be aware, there are some different sizes so make sure you measure yours first. Changing the belt is also an easy task; Loosen the screw that holds the motor on the sewing machine side. (The big screw that holds the motor to the boss-mount.) You need to do this to release the tension of the driving belt. Then move the motor a little up or down so you can remove the belt from the drive shaft. Remove it completely and put on the new belt the same way you removed the old belt. Don't forget to move the motor in order to get some tension in the belt. And tighten the screw on the boss mount. Hope this helps. Good luck and take care, Erik
@@erikneek Hi Erik. I think I expressed myself in the wrong way: the belt I referred to is the one that appears at 2:13, at the base of the machine. I've seen pictures where it's totally frayed and the machine misses stitches or doesn't even sew. Here in Brazil there are no machines manufactured by Singer with this belt (I don't even know what to call it), the machines here are always made with steel gears. Thanks for answering.
@@douglasmalthus I'm sorry for the miscommunication. It seems to me you mean the belt INSIDE the machine. That belt is harder to come by. They can wear, especially when someone oiled the belt. (Never oil that belt! But you already knew that I think.) I recall reading an article about that timing belt. If I remember correctly there is a gentleman in Germany who makes this belt. Perhaps you can find him by searching for a Singer 206 Timing Belt. You also might be able to find a used timing belt on ebay or a used vendor. I hope this answers your question. Good luck, Erik
@@erikneek There's nothing to apologize for, I didn't express myself properly! You were fantastic! I already found an Adler sewing machine, one that has a green head and zigzags, it was in perfect condition, but with that inner belt totally frayed, I didn't buy it. I was unaware of this important aspect about not lubricating this inner belt, I think it's because I don't have any machine with one of these. I have many sewing machines at home, but none with one of these belts. Thank you for your help!
Hello! Glad you liked the video. The bobbin is part number 55623. You can find it on multiple websites, such as ebay. (Or other sewing machine vendors.) If you want to learn more on these machines, you may want to join the Facebook group, Singer Swing Needle 206 306. Have a great day, Erik
Thank you so much for your comment Salvador! I have 2 camera's. For this video I used a fullframe Canon DSLR (5D mark II) with 50mm f2.5; and a Tamron 90mm f2.8 lens. Often I use another camera, a broadcast camcorder. But those machines have a smaller sensor so I cannot get the depth of field I want. So I prefer the Canon 5D mark II.
@@rndea100 That has to be a 206D, with the D for Wittenberge. (The letter C after the model number is for the Campinas factory in Brazil.) I'm not aware of any difference between the 206D and other 206 models, like the 206k. By the best of my knowledge all of them use the 206x13 needles. But I could be wrong!!! Are you on FB? There is a group for the 206/306 swing needle machines. Perhaps someone in that group knows the answer to your question. Good luck and take care, Erik
@@erikneek cool i could be wrong also the history on these machines is all over the place th-cam.com/video/1hzDmr98dlo/w-d-xo.html i heard it in this video
Ese modelo de máquina de coser Singer, vinieron con el mismo error que las máquinas de coser PFAFF 130 230 y 260 La tapa corrediza no está en el lugar correcto Para poder sacar fácilmente la porta bobinas o carreteles
Even worse Lucho: the bobbin holder cannot be reached through the plate. No, you can only access it by tilting the entire machine! I did not like that, so I sold my 206. Best regards, Erik
Hello. I saw the video well. But I guess you haven't modified the bobbin. You used a genuine bobbin. With genuine bobbins, you can only use needles 11 and 13 that can be used. Have you modified the bobbin? Have you not found a bobbin that can be used with a needle 15*1?
@@erikneek Please take a detailed picture of the modified bobbin. I am curious if the modified bobbin must have a groove with a skewed edge on the side.
@@erikneek It is not possible to know exactly how the bobbin case was modified from the still image. I also made something, but I want to compare it. The XC7206001 bobbin case has only the side edge of the groove.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Words can't express how grateful I am for your video which helped me use this machine I found! You are great! Thank you so so much!!!
Thank you so much, you made my day. No, you made my week!
I'm glad I was able to help you with your vintage Singer.
Have a great day, Erik
Brilliant work, the education and of course the marvellous camera work that brings you in close and personal. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your compliments, Marc. You really made my day!
(I hope I will finish a new video soon, on the Singer 40k toy, and later a video on the 319k or 78-1.)
Have a great day
Thanks for the brilliant video. Excellent photography.
Sia Mese Thank you so much!!! Have a great day, Erik
thank you so much for this video. it has been very helpful
Thank you so much.
Have a great weekend, Erik
Excellent video about this machine. Excellent video production! Thank you for this! 'Hi' from downtown Montréal, Canada! Liked, subscribed.
Glad you liked it.
Canada is on spot #1 to visit!
All the best from the Rotterdam-area, The Netherlands
PS. Next video will be on the 191 or model 48, depending which I can grab first after the lockdown.
@@erikneek Cool Eric! I do have a 191J so I'll be watching! Thanks!
Don't forget the 216G... uses standard 15-class bobbins and is very smooth, but is not full rotary. That machine hit it out of the park. Also, as noted it is quite doable to make changes that allow for 15x1 needles in this series of machines.
You're absolutely right: The 216G is an awesome machine. Unfortunately I don't have one and havent seen one come up for sale. But I did write a script for a video on the 216G... 🙂
As soon as one comes up for sale I'll grab it.
My 306 had a modified bobbin case. That made my life a whole lot easier.
I know there is a gentleman in the US that modifies the cases. Found him on the 206/306 Facebook group.
Thank you so much for your message and I hope I'll have a 216G soon.
Erik
How to adjust the stitch because my swing machine I don't no how to adjust small stitch because my machine is not working the stich
Hi sir how to repair the tread are long distance to swing the cloth
Hallo Erik,
Thanks very much for your clear video's. They are very informative. I have a Singer 306k .
In the video you have spoken about adapting the bobbincase so making it possible to use 'normal' 705 x 130 naalden.
Is this right? And can you tell me please how I should change the bobbincase, what do I have to do? I have a Dremel and grinding pieces.
Vriendelijke groet, Titia Tebben
Dankjewel voor je duidelijke filmpjes, erg informatief. Ik heb een Singer 306k.
Klopt dit en kun je me vertellen hoe ik dat spoelhuis moet aanpassen? Ik heb een mini boormachientje met slijp hulpstukken. Alvast bedankt voor je hulpvaardigheid.
Vriendelijke groet, Titia Tebben
Hoi Tatia
Can I reply in Dutch? If not, please let me know!
Van harte met jouw 306k. Dat zijn geweldige machines. Er zijn 2 versies: Met een patroonschijfhouder aan de voorzijde, of zonder deze houder voor de fashion discs. Gewoon benieuwd ;-)
Je kan zelf de case aanpassen om zo de standaard naalden te gebruiken, ook bekend als de 15x1 en 2020 naalden. Ik heb het geweten hoe je met een Dremel de case kunt bijschaven, maar helaas heb ik dat niet meer paraat. Maar dat is vast online wel te vinden (google).
Heb jij/heeft u een account op FaceBook? Er is namelijk een groep speciaal voor deze Swing Needle Sewing Machines. (Singer 206, 306, 319 en 320.) In die groep worden regelmatig door nieuwe leden vragen gesteld over het aanpassen van de case. En een zekere Keith (in die groep) maakt ze speciaal voor de 206 en 306, dus dat is misschien wel handig - Dan behoudt u de originele speolhouder (case) EN heeft daarbij ook een aangepaste.
Ik hoop dat ik u hiermee verder heb geholpen.
Laat me weten als ik meer voor u kan doen!
Groetjes, Erik
Great video! The desire to know is in the process of centinometers of this needle. Because I bought a Singer 206 machine. I am grateful for the attention.
Glad you liked the video. The special needles are still being sold, so enough reasons to keep sewing with these amazing machines. Have a great weekend, Erik
@@erikneek,
I live in Brazil, searched the Web and didn't find it.
@@vasconcouros.1663 Simply type 206x13 needle and you will see an enormous load of info. Also pics with the measurements! Or visit ISMACS.net (ismacs.net/needle_and_shank/needle-cross-reference-chart-flat-shank.html) or the dedicated Facebook group Singer Swing Needle Sewing Machines.
The 206x13 needles are available online, see Amazon and Ebay or even a local (or national) store can have it. Really it is that simple.
Good luck
Cheers, Erik
Are you using a specific leather needle in this video. Or the size 15 needle?
Thats two questions in one, Tess :-)
I used a 206x13 needle specific for this Singer 206. As shown in the video I had the size 90/14.
But to be honest: I cannot remember if I used the regular or the leather version. I THINK I used the regular 206x13 needle. Not the leather version.
I hope that answers your question.
All the best, Erik
Hello - Do you what the differences are between the 319K, 319M and the 319W models are? I have look everywhere and have found no mention ...
The letter indicates the factory it was build. The K stands for the Kilbowie plant near Clydebank, Scotland. The M stands for Monza Italy.
Hello! It is very common that the side belt that connects to the steering wheel and makes the machine move has defects and wear, in which case is it easy to buy another one to replace the damaged one?
Thanks in advance if you can answer.
Your video is very good!!
Hi Douglas.
Thanks for leaving a comment/question.
Yes, it's normal that a belt has some wear. But not when the belt is relative 'new'/recent.
The material gets brittle over the years, especially when it's not in use.
You can buy new belts. But be aware, there are some different sizes so make sure you measure yours first.
Changing the belt is also an easy task; Loosen the screw that holds the motor on the sewing machine side. (The big screw that holds the motor to the boss-mount.) You need to do this to release the tension of the driving belt. Then move the motor a little up or down so you can remove the belt from the drive shaft. Remove it completely and put on the new belt the same way you removed the old belt. Don't forget to move the motor in order to get some tension in the belt. And tighten the screw on the boss mount.
Hope this helps.
Good luck and take care,
Erik
@@erikneek Hi Erik. I think I expressed myself in the wrong way: the belt I referred to is the one that appears at 2:13, at the base of the machine.
I've seen pictures where it's totally frayed and the machine misses stitches or doesn't even sew.
Here in Brazil there are no machines manufactured by Singer with this belt (I don't even know what to call it), the machines here are always made with steel gears. Thanks for answering.
@@douglasmalthus I'm sorry for the miscommunication. It seems to me you mean the belt INSIDE the machine.
That belt is harder to come by.
They can wear, especially when someone oiled the belt. (Never oil that belt! But you already knew that I think.)
I recall reading an article about that timing belt. If I remember correctly there is a gentleman in Germany who makes this belt. Perhaps you can find him by searching for a Singer 206 Timing Belt.
You also might be able to find a used timing belt on ebay or a used vendor.
I hope this answers your question.
Good luck, Erik
@@erikneek There's nothing to apologize for, I didn't express myself properly!
You were fantastic!
I already found an Adler sewing machine, one that has a green head and zigzags, it was in perfect condition, but with that inner belt totally frayed, I didn't buy it.
I was unaware of this important aspect about not lubricating this inner belt, I think it's because I don't have any machine with one of these. I have many sewing machines at home, but none with one of these belts. Thank you for your help!
@@erikneek Would a Pfaff 130 belt fit ???
Hi, very nice video. Do you know where can I find singer 306 bobbin? Thank you
Hello! Glad you liked the video.
The bobbin is part number 55623.
You can find it on multiple websites, such as ebay. (Or other sewing machine vendors.)
If you want to learn more on these machines, you may want to join the Facebook group, Singer Swing Needle 206 306.
Have a great day,
Erik
@@erikneek can you also tell me where can i find tension spring for singer 306 please?
@@gianlucaurso3688 Go to Google. Type in: 'Singer 306k spring' and there are multiple results. Such as: www.ebay.com/itm/271411598634
Good luck, Erik
Awesome video! What camera and lens are you using to get this level of detail? Thanks
Thank you so much for your comment Salvador!
I have 2 camera's. For this video I used a fullframe Canon DSLR (5D mark II) with 50mm f2.5; and a Tamron 90mm f2.8 lens.
Often I use another camera, a broadcast camcorder. But those machines have a smaller sensor so I cannot get the depth of field I want. So I prefer the Canon 5D mark II.
i heard the german ones waz sold with standerd needles system
I think you mean the Singer 216g and 316g?
@@erikneek no the german ones 206 c or d had a different hook
@@rndea100 That has to be a 206D, with the D for Wittenberge. (The letter C after the model number is for the Campinas factory in Brazil.)
I'm not aware of any difference between the 206D and other 206 models, like the 206k. By the best of my knowledge all of them use the 206x13 needles. But I could be wrong!!!
Are you on FB? There is a group for the 206/306 swing needle machines. Perhaps someone in that group knows the answer to your question.
Good luck and take care, Erik
@@erikneek cool i could be wrong also the history on these machines is all over the place th-cam.com/video/1hzDmr98dlo/w-d-xo.html i heard it in this video
@@erikneek The instruction manual for the 206D says to use 15x1 needles
I need this sewing machine
@@AmosiKaswahili-ud8bc haha. It’s already sold
@@erikneek there is another one
@@AmosiKaswahili-ud8bc both the 206 and 306 were sold.
@@erikneek what kind types you have?
@@AmosiKaswahili-ud8bc i have about 20 machines
J'aime une
Ese modelo de máquina de coser Singer, vinieron con el mismo error que las máquinas de coser PFAFF 130 230 y 260 La tapa corrediza no está en el lugar correcto Para poder sacar fácilmente la porta bobinas o carreteles
Even worse Lucho: the bobbin holder cannot be reached through the plate. No, you can only access it by tilting the entire machine!
I did not like that, so I sold my 206.
Best regards, Erik
Hello.
I saw the video well.
But I guess you haven't modified the bobbin.
You used a genuine bobbin. With genuine bobbins, you can only use needles 11 and 13 that can be used.
Have you modified the bobbin?
Have you not found a bobbin that can be used with a needle 15*1?
I have 2 bobbins and yes, I can use standard 15-needles. Best regards, Erik
@@erikneek Please take a detailed picture of the modified bobbin.
I am curious if the modified bobbin must have a groove with a skewed edge on the side.
@@ddiuni9964 My 'modified' bobbin can be seen at 0'55" in the video.
@@erikneek It is not possible to know exactly how the bobbin case was modified from the still image. I also made something, but I want to compare it. The XC7206001 bobbin case has only the side edge of the groove.
Could you please post a video showing how to “hack”a bobbin case so I can use size 15 needles on my singer 330? 🤞
The music is way too loud ✌️
Thank you for your comment. I'll try to do it better next time! (Mixing sound is a little difficult with my hearing disability.)
Take care, Erik
great video!