Singer Touch and Sew... Is It Really That Bad?

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Singer Touch and Sew... Is It Really That Bad takes a look at one of Singer's less popular machines to find out why they have a bit of a reputation for being lemons.
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00:00 Intro
00:40 Singer Touch and Sew
01:20 Singer Touch and Sew vs Singer Stylist
04:18 Singer Touch and Sew Bobbin system
09:37 Singer Touch and Sew - Winding the bobbin
10:41 Singer Touch and Sew Feed Dogs
13:27 Singer and the 1970s
14:22 Singer Plastic Gears
16:36 Singer Touch and Sew - Is It Really That Bad?
18:25 Singer Quantum Stylist 9960
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@carolynwells5293 10 месяцев назад

I purchaseD a Singer Touch and ew in 1965, it has never failed me , I have used it for thousands and thousands of hours, I have upholstered many pieces of furniture with heavy material. It has never needed any repairs, I have oiled and cleaned it at regular intervals and treated it with respect. Could never have asked for a better sewing machine.

@SimplyStitchy 10 месяцев назад

The more I use mine the more I think that it's a hidden gem! Thanks so much for sharing and for watching 😀

@paulalibby1072 2 года назад

You now can buy rubber and metal feed dogs for the T&S machines and over the years I replaced my rubber dogs twice. The one thing that I was told by a great sewing machine guy was that the black metal bar, or whatever you want to call it, on the right of the bobbin assembly, and held the bobbin assembly in place, was faulty in design to begin with. This bar had a spring like projection that had the tendency to jump out of position. After I first got my T&S and was frustrated by the spring jumping out of position and causing balls of thread under fabric, I took it to this guy and he took one look at it, unscrewed the black metal bar and replaced it with a new redesigned one for free and I never had another problem with the bobbin again! Once you got used to the wind in place bobbin it was wonderful not to have to unthread everything to wind a bobbin. Unfortunately, myT&S was from the early 70's and the plastic gears are what finally did it in. My SM guy tells me it is not worth fixing because the new gears are inferior. I agree that if Singer had made the T&S with metal gears I would still be sewing with it and Singer's reputation wouldn't have gone down the tubes! If you want a slant shank, ZZ, all metal gears and a vintage machine...look for something in the 400 or 500 series Singers. They are still going strong and hold their value.

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

I think I'm with your repair guy as far as the T&S is concerned. I'm really not sure it's worth fixing the feed dogs on mine... or the bobbin area... which is a shame - they could have been fantastic machines! Thanks for watching! 🙂

@1953childstar 2 года назад

The Touch and Sew 600 and 600E have metal gears….

@dogwalk3 7 месяцев назад

i'm having that issue now! it's new to me so i thought i was just bad at sewing. i need to find out what it's called to see if i can find a replacement as well or maybe modify the existing one.

@ChthonicHunter Год назад

I admire your sense of humor. This is my first sewing machine, and I'm grateful to have a reason behind my frustration tonight during the maiden setup. The bottom of the bobbin holder, if installed wrong, lends a nice and metal anvil to put the needle against. A relief, to be sure, that something here is not plastic.

@lisalu910 Год назад

It is important to recognize that there are really two classes of Touch & Sew machines - the early 600 machines with all metal gears and the later 700 machines with nylon gears. The first Touch & Sews (600/600e/603) are comparable in quality to a Singer 401/403, in fact they are practically the same machine only with the newfangled bobbin winder system. If you get one of these today, they are still very fine machines. If you get one of the later models with the nylon gears, it's pretty much a piece of junk - not IF but WHEN the gears crack, it's worthless.

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

Newfangled... lol. A word that means pointless or useless improvement. That bobbin system wasn't an instant hit in any of the Touch & Sew models. Which is a shame because I quite like it! The early 600 series was arguably more reliable than the 700 series, but all Touch & Sew models have their... quirks. Thanks for watching 🙂

@kathyshifflett8461 Год назад

Thank you for this video. My mom had a singer touch and sew. She swore at that thing daily haha. I learned to sew on it and she eventually passed it to me when she got her Bernina 910. So many memories! The funniest thing for me is that it was my intro to sewing machines so I wondered why the others I later experienced were so different (mainly the bobbin shape and winding style) little did I know it was the singer touch and sew that was different!

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

Not so much different as... quirky lol 🙂 Thanks for watching!

@joy849 Год назад

My Mom had a T&S and taught me to sew on it. The model 640 had not only the in place bobbin winding but also a vacuum pump that helped thread the needle. I am 68 now and still use my T&S. Lots of good memories.

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

That's awesome! I had no idea they had vacuum pumps for needle threading back then. Just goes to show how truly revolutionary the T&S machines really are! Thanks for sharing and for watching! 🙂

@sharonrawson3180 Год назад

Loved your video. I bought a singer touch and sew model 750 new. I sew nearly every day and actually used it for tailoring business. It’s still kicking butt. I had to replace wiring harness in 1982 but that’s the extent of repairs. Found same machine at garage sale and bought for $25. It runs perfectly as well. Maybe the difference is between the models.

@dianediamond5633 6 дней назад

Lemons? Not hardly. I have had mine since 1974, still running perfectly. Put me through design school. I love this machine.

@SimplyStitchy 5 дней назад

Good to hear! The more I use mine, the more I realise that the Touch & Sew is actually a hidden gem! I call mine Eddie and he's a delight to use! Thanks for watching 🙂

@RaybowLatex Год назад

I just picked one up and had it serviced and new gears put on. I am looking forward to using it and all the different stitches it does.

@Susietacoma 3 месяца назад

Your videos are informative and entertaining too. 😁 I had to come back to view this one again. Thank you!

@SimplyStitchy 3 месяца назад

😊 You're welcome! Thanks so much for commenting to let me know you like the videos. Am I right in guessing that you have a Touch & Sew?

@janetpaden8878 10 месяцев назад

I just found this video and just had to comment. The first sewing machine I ever owned was a Singer Golden Touch and Sew. It was vintage when I got it but actually taught myself to sew on it. I think by that time, Singer had gone back to metal feed dogs. I loved exploring the cams! I later upgraded to a Kenmore free arm machine. One thing on the bobbins, they were more expensive than the more common sizes.

@Susietacoma 4 месяца назад

Thanks to your video I became interested in the 1960s Singer Touch & Sew! Yesterday I bought white & pink 626! I can hardly wait for it to arrive. It requires no cams. Thank you for introducing me to these intriguing machines. The engineering is quite interesting. I own computerized sewing & embroidery machines but am looking forward to trying out the pink 626, getting it serviced by a very meticulous lady who is an expert on vintage machines.

@SimplyStitchy 4 месяца назад

OO... I think the 626 might have metal gears. And it's pink! I'm well jell now, lol! What an awesome find! Let me know how you get on 😀.

@Susietacoma 4 месяца назад

@@SimplyStitchyI will let you know. It appears to be a unique model. It surprises me that I never noticed this model before but glad I rescued it.

@Mr.SLovesTheSacredHeartofJesus 2 года назад

Glad to see you're back making videos. Here's the thing about Singer touch & sews. The very earliest ones, will have all metal gears, and are excellent machines. I know there's a difference in the model numbers between American/Canadian models versus the UK and European models. But for all of them, anything made in the early to mid 1960's are good. Once you get to the late 1960's, and into the 70's. Then, Singer starting making the gears out of Nylon {a hard plastic}. In retrospect, a stupid cost-saving measure from the Singer Corporation. And that's where the problems start to come in. Even so, the Nylon gears that have deteriorated, can be replaced. Replacement parts for these machines are still readily available. All-in-all, they are good machines. Easy to use and easy to thread.

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

That period in history was the age of plastic tosh. I'm going to have to fix this Touch and Sew up a little before I can see how well she sews. At the moment she's stuck on a zigzag with no working feed dogs. She's had a hard life, bless her. Thanks for watching! 🙂

@brendaclarkson3774 9 месяцев назад

@@SimplyStitchy Beware of the new bobbins. Some work some don't. Fb touch and sew group users agree.

@ecay 5 месяцев назад

I have a 603e touch and sew. I think it's one of the earliest ones because all the gears are still metal. I haven't cleaned it up. I've looked at it. I happen to have a set of cams and then I bought another set to finish out what I was missing. I haven't used it. I bought a bobbin case and came with a bobbin so and then somebody else gave me a bobbin so I've got two. I've got quite a few slant feet for it, including a button holer I don't know what I'm going to do with it yet. I look at it every once in awhile. I have a tendency to refurbish my other singer, sewing machines and as far as sewing machines go my Kenmore sewing machines. I favor a lot better. I have a 158.1760 and I like that one a whole lot better

@SimplyStitchy 5 месяцев назад

The 603e is one of the better Touch & Sews because it is one of the earlier models... why not give it a go? I think you'll be pleasantly surprised! I know I was when I first tried my 640. Let me know what you think about it after using it. Thanks for watching! 🙂

@ThisnThat54 3 месяца назад

I bought my first Touch and Sew sewing machine in 1974, a Touch & Sew 756. I still use it and love the sound of it as it sews. The stupid feed dogs were replaced with metal teeth feed dogs, yay. I've never heard the T & S machine had a bad reputation until watching your video. In junior high, those were the machines we tried to get first. We loved the bobbin winding inside the bobbin case. Well, I guess I collect old sewing machines since I have four old ones. 626, 756, Creative Touch 1030 and a Futura II Q25. They all work. I had all the rubber feed dogs replaced. I bought myself a Bernina brand in 2007 and that is my Queen machine but I hear that if I ever need parts I'll be out of luck. My son bought me Singer Heavy Duty 4423 for Christmas! I wish he would have asked me. I would have told him "NO!" Well, I'm using that one too! I wish I could find a good home for them but when it comes down to it, I'd be hard pressed to decide which one I'd be willing to part with. I did have a 750 but gave it to someone. I hope she's using it since I regret not having it. It is hard to give them up - and that's just nuts. lol Five Singers and one Bernina. Oh, I forgot! My complaint were the mass produced bobbins would jam if I put in a faulty one which was often. Singer allows foreign makers to use their name but Singer does not stand behind the bobbins. I can't tell you how many replacement new ones I threw away. That really made me mad. What's the use of owning the machine if the bobbins are junk?! I would NEVER buy another Singer made today. My friend bought the Quantum and it's not repairable. Something happened with the needle shaft and the service man told her it couldn't be fixed. I think she said it was only two years old. That's a lot of money thrown away. I wouldn't take the chance on a new Singer. I love your thoroughness of your review, great food for thought. I think you are so right about Singer even though I've been relatively lucky. Thank you for your channel. 💗

@katherinaskorner6883 2 года назад

Learning to sew on my grandmothers touch and sew. Love its features. Still learning. But it seems good for beginners.

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

The Touch & Sew range wasn't all bad. On the whole, they were innovative and maybe a little bit before their time. I've managed to fix mine and I'm tickled pink with the stitch quality. 🙂 I'm glad to hear you are using your Grandmother's to learn to sew! They really are an underrated machine. Thanks for watching! 😀

@michelequinn4500 Год назад

Until recently, I had not had any issues iwth my machine. I bought it in 1966 and use it frequently.

@xenophilie 5 месяцев назад

Loved your snarky critique of the manual's copywriting. You'd think a sewing machine company would know push from pull. I got a 750 Deluxe at the thrift store and got it sewing with minimal effort. It is still mostly metal and still quite tough.

@BirdzofaFeather Год назад

My mom had this machine and taught me to sew on it. I actually loved it and never had a problem with it; it did great buttonholes.

@michelequinn4500 Год назад

I've had this machine for 56 years. I have loved it! I do have to find someone to repair it now as it is doing something that I can't seem to repair. It has been in the shop once in all these years.

@amysbees6686 Год назад

Didn't the T&S come out in the late 1960s? Were those any better than the later versions?

@1953childstar 11 месяцев назад

@@amysbees6686 The "Touch and Sew" launched in 1962 as the "Slantomatic with Auto-Reel"..

@EmoryWOCN Год назад

I had a base model of singer touch and sew 1969 and it sewed beautifully (all metal made in germany it what was imprinted... sure wish I'd kept it). I loved the bobbin because once it was wound you were all ready to sew...no rethreading. However I had always wanted the golden touch and sew (the one in your video) so i traded mine in for one. The inside of this one was plastic and this machine was worthless. The Golden Touch and Sew was advertised to high school girls that were required to take home economics back then. I currently have bernina 770qe Tula Pink and often wish I still had my first touch and sew machine

@timandannegallybetty 6 месяцев назад

this is a timely video for me. Just got a 645 for dirt cheap and was going over it and all it needs is the feed dogs, which have begun breaking apart, being, what 55 years old? going to put in a normal looking feed dog with teeth. now I'm worried about the plastic teeth grenading on me as I learn to sew.

@SimplyStitchy 6 месяцев назад

You can get metal feed dogs for the Touch & Sew. Simanco part #163713. Try eBay, Central Michigan Sewing Supplies. You can also try SingerOnine, although their part number is 172027.

@tinamcnalley2575 2 года назад

My first machine was a 1974 TOL T&S. Had to have the timing set once a year for the first 3 years she was in use. Back then $80 a pop. Big money then! For some reason she sewed another 10 years without a problem just cleaned and oiled myself. Then a nylon gear broke and no one could get parts to fix her. To my knowledge the plastic gears are still difficult to come by. I did love the machine, buttonholer, stretch stitch, etc. But stitch quality would not create jeans. The fill in place bobbin was interesting, but held very little thread and would have to be filled numerous times to complete one garment. I have a 1990 Janome made Kenmore that has never required a professional service in over 30 years. Still going strong with all metal gearing.

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

The Touch & Sews were such an innovative idea... It's such a shame they had so many issues, like the bobbin, the timing, and the plastic gears. Thanks for watching 😀

@DavidWallaceSings 8 месяцев назад

I really liked your video I have the model 600 E touching so I love the machine the bomb and true is a bit tricky but once you get used to it it's fabulous I have all the attachments I have made Beautiful Garments, I Love the chain stitch attachment it's amazing when making petticoats ruffles Working with silk organza I also have the 401 another brilliant machine

@nonstopshopgal 2 месяца назад

Would you mind elaborating on the purpose of chain stitching? I'm new to sewing and trying to grasp what it's for exactly. You mentioned petticoats etc. but in general, I'm not clear what the benefit is of this feature an would like to utilitize if I could. All I can tell is that it resembles the tail left behind when I see a serger being used on tutorials. I appreciate the education and thank you in advance for your feedback!

@dawnrichardson9868 29 дней назад

I just bought the 645 at the thrift store for $25. After fixing an issue with the bobbin case jumping around and breaking needles, im having trouble with the tension on my top thread. Its dry as a bone so im hoping some oil will help. If not its gonna go to the shop for repairs

@cliftonmcnalley8469 Год назад

My Gran gave me a TOL Touch'n'sew for highschool graduation in the mid '70s. Other than 3 consecutive annual $80 visits to the shop for timing issues, I loved it! (This was $80 in the 70s - quite pricey - my car payment was $88) The machine was a breeze to use - not at all confusing. It had 2 speed settings, needle position adjustment, 4 step built-in buttonhole, wind in place bobbin, stretch stitch and overcasting stitches. Leaving the zigzag disc in place meant I only changed disc's for stretch stitches and overcasting when sewing knits. Sewing garments and doing upholstery, I had no need for decorative stitches. The wind in place bobbin never once gave a problem for the 14 years that I used the machine. Problems: the wind in place bobbin had to be constantly refilled with each garment as they hold very little thread. The straight stitch wasn't straight enough to make contrasting thread jeans. (This is common with most zigzag capable machines.) The plastic! At 14 years old, a main plastic gear broke and was no longer available for purchase. The machine was dead! Today people are 3D printing replacement gears and the files for those gears are supposedly in the public domain (free). In short, if you are on a tight budget and can pick one up for $10 or receive one free AND you know someone with a 3D printer and someone with mechanical knowledge to service the machine for you - go for it. As much as I loved my original T&S, I'd not want another. Once I had my Kenmore (Janome) with its drop-in #15 bobbin, I understood the "wind in place bobbin" wasn't a time-saver at all, and the frustration of running out of bobbin thread half-way thru a row of top-stitching wasn't worth it. Plus - there's still all of that old plastic......

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

I love the wind in bobbin because it means I don't have to unthread the needle... That's the part that bugs me on all my machines - having to unthread the needle to wind a bobbin. I'm always running out of bobbin thread halfway through a seam or something. It doesn't matter which machine I'm using. My Brother SE625 is the best where that's concerned. It will stop sewing and tell me - "Your bobbin is about to run out." It's still usually halfway through a seam though! 😆 Thanks for watching!

@1curiouswolf Год назад

Thank you for your very informative video. It helps me a lot in trying to figure out the Singer 603e that has been sitting here staring right into my face. 😅

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

You're welcome! The 603e is one of the better ones! Thanks for watching 🙂

@luthen4464 Год назад

I have a 646, picked it up several years ago for $20 including the cabinet at Salvation Army. Gears had all been replaced at some point, so I got it serviced and away I went. I actually love that it winds the bobbin in place. I wish they hadn’t gone with those cheap plastic bobbins but otherwise I find it so much easier than other machines! It has a decent amount of bells and whistles which is all I really need. I’m guessing 99% of us don’t use most of the 600+ stitch patterns on the new machines. And the control boards going out in the digital machines is probably on par with replacing nylon gears back in their day. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

The Touch and Sew range has suffered more than its fair share of bad press and manufacturer's shortcuts. Which is a shame because I think the machines were ahead of their time. I honestly don't think they deserve most of the flak they get. Mine works brilliantly now I've fixed the feed dogs and the little target button in the bobbin area. Enjoy sewing with yours! Thanks for watching! 🙂

@kattykatty6848 2 года назад

Thank you for this video. I have a green 606 and this is the closest video I found to help me understand this machine. No instruction manual came with machine and there do no seem to be any out there except for 600E. You talk about having to replace the feed dogs and the plastic gears due to breakage. Have you replaced you own or do you have a shop replace the parts? Again, thank you for this video!

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

You're welcome! The Touch and Sew series are all fairly similar machines. The manual for the 600E will be able to give you pointers, you might find the stitch controls are slightly different, but it will give you a base to work from. Feed dogs are easy to replace. You just undo the screws holding them in and swap them out. The hardest part is getting the screws the right tightness. Too loose, they push the needle plate up. So fiddly is my best description for changing feed dogs. Just make sure you get the right set for your machine. As for gears, if they are working OK, don't worry about them. Not all plastic gears break. If they do, it's a time-consuming job to replace them but not impossible. Better still, modern nylon gears tend to last longer than the original ones. Check out Andytube here on youtube. He does maintenance videos on all kinds of older sewing machines. I'm not sure he's changed gears on a 606, but I'm fairly sure he has a video on changing gears. I don't take any machines older than 10 years to a repair shop... in my experience, they've always been more interested in selling me a new machine. I fix my own... or rather my other half does. Thanks so much for watching! 😀

@susanrenaud5580 9 месяцев назад

Loved your video. I have a T&S 750.. i bought it 1970 . I loved this machine and used it for years. I'm 73 now and it sits in its cabinet. I replaced the plastic gears myself. I took it to two sewing service men and was insulted by them. They said the only thing it was good for was a boat anchor and said they would dispose of it for me. I grabbed it and came home. I replaced the feed dogs with metal ones and gears. I was determined to make it run. The problem i ran into is the Tension/timing. I took it to another guy who worked out of his garage. He said he adjusted it but for me to not mess with it. It was not fixed and the machine will not sew properly. I love that machine and cant bare to part with it. I have an old Kenmore 148 that i sew on now. From a garage sale. Love to sew and miss my singer. Could not afford a new one.

@SimplyStitchy 9 месяцев назад

I'm sorry to hear about your experiences with sewing machine service centers. It's as though mentioning 'Singer Touch & Sew' to a repair shop is code for... time to panic. Why not have a go yourself? You've done the hard part - you've changed the gears. Have a look at the RU-vid channels AndyTube or Vintage Sewing Machine Garage. Both do maintenance videos on a whole range of different machines. They may have one on timing for your model. Or maybe this video will help: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WkidUotSTkM.htmlsi=UPXwllVjXbQ1jiNJ Why not have a go? If you can fix it, you can use it. If you can't - you won't have lost anything. But you won't know unless you try. Let me know how it goes! 🙂

@starlight55971 3 месяца назад

It's been a while since your comment, but if you get this reply, I'm happy to help out. I'm sure you can set the timing if you've changed gears.

@callitags Год назад

I have my mother's 648, and when I took it in for service recently, to see what kind of shape it was in, the repair person said that it wasn't worth the cost to do anything with it. I know nothing about sewing machines, just starting to learn to sew myself (not on that machine), and figure I can mess around with trying to get new gears, get it running okay, or see if anyone wants to take it off my hands and do that themselves. I don't know if she loved the machine, but it was the first big gift my dad ever gave her, so it had a lot of sentimental value for her.

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

Is it broken? Have the gears definitely gone? Have you tried running it to see if it will work? My suggestion would be to get some sewing machine oil and give it a good oiling. Then, give it a slow spin. Don't run it on full speed until you're sure it's OK. If the gears are broken, there are videos on RU-vid showing how to fix them. Give Vintage Sewing Machine Garage or Andytube a try. Both are very good at showing how to maintain vintage machines. Failing that, find a better repair man! It's up to you to decide if the machine is worth the cost... not him!

@seniorLu48 Год назад

I'm just a newbie when it comes to sewing machines. I've collected great ones and others pure junk. Some times I pick up a machine just to experiment with them. And this Singer's Touch-N-Sew (600 with the press button located on the right side of the machine) is one of them, first off, it is loud, second, I have never spend so much time with a machine when it came to the self winding bobbin trying to make it work right. The tiny hook that engages the bobbin kept deforming the plastic bobbin where it's suppose to engage. I often wonder why Singer didn't engineer a metal bobbins for this machine, (too costly perhaps.) Lastly, the only good thing about this machine was it's cost to me ($12) and I came with a all the attachments including the presser foot, metal bobbin cover, and special tread guide for chain stitching. Wala. Gracias for sharing thoughts on this machine

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

They are an acquired taste that's for sure! And yes, mine's the loudest machine I have too! Thanks for watching! 🙂

@llk3763 Год назад

Much appreciated.

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

You're welcome! Thanks for watching 🙂

@sandyechev 2 года назад

Thank you for the video! I found a Touch and Sew 620 in a cabinet yesterday and was very happy to find the cabinet. I was always curious why these Touch and Sews have such a bad rap. I have a number of true vintage machines and a Singer 66. I can't wait for my husband to take out the Touch and Sew and put in one of my table ready machines.

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

You're welcome! And what a great find! Why not give the Touch & Sew a spin? Being in the 600 series, it should sew like a champ. Thanks for watching! 🙂

@sandyechev 2 года назад

@@SimplyStitchy Thank you very much, I've reconsidered donating this Touch and Sew. After I put in a new new needle, it sewed wonderfully. I also winded my first bobbin and it was very cool to watch. It was as fun as watching my old Singer 66 wind bobbins! I'll carefully oil my Touch and Sew before I use it more.

@sandyechev 2 года назад

I oiled my Touch and Sew 620 (side, top and bottom) and found absolutely no nylon gears just metal! I did find maybe two-three plastic pieces (not gears) that deal with the stitch pattern selector inside the top of machine. Now, I'm reconsidering having put my Singer 66 in my Touch & SEW's original cabinet! Maybe, I'll find another Singer cabinet hopefully with no machine in it because I have quite a bit of sewing machines.

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

😉I knew you'd like the Touch & Sew when you tried it out. They have some nifty features. Thanks for watching! And enjoy your new machine 🙂

@1953childstar Год назад

@@sandyechev A very few of the early # 620 machines had metal gears.. Some of the first #626 and 628 machines also had metal gears. When shopping for one, take a screwdriver and have a peek- you may be pleasantly surprised.

@shirleywilliamson7985 9 месяцев назад

I thank you, I have a 626 slant O magic singer sewing machine. It seams to be struggling to sew? What sewing in 600 series is all metal gears? I love my machine! Thank you for sharing.

@SimplyStitchy 9 месяцев назад

You're welcome! Sorry to hear your machine is struggling. Are you sure it's the gears? It might just need a thorough cleaning. The earlier you go in the 600 series, the more likely you will get metal gears. The 600e and 603e are all metal. Thanks for watching! 🙂

@carleeeen 2 года назад

Oh my god thank you for this review ☺️ I was gifted one from my dad. Are the sewing needles easy to find/interchangeable with modern parts?

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

Yes they are! The Touch & Sews take regular class 15 needles, so anywhere you buy sewing accessories from should carry them. Parts like new feed dogs or bobbins can be found on eBay or sewingpartsonline.com. They sometimes pop up on Amazon too. Congratulations on your new machine! Thanks for watching 😀

@krystleroy3068 2 года назад

It is a learning curve but I love my 603e with the metal gears

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

That's one of the earlier Touch and Sew models so one of the better ones! Metal gears are definitely more reliable making the machine less of a pain to use. Thanks for watching! 🙂

@frozenlake9140 2 года назад

Thanks, I needed that. This machine was free in a junk yard.

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

You're welcome! Thanks for watching 😀

@marciamoen7656 Год назад

great informative video. Question. How do you adjust the bobbin tension. My top thread is ending like a birds nest looping on the underside of the material. Thankyou

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

If the thread under the fabric is nesting, it's usually the top thread that needs adjusting. If the mess is on top, then it's a bobbin problem. Have you rethreaded the top? Gone through all the thread guides? Adjusted the top tension? This video shows how to adjust the bobbin: www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=how+to+adjust+bobbin+tension+on+a+singer+touch+and+sew#kpvalbx=_GD_UY-LeLoLI0PEPvoqF2Ag_41 but double check your top threading first!

@michelequinn4500 Год назад

Mine is the 603 and has a slightly different bobbin winding button. Just press down and go! And...it is metal.

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

Just pushing downwards makes so much more sense! Thanks for watching 🙂

@rhondamercado7527 9 месяцев назад

My gears on my 758 look pretty funky they don’t appear to be cracked, but they have white moldy stuff on them and gummed up grease. I understand that they do not take oil or grease. So to wash them can I take alcohol with a toothbrush, and just clear them of all debris and not add anything to them. And how do you remove the handwheel?

@SimplyStitchy 9 месяцев назад

Unfortunately, I don't have the 758. This video might help you out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zxd5hKjGBlE.htmlsi=Z__7HB5-Q4hp4aKh Thanks for watching 🙂

@marlenebudnik3133 2 года назад

I sadly discovered this issues yesterday, I barter this machine for services a few years ago , I found the bobbin winding system very odd and not so effective, as the needle doesn’t stop moving!? On the other hand it has very nice stitching and the unique ability to do chain stitch. …. Oh well ….Live and learn.

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing! The Touch & Sew is a bit of an acquired taste - you either love them or hate them. Which is a shame because they were innovative for their time. The bobbin system was one of the issues many owners complained about. From not holding enough thread to being a pain to wind. You can get used to their quirks, but it takes a little practice... and the patience of a saint. Thanks for watching! 🙂

@user-rc1vz4rk1x 6 месяцев назад

A friend gave my husband a T&S a 648 because it wouldn't sew. Plastic gear is shot. We bought all 5 and will replace them soon. The other problem was someone left the light on and burned the unit out. My husband says he can fix one in as a replacement is $40. I will use an LED light in it . Have replaced one in my Singer 99-13 and my Viking 6000 series.

@SimplyStitchy 6 месяцев назад

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with how awesome the machine is when it's up and running! The Touch & Sew gets such a bad press... and yet it really was a machine ahead of its time. Let me know how you get on! Thanks for watching! 🙂

@ignacioanaya3403 2 года назад

You will not believe but I found a Singer model 468 in a swap meet for 5 dollars only! it is complete even with pedal, not sure if needs adjustments but it works and is complete so I am going to have fun with it.

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

What an awesome find! I have the 476 and love it to bits! Enjoy sewing with your new sewing buddy! Thanks for sharing and for watching 😀

@brendaclarkson3774 9 месяцев назад

Please mention touch and sew 600, 600e, and 603. They have all metal gears. I have my mother's 600e which hasn't been used for 40 years. I can sew a decent seam but still working on the tension.

@SimplyStitchy 9 месяцев назад

Have you given the machine a good oiling? Your tension issues could be down to a stiff machine. I'd oil the oil ports - the manual will tell you where they are. Most are under the top cover and then there are some underneath too. Be a bit liberal with the oil to start. 40 Years is a long time for a machine to sit so let it soak and then oil it again. Is there any dust or debris hiding in the tension discs? Sometimes the slightest little speck can upset tension.

@brendaclarkson3774 9 месяцев назад

@@SimplyStitchy We did a thorough job of cleaning and oiling. We were thrilled the timing was not off. The indicator dial has no effect on tension . We suspect the springs and are trying to work on it ourselves. Fb touch and sew group often do the work because repairmen are not willing to work on them...another negative. I like the small yardage because I do small projects...a plus for me. Very few touch and sew repair videos out there. I can learn some from Andy Tube.

@Youtuberkit7 8 месяцев назад

I had a pink color 1967. Had metal gear. Was given to me from my customer. Never try yet.

@clementihammock7572 2 года назад

Janome made better machines during 70s to 80s, ex. US New Home model 53x. Even today Singer popular Heavy Duty series, own lubrications is a headache.

@nicolatns Год назад

Almost bought a 650g as my first sewing machine. If I want to stick with SINGER how much should I go back in time with the models to find a durable one? In my area I also find a lot of NECCHI, do you have good vintage models to suggest?

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

For most vintage sewing machines, it's usually a good idea to give the 1970s a wide berth. Not all - just most. Having said that, Kenmore sewing machines tend to buck that trend. As far as vintage machine recommendations - it depends on what you want to sew and the features you're looking for. If it was me, I'd go Singer 15 for a straight stitch only machine. Rock solid and built like a tank. So much so that at one point I think Singer marketed it as the sewing machine equivalent of a tractor. For zigzag and a few decorative stitches - Kemnore 158 series, or Singers from the 1960s like the 401. Necchi also make good machines. I'm not really a Necchi person so I can't say if they are durable or not. One thing I do know about Necchi - I've never heard anyone say anything bad about them. Which is something I can't say about Singer.

@nicolatns Год назад

@@SimplyStitchy I just bought a 411 in perfect condition for 35€! Everything works, all metal. I put some oil and it's ready to work! thank you so much. Can't find Kenmore models in my area (Italy). Thank you for the reply

@GinnyC1961 10 месяцев назад

I bought a used touch-and-sew mainly because I liked the wooden cabinet it came in. When I tried to sew, I broke many needles. I took it out of the cabinet and took it to a repair shop for a tune-up and cleaning I don't think he replaced any of the "plastic" gears because he didn't mention any needed replacing. After putting it back in the cabinet. I broke another needle trying to use it and I haven't sew since. I'm afraid to spend any more on it to repair things. anybody else break a lot of needles with this thing

@SimplyStitchy 9 месяцев назад

Sorry to hear you had so much trouble. Breaking needles can be down to a lot of reasons. With used machines, there is always the potential for a timing problem. Although, the service guy should have spotted that and fixed it. Then there is the thread getting caught somewhere in the thread path, tension too tight, needle not in right, wrong needle for the fabric, or even trying to push the fabric through rather than letting the machine go at its own pace. (That last one is usually when we are in a rush ;D) Do you have the manual for it? Have a look at my videos on threading a Touch & Sew: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-81fz2KqW2Do.html and sewing with one: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4agvZvEUgpM.html they may help you pinpoint something that you've missed. Hope they help. Thanks for watching 🙂

@GinnyC1961 9 месяцев назад

@@SimplyStitchy Thanks for the tips I was frustrated when I brought it home and I couldn't get it to work

@krystleroy3068 2 года назад

But I would definitely use it more for fun than work because of the bobbin is a pain and mine was frozen when I got it so yeah I need to fix the push bottom if it was fixed up nicely yes I could probably see myself using it more but the newer machines are so easy to use I love the feel and the stitches of vintage machine give there just like driving a nice car you love it big you wouldn’t want to use it for work lol

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

😀 I know what you mean. The wind in place bobbin was a cool idea in theory... such a shame it turned out to be clunky and fiddly in practice.

@krystleroy3068 Год назад

Great up date for me I took me forever to get my frozen 603 touch in sew the bobbin actually works now it’s so much better

@krystleroy3068 Год назад

O and mine i push down

@paul.alarner6410 Год назад

wheres the buttonere link you mentioned?,i dont see it!

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

Ronco Buttoneer: the-gadgeteer.com/2014/07/08/...

@DaniErik Год назад

This looks very similar to my 631G that my grandmother purchased in 1966. The 631 has a standard bobbin and winding mechanism, though.

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

The 631 isn't a Touch and Sew. But, it is one of Singer's better machines from that era. Your Grandmother chose well. The 631 is tricky to find these days so take care of it. It's a classic! Thanks for watching! 🙂

@DaniErik Год назад

@@SimplyStitchy It quite a pricy item back in the day. I found her carbon copy of the contract dated 16 Nov 1967. It cost her 1529 SEK incl VAT back in the day. She got 129 SEK for a trade-in so she paid 1500 cash. Adjusted for inflation that’s about the same amount in EUR today.

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

That's awesome! Sewing machines were definitely an investment back then! 😀

@CutieSusie7777 9 месяцев назад

I love mine it's almost like the Singer we had at home and it is just like the one I used in home economics

@barbaraferron7994 Год назад

How well do those drop in cams work? Are there any advantages of the drop in over built in?

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

They work as well as built-in cams do. If anything, built-in cams are more beneficial. They don't go missing. Thanks for watching.🙂

@barbaraferron7994 Год назад

@@SimplyStitchy that's what I wanted to know if there's any advantage to using cams over built in. I was offered a 600 but I think I'd prefer a machine with built-in stitches. I already have a few machines so I only want another if it is a upgrade from what I have.

@ronalddaub9740 Год назад

@@SimplyStitchy I got one like that today it sews perfect. It's all metal and I got a box of cams including the cams already on the stack and another box of cams that will fit my 348 . got a bunch of stuff with this touch and sew in the cabinet he threw in a electronic sewing machine, I have going to make a cord for. It's a brother vx 950 My t and s is a 630.

@barabi51 Год назад

I havent got my T&S (gifted to me recently from a friend clearing up her mother's estate) up and running yet so I don't known about T&S cams, but I have always loved the cam model sewing machines. I used a Kenmore that had them back in the early 1970s, and I bought a Montgomery Ward cabinet model with cams, c. 1970, a few years ago at a Goodwill store. I just find the cams a lot of fun and very easy to use.

@1953childstar 11 месяцев назад

@@barbaraferron7994 The 600 has a plethora of built in stitches...

@marjoriewilson3303 2 года назад

My first sewing machine, purchased early in 1969 was a Singer Touch & Sew. I did quite a lot of sewing on it through the years...sort of the heyday of my sewing. I taught my daughter to sew on it too, although she never liked it. And it was plastic gear failure that ultimately did it in, some time between 1985 and 1990. I used to hate that bobbin. Overfilled them more times than I care to remember with the resulting mess. Just recently, I was cleaning out and found an unopened pack of Touch & Sew bobbins which I donated to GoodWill, as I knew they were specific to that particular machine.

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

The one thing that I'm hearing a lot with the Touch & Sew, it's the plastic gears failing that finally kills the machine. It's such a shame. Thanks for watching 🙂

@1953childstar Год назад

@@SimplyStitchy I found a #640 in pristine condition. It had many "bells and whistles"- a vacuum needle threader, auto needle stop, in the "Up" position, "Speed Baste", built in buttonholer, and a stealthy two speed solid state motor.. The gears sheared off after about three uses. I ordered new gears and they are "Made in China" and do not fit.. Alas, it went to "metal recycling"...

@kathymoresi4879 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this review. I just acquired one of these at a yard sale. Mostly for my niece, who wanted the cabinet. I went halves with her, $25.00 each. She took the cabinet I took the machine. I mainly wanted all the attachments to see if they would fit the Singer 403A that I recently got, but didn't have any of the attachments. Would you happen to know if these two machine's attachments are interchangeable? Thank you for any assistance. But since I only have $25.00 in this, I'm not too upset that it is probably not a machine I'll use.

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

Both the Singer 403 and the Touch & Sews are slant shank machines, so in theory, the feet from one should fit the other. However, the bobbins are different. The Touch & Sew range has a bobbin system all of its own. I think the 403 is a class 66 model so will take 66 style bobbins. You can get parts for the 403 and the Touch & Sew online from eBay or sewingpartsonline.com, or even vintagesingerparts.com. Why not give the Touch & Sew a spin? They may be quirky, but they sew quietly and have good quality stitches. She just might surprise you! Thanks for watching! 😀

@kathymoresi4879 2 года назад

@@SimplyStitchy Thank you for your reply, and the links to the parts sites. I realized they had different bobbins, but will the box full of black cams fit in both?

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

Depends on the cams. As far as I know, the 403 takes top hat cams that are similar to the ones in the early 600 series Touch & Sews. Up to a point. If your Touch & Sew is a later model 600, like those from 650 onwards, or even one of the Touch & Sew 700 series, the cams, or fashion discs, may not fit the 403. This is due to being a slightly different style. The later style of black top hat cams have a wider center ring and four holes. Earlier black cams have thinner center rings and two holes. Some Touch & Sews use white cams which won't fit the 403. Hope that helps.

@kathymoresi4879 2 года назад

@@SimplyStitchy Thank you, that helps to know what I'm looking for. I'll see if I can find a parts list for both, and hopefully that will help determine whether or not they are interchangeable.

@rhondamercado7527 Год назад

Not my favorite machine. I found one at an estate sale about three months ago with the cabinet included. Ended up needing the top vertical shaft gear replaced. It was a horrible attempt to take out which I was never successful at. I’m in the middle now of removing all the parts I can to maybe sell later. I’ll never get another one unless it’s free and then again, I make take it apart for parts only.

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

They are definitely one of those machines you either love or hate. Which is a shame as they had some groundbreaking ideas. Thanks for watching 🙂

@lisareed5669 2 года назад

Love ya, but TV dinner plates were still metal in the 1970s. I just acquired a Touch and Sew 403.

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

Never said they weren't. I was making a list of items that could be made from plastic in the 1970s. As my TV dinner plate was plastic, it made the list. Although, technically, I think it was melamine. Congratulations on your 403! That's one of Singer's better Slant-o-Matic machines. It's not a Touch & Sew though. It doesn't have a wind in place bobbin. It's a top-loading class 66. Thanks for watching 😀

@lisareed5669 2 года назад

@@SimplyStitchy it says Touch and Sew on it. That's where I got that information. I'm still learning.

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

@@lisareed5669 Interesting. Are you sure it's a 403? The Touch & Sew series covered the 600 and 700 models. Can you send me some pictures? One of the front and one showing the bobbin area. Facebook is the easiest. My page is Simply Stitchy. I'm intrigued now.

@lisareed5669 2 года назад

@@SimplyStitchy im sorry. I was very wrong. 603. I apologize.

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

You weren't very wrong at all! You knew it was a Touch & Sew. I was wrong for doubting you on that. I'm sorry. We all mistake model numbers sometimes. It's easily done. You still have a brilliant machine. As it's a 603 it's in with the earlier Touch & Sews and a lot better than the 700s. Enjoy sewing with it! Thanks so much for watching 🙂

@Bp4160 10 месяцев назад

Tengo touch & sew 600. El mecanismo que va en el engranaje inferior del plato de rebobinado es sumamente frágil, éso destruye todo lo robusto de engranajes y metal full.

@SimplyStitchy 10 месяцев назад

Eso es lo que pasa con Touch & Sews... Algunas partes son increíbles y otras... bueno, no tanto :( ¡Gracias por mirar! That's the thing with Touch & Sews... Some parts are awesome and others... well, not so great :( Thanks for watching! 🙂

@ceciliaohman185 2 года назад

My mom’s. She loved it. I did not!

@NSynCreatively 5 месяцев назад

I have a 600 model n I don't get it.

@SimplyStitchy 5 месяцев назад

Don't get why it's unpopular or don't get how to use it? If it's using it - this link might help: www.manualslib.com/manual/1052429/Singer-Touch-And-Sew-600e.html I also have some videos on using the Touch & Sew 640 which could also help. Here's a link to the playlist: ru-vid.com/group/PLv_H1aiWesm4tb3uXwhfu2MTytmzFtiAb. As for being unpopular... I don't get that either. Mine is becoming one of my favourite machines! Thanks for watching! 😀

@californiahighdesertpreach2261 Год назад

You could use a much more powerful mic.

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

Totally agree. Please donate to my Improved Camera, Lighting, and Sound System fund at: ko-fi.com/simplystitchy or donate to my channel through the Super Thanks button under the video screen. Every little helps! 🙂😉

@californiahighdesertpreach2261 Год назад

@@SimplyStitchy I would love to but like you, I am a content creator and you know...

@liberatedhippything Год назад

I have the 636 it's making me bald I give up.

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

Oh dear, that doesn't sound good. They can take a bit of getting used to. Particularly the bobbin system. It can be clunky. Do you have the manual for it? It might help with troubleshooting. www.manualslib.com/manual/1051543/Singer-Touch-And-Sew-636.html?page=1#manual

@lisareed5669 2 года назад

They were all on drugs in the 1970s. Even the housewives!

@SimplyStitchy 2 года назад

That'll explain the slightly psychedelic color schemes the 70s are famous for. Thanks for watching 😆

@lisareed5669 Год назад

@@SimplyStitchy 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 psychedelic, man. I was just a kid.

@JR-pj8pz Год назад

The T&S probably isn't for beginners but if you understand how to use a sewing machine properly, they're outstanding, bulletproof machines and they're still around because they well made machines. Gears are steel, case is steel, just a generally underappreciate machine . . . in this vid.

@SimplyStitchy Год назад

I didn't "under appreciate" Touch & Sews in this vid. I said they had the potential to be innovative, but were let down by cheap materials. If you really want to know how I feel about the Touch and Sew range, you need to watch this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4agvZvEUgpM.html where I debunk the myth that a Touch & Sew bobbin doesn't hold enough thread. Or maybe this one: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KZu8DGOlwFI.html where I explain why my Touch & Sew is like finding a "747 - 200 years before the Wright Brothers ever flew". Incidentally, some Touch & Sews, mine included, have plastic gears which can and do break. Not all Touch & Sews are as bullet proof as the all-metal ones from the early 1960s. The 700 series from the 1970s is particularly prone to technical issues. Thanks for watching.