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TOP 5 Vintage Sewing Machines - From Our Collection 

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Follow along as we pick our favorite machines from 5 different categories:
1- Best stitch quality
2- Most versatile
3- Most Portable
4- Most nostalgic
5- Most stylish
#sewingmachine #vintage
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@isaysewquilting1796
@isaysewquilting1796 9 месяцев назад
I collect because people won't stop giving them to me. Lol. Seriously it breaks my heart to see an orphaned sewing machine.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 9 месяцев назад
Lol. This is a really good problem to have. As long as you have the room, I say keep taking them in :) Thanks for watching!
@annabelcowey293
@annabelcowey293 3 месяца назад
I agree with you. Such a shame to see them not being used.
@jennifersetser9091
@jennifersetser9091 2 месяца назад
Me,too…which is why I now have about 100+….
@nonstopmom8185
@nonstopmom8185 Год назад
I had a strategy for finding machines awhile back. I put an ad in newspaper here locally and told people I would be interested in the old sewing machines stored in their attics and garages. Actually, scored several free plus a featherweight and a pretty black 301A that came in a man's car trunk. He said he was sure the featherweight was just a salesman's sample as it was so small. No attachments, etc. but a serviceable case. Just need clean and oil. $20.00 - score! (I also have the brown 301A - I call it mocha)
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Wow. That's genius! Sounds like you scored a few pretty nice machines. Well done! Thanks for watching!
@heatherarlen8966
@heatherarlen8966 Год назад
The first Singer, the 201, was so quiet. I loved the sound of it. Some newer ones sound, to me, like a motorboat.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Lol :) That is so true! Love the sound of the 201 as well. There is something very calming about the sound of a sewing machine. It helps me forget how stressed out I am trying to actually sew on them :) Thanks for watching!
@davidmbolden
@davidmbolden 19 дней назад
Absolutely agree with everything you said about the 201 - it's just a beast. LOVE mine. Your collection is a lot like my own - and I'm honestly a bit jealous of your Lark - What a gem! Thank you for sharing.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 19 дней назад
Thank you so much! Ya the 201 is simple perfection :) That is great that you have a similar collection. So much fun. The Lark is too cute for its own good...Lol. Thanks for watching!
@DL-by8el
@DL-by8el Год назад
I think there is a story behind every sewing machine. I wish they could talk.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Lol. For sure. But then...maybe not :)
@tammymcc327
@tammymcc327 Год назад
I have my Grandmothers singer treadle machine. She used this machine forever! I don't think she ever had an electric machine. I have not had the time to see if it still works, but now that I am retired, I will mess around with it and see. I also have been picking up older machines at thrift stores and yard sales as well. I just got a 70's Kenmore machine for $3.00, aluminum body that the owner stated it kept breaking needles, well they had the needle in backwards and the bobbin tension was off. Fixed that and it sews beautifully!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Nice. That is my favorite kind of score. When someone can't get one running and then you figure out how to fix it up it makes the journey that much more fun :) Well done! Hopefully you can get your Grandmother's treadle up and running as well. Good Luck! Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!
@notesfromleisa-land
@notesfromleisa-land 9 месяцев назад
I have my grandmother’s treadle. I used it as my makeup table.
@M-hc9xm
@M-hc9xm 22 дня назад
I have been able to use RU-vid to get my mom's 1955 Pfaff working like almost new. It can be done! Good luck!
@SuddenUpdraft
@SuddenUpdraft Год назад
I was lucky enough to buy a Singer Featherweight in 1972 for my high school graduation for $50, and it sews beautifully. I have all the attachments and the instruction book. Recently I sold my 2005 Pfaff, which was giving me a lot of problems, to a collector and bought a Baby Lock Jubilant that I’m still learning to use. I’ve owned a 1980 Kenmore with cams . In my teens my family owned a Singer Touch and Sew which I call Touch and Swear.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Wow. That is cool to have the same Featherweight all these years, especially with all the "doo-dads". I sew on a Baby Lock Espire and I LOVE it! Ya, the touch and sew models are a bit finicky, but they were pretty cool when they were new. Thanks for sharing . Thanks for watching and following along!
@laurametzger851
@laurametzger851 10 месяцев назад
“Touch and swear” lol.
@user-ft2vh4vp3i
@user-ft2vh4vp3i 8 месяцев назад
Touch and Throw is our name for those models
@lthornb1
@lthornb1 Год назад
The White Rotary is gorgeous. I collect vintage machines and I think of who may have sewed on each one. I feel like I'm rescuing memories.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! It is true, they all tell a story. They all have a personality, and they all deserve to be rescued :) Thanks for watching and following along!
@jvin248
@jvin248 Год назад
While I appreciate the 201s ... I like the 15-91s from the 1950s best. Easy to find for cheap, larger bobbins, ruggedly durable, and reliable stitching.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Awesome! I agree, the 15-91 is a great machine as well. Thanks for watching, commenting, and following along!
@peggysiefker4487
@peggysiefker4487 4 месяца назад
I free motion quilt with my 15-90. Does great!
@marcelpacheco7878
@marcelpacheco7878 Месяц назад
You two are as hooked as I am.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Месяц назад
Sounds about right :)
@billminckler6550
@billminckler6550 Год назад
My everyday machine is my Singer 328K. Made in 1962 in Kilbowie Scotland. Even with a Viking Husqvarna, I do 95% of my sewing on my 328K. It’s always out and ready to work. 😊. I lovingly restored it; it’s all I need. (I’d love a 201 or 15-91 someday. )
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That's great! The 328 is a wonderful machine. We also have a Viking and we love it as well. Thanks for watching!
@annethevenot461
@annethevenot461 Год назад
Fun look at sewing machines. I grew up sewing on a Singer 201. My first personal sewing machine was a White portable. It had a zigzag feature! Then as a young married girl, I saved my money and bought a Sears machine with 2 boxes of cams with decorative stitches! When I went to the use and care sewing lesson on my new Sears machine, I asked our instructor what she thought was the best sewing machine. She closed the door and told us all about the Swiss made Bernina machine! LOL! I saved my money again and several years later bought the Bernina 830 Record. The cams were built-in and the stitch quality, the strong piercing power of that machine were so far above anything I had ever sewn on. Additionally, the sewing manual and the Bernina classes were where I first was introduced to fine sewing techniques. I’ve had many Bernina sewing machines since the 1970s. They have all been outstanding for my garment sewing addiction. I opened a sewing studio in 1990 where I taught garment sewing to children and adults. We moved to another state in 1993, so I sold off my collection of manual and computer Bernina sewing machines to my students. I opened another sewing studio in 2016, teaching garment sewing to children and adults. During Covid I couldn’t provide enough sewing classes for adults-a huge re-interest in learning to sew among adults of all ages. I closed the studio after the summer of 2022. I sold off most of my classroom sewing machines. My personal sewing machine is a Bernina 790+, and a 890 serger. I also purchased a Juki DDL9000 computer industrial machine which is a heavy duty, blindingly fast and accurate straight stitch machine. All purchased with the money I made from teaching sewing. I’ve had so much joy and made so many dear friends in teaching sewing and going to classes and seminars over the years. What a great skill to have and to pass on to the future generations!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Wow! What a wonderful story :) Thank you so much for sharing! I am soooo ready to come across a Bernina Record. I have heard soooo many awesome things about Bernina machines. I can't wait to acqauire 1, or 2, or many, many! I am also very inspired to make my own clothing. I am pretty good at buying old machines, a little better at fixing them up, but my sewing skills leave a lot to be desired. Your story is the kind that inspires me to try new projects and challenge myself. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!
@sharonshoop495
@sharonshoop495 Месяц назад
I love my 1961 Viking Husquavarna that has a low gear on it that allows very heavy fabric stitching!!! Awesome video!!!
@sharonshoop495
@sharonshoop495 Месяц назад
correction. 1971 model viking!!!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Месяц назад
That's great. Ya, seems like a very useful and convenient tool. Vikings have a huge following for good reason. They are incredibly well built and engineered. Thanks for sharing and thank you for watching!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Месяц назад
Lol...1961...1971...they are all awesome! :)
@stevene.874
@stevene.874 Год назад
I am a collector of mostly Singer vintage sewing machines. I agree with your top pick of best stitch being 201-2. I have picked up a few machines from folks who got them from relatives. One was a Singer 66 Red Eye from 1919, another was a Singer VS2 from 1886. You are lucky to be in a location where you can find machines like you have at thrift stores. I haven’t been so lucky. Great video! Thanks
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! Ya, we are super lucky. There are literally 10 thrift stores that sell machines within 5 miles of our home. Sounds like you have some pretty cool machines as well. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!
@jennytobias6551
@jennytobias6551 Год назад
I sew on my Mom’s Phaff 362. My Dad bought it for my Mom when I was 3 for $800 and I am now 61. I love this machine!! I sew on it 3-4 days a week when I am not working as a staff floor nurse here in Indy at a rehab hospital. My Mom made all my choir dresses and prom/dance dresses on this machine. She taught me to sew on it when I was 13. I still remember making a top on a Sunday to wear it on a Monday.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Nice! There is nothing like a Pfaff. How awesome to be the original owner and still have and use the same machine all these years. That's fun! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for watching and following along!
@jannooney8672
@jannooney8672 Год назад
I also sew on my mom's Necchi from mid 1940s.AND I am also a Nurse on a long term care unit. Sewing keeps me sane after the stress of working.
@jennytobias6551
@jennytobias6551 Год назад
@@jannooney8672 A Necchi machine ? WOW!! I have never heard of that machine. That is so cool!! I am sure like me whenever you sit down to sew I think of my Mom. I still have several of the prom dresses she made for me and a few dresses she made for my sister and me. Nursing is really hard these days!! Physically, emotionally and sometimes a thankless job. I so glad you have sewing to refresh and escape!! 🌷
@dellarussell7963
@dellarussell7963 9 дней назад
Thank Y'all! Have a wonderful JESUS CHRIST 🙏 🙏 🙏 year.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 9 дней назад
Thank you for watching, and have a wonderful year as well :)
@mmills5951
@mmills5951 Год назад
When I was 12 my grandmother gave me her 401A. I’m in my 60s and I still use that machine. It’s been moved around the world with minimal fuss. I oil it on occasion and have replaced the light bulb a few times. My grandmother named it Brown Betty! I have other machines but Brown Betty is my fave!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Nice! There is nothing cooler than having, and using, a machine that was handed down to you. It really makes the sewing experience much more special. Thanks for sharing!
@ajourney50
@ajourney50 Год назад
We grew up with a Pfaff in our house. It still stands out in my mind.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Ok cool...I am glad that I am not the only one :) Thanks for watching!
@marinawhitacre4148
@marinawhitacre4148 Год назад
My unicorn machine is a teal colored Ford machine. It's Japanese made and my mother owned one till she donated it to Goodwill. I have never seen another one since.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Wow. That's cool. I have never heard of a Ford machine. I will have to look that one up. It is fun to come across a machine that your family owned in the past. Even though it is not the actual machine, it still provides the sentimental value. Sewing machines are a special collector's category like that :) Thanks for watching and following along!
@royannispullens7804
@royannispullens7804 Год назад
My unicorn machine is a white featherweight. I'm collecting Kenmores from the 70's. My 1st machine at 14 yrs old. I'm very sentimental about them and love the way they sew.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That is great! I just saw a white Featherweight on marketplace for 2,400 dollars. Ouch... So many people love their Kenmore machines. I love ours as well :) Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!
@greencheek5056
@greencheek5056 Год назад
My 1st machine was a 1976 Kenmore and I still love the older Kenmores. Tough, reliable, and inexpensive because the old all metal Kenmores are very underappreciated.
@greencheek5056
@greencheek5056 Год назад
I've had a few white featherweight I've the years and honestly feel they are cool looking but not as well made as the older black ones. Even the cases are a bit flimsy.
@terimallott6365
@terimallott6365 Год назад
I have 19 machines in total My favorite is my great grandmothers 1894 singer treadle, my most stylish is my featherweight, my tank is my 1928 white rotary, my best stitch is my Italian made Necchi, my most nostalgic is my 2 fiddle base, hand crank Frister and Rossmann.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Wow! That is a great list! Thank you so much for sharing! Sounds like you have a wonderful collection :) I am super envious of your Italian Necchi. One day we will have one, just have to be patient. Those kind of machines don't hang out in the thrift shops very often :) I am not familiar with Frister and Rossmann...I will have to look those up. Thanks for the info. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!
@claireroberts5051
@claireroberts5051 Год назад
I bought a secondhand Elna in 1973. Still going well after all these years.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Wow! That is cool. I have heard so many great things about the Elna machines, but have not come across one yet. What an engineering marvel to have lasted all of these years. Good work! Thanks for sharing.
@gergemall
@gergemall Год назад
It was “sleeping “ . So beautiful and well designed. So many …
@gergemall
@gergemall Год назад
That White is superb
@katielove9932
@katielove9932 10 месяцев назад
I have an ELna machine and I don't like it. I paid about $900 for it new in 2022 and to me, it sews like a cheap Singer machine. I'm going to give it away. I wanted a heavy duty machine and the sales person lied to me about it.
@tomobedlam297
@tomobedlam297 7 месяцев назад
​@@katielove9932The later model Elnas are Elnas in name only. The early Swiss manufactured models are marvels. It's a pity the Elna name has been tarnished by these later Asian imposters. It's pretty much the same with other European brands that have lost their quality and heritage by shifting their production to developing countries.
@everybitofthunder
@everybitofthunder Год назад
Necchi BU Nova circa 1953. The machine I learned to sew on, and an incredibly engineered machine. Perfect stitches and a strong machine
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Great...now I have to get a Necchi BU Nova circa 1953 :) I will have to keep an eye out for that one. I have wanted a real Necchi for some time now. Thanks!
@fredhubbard7210
@fredhubbard7210 10 месяцев назад
I love the Novas but the BF looks so perfect. My favourite looking machine.
@chloemartel9927
@chloemartel9927 Год назад
Those old sewing machines a wonderful. In have a Kenmore I bought in 1971 and it still runs like new.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
So many people love their Kenmore machines. I love mine as well. That's awesome that your 71 machine is still doin the thing :) Thanks for watching and following along!
@belindakinmon1395
@belindakinmon1395 Год назад
I have 2 Kenmores. made in1965 and1969 both work and are used almost daily
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
@@belindakinmon1395 That's awesome!
@royannispullens7804
@royannispullens7804 Год назад
My favorite Kenmore 158 1931.❤❤❤
@lucilledaub5991
@lucilledaub5991 Год назад
I loved looking at the past sewing machines. Very classic like the antique cars were all unique.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
I agree with you. They all have a personality of their own and behave in their way. They are marvels of engineering and I love being a part of the vintage machine game:) Thanks for watching and following along!
@marycook54
@marycook54 3 месяца назад
I just found you two and loved watching the couple of videos so far. AND YOURE IN NAMPA? I’m in Eagle next door 😁😁😁 Thank you for sharing all that you do! So cute and special that you both share this passion!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 3 месяца назад
Thank you so much! Glad you found us and are enjoying our content. We moved from Eagle a couple of years ago. What an awesome little community. We really miss it. Small world we have here. We have so many viewers from every corner of the globe and here you are in the same valley as us. So cool. Thanks for watching!
@nedawilmhoff3599
@nedawilmhoff3599 Год назад
This was a lot of nostalgia for me. My first machine was a Singer treadle. I got my White “shark” for graduation and put a lot of hours on it. I also have a Singer 99, featherweight, and a black 301a. My mom sewed thousands of hours on her Singer 401a. Wish I had that. My main machines are a Bernina 1260, Babylock Esante and a Brother straight stitch.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That's great! Wow, you have some really awesome machines. Glad we could bring back some memories for you. That is what this journey is all about for us :) Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!
@debrayakel2447
@debrayakel2447 Год назад
I just happened across your video! This is wonderful! I have my grandma’s Singer 1902 treadle , it’s my absolute favorite! It’s not working but probably could be. I was gifted a 1953 Featherweight a couple years ago from a friend who got it for graduation in 1955. I’m like you the price range for the featherweight is crazy. I do have a small collection of working/ non working machines of various brands. Thank you for sharing your experience and choices!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! That is awesome that you have your grandma's machine. I hope you are able to get it running. Great work on your collection! Thanks for watching and following along!
@barbarabury9531
@barbarabury9531 10 месяцев назад
❤ absolutely love the sewing machine wall hanging behind you...may i ask where you found the pattern .?
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 10 месяцев назад
Thank you so much! That is very kind of you :) I actually just kind of made it up as I went along. There is no pattern. When I started my own channel, Stacey (my beautiful wife) talked me into making my own wall hanging for a backdrop in my videos. It was my first journey into the world of applique. Basically, I drew up a rough sketch of the layout, downloaded clipart images of vintage machines, deconstructed each machine into layers and cut the shapes out on our Cricut machine, picked some stained glass looking fabric, sewed the machine bits on top, and basically made a 7 foot table runner out of it. I am very new to sewing but Stacey is an awesome and patient teacher. Thanks for asking and thank you for watching!
@dholdadesigns
@dholdadesigns Год назад
I absolutely enjoyed your video. Just found it today. I’m an old time/old fashioned sewer. I’m unable to do much sewing lately however do so as much as possible. I collected singer featherweight and treadles years ago and still have a few. Great to see others enjoy collecting as much as I do. Thanks for sharing. 🥰💖
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much for the kind words! I am sorry that you are unable to sew as much as you would like but great work doing what you can. Yes, we love collecting machines. It is a "healthy" addiction :) Thank you for watching and following along!
@bobbiejoyce1402
@bobbiejoyce1402 Год назад
I am not a collector of sewing machines. However, I am a seamstress and quilter. My primary machine is my grandmother's 1950 Singer. Love it. My guy that services it, says it could sew a car engine back together. Its still in its original cabinet.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That is great! There is nothing better than using a family heirloom machine :) Thanks for watching and following along!
@beckykaiser5654
@beckykaiser5654 Год назад
I learned to sew on my grandmother's Minnesota A treadle machine. As soon my legs were long enough to reach the treadle, she had me making simple things, like pillowcases. I think my most favorite machine as my Kenmore. I liked it even better than my Viking, which was very temperamental.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That's great! Soooo many people love their Kenmore machines. They are really well built, have great styling, and are fun to collect :) I bet you thank your lucky stars everyday that you were taught at such a you age to appreciate and use these awesome machines. I wish that more of today's youth was given the same treatment. Thanks for watching and following along!
@katielove9932
@katielove9932 10 месяцев назад
I agree with you on the Viking machine. I bought one thinking it was great and it disappointed me. I gave it away.
@M-hc9xm
@M-hc9xm 22 дня назад
I love my Pfaff 130. So sturdy, I can find replacement parts and videos showing how to do my own maintenance.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 22 дня назад
That is great! It is really hard to beat a Pfaff machine. We have them ranging from early to late models and we love them all. They are so well built and fun to use :) Thanks for sharing and thank you for watching!
@TallulahB58
@TallulahB58 Год назад
My 401A came in a full-sized mahogany desk sewing table. Not a small cabinet. A desk. I bought it at a yard sale many years ago for $65. It's my favorite machine.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Wow. that's cool! It is crazy what you can find at a yard sale. I sure love my 401a. They seem to have a cult following :) Thanks for watching and following along!
@lisegarner4567
@lisegarner4567 Год назад
Thanks for the tour! Good to have an 'addiction' that makes you happy.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! It definitely makes us happy :) Thanks for watching!
@susananpatterson9043
@susananpatterson9043 11 месяцев назад
Love your enthusiasm
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 11 месяцев назад
Thank you so much! Thanks for watching!
@giselemacdonald794
@giselemacdonald794 Год назад
OMG yes! The Franklin treadle machine…I have one that belonged to my great aunt and have been learning to use it. She still stitches like a charm.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That is so cool! So we are in a "club" :) I LOVE my Franklin treadle. It is so rewarding to use. I am glad you get use out of yours as well. Thanks for watching and following along!
@dianarocha872
@dianarocha872 11 месяцев назад
Thanks for sharing!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 11 месяцев назад
Absolutely. Thank you for watching and following along!
@frederickblosat2403
@frederickblosat2403 Год назад
Love all your picks! I had to stop collecting machines for so many reasons!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! Sorry to hear that. We will collect all the machines we can in your honor :) Thanks for watching and following along!
@sheilafreisthler4421
@sheilafreisthler4421 Год назад
I learned to sew on my great grandmother’s Singer treadle machine! I was about eight at the time and made pillowcases. I still prefer a Singer over almost any other machine, but recently used a friend’s Janome that I really liked.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That is great! How wonderful to have been exposed to sewing on an treadle at such a young age :) I really love all of our Singer machines as well. They have been a pleasure to collect, work on, sew on, the video. I don't yet have a Janome but I am sure they are great as well. In fact, I haven't met a sewing machine that I didn't like :) Thanks for watching and following along!
@TwospotzArtAndCraft
@TwospotzArtAndCraft Год назад
Ohh goodie. Feeling much better about my little oddball hoard here in Swedent. ;-D Still hoping to grab a couple of old green Husqvarna or such from the 50/60s...
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Lol. A little hoard never hurt anyone :) I like 3 things about your future goals...1. old, 2. green, 3. Husqvarna. Definitely on our wish list as well. Thank for watching!
@shellyboyle9407
@shellyboyle9407 Год назад
Hands down Singer 301A. I own 4. I have all 3 colors. I have both long and short beds. They are so fast. So easy to maintain. So light! So easy to use! I am a quilter and use all of mine all the time! I do use a Singer 206k for free motion quilting. It being a zigzag machine makes for great quilting! Fun video!!!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! I completely agree. We just picked up our first 301a last week and we just love it. It is a dark brown color. It is so smooth, fast and light. It will be our new travel machine for sure! Thanks for watching!
@shellyboyle9407
@shellyboyle9407 Год назад
@NeverTooMany I have 1 black short bed. And 1 ELBOW. And 2 beige one long and one short beds. And I would buy another in a heart beat! Lol!
@bethkoch11
@bethkoch11 Год назад
I'm not a collector, but when I saw you bring out that beautiful White machine, it was like seeing an old friend. My parents got me a new White back in 1962 when I was learning to garment sew. I don't know the model, but it was very similar to the White that you showed. I used it extensively until the early 90's when I got burnt out and gave up sewing and (I'm now ashamed to admit) donated it, thinking I'd never sew again, along with all my sewing supplies. A few years ago I got into quilting, and have a nice Juki, but I so wish I hadn't given away that White. It was built like a tank and performed so well.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That is cool! I am glad that we could bring back your machine, if only in memory :) Glad you are back sewing. Hope you are enjoying it :) Thanks for watching!
@nancyarchibald9095
@nancyarchibald9095 Год назад
My sister-in-law got away with the vintage Singer machine before she divorced my brother. I learned to sew my own dresses for school at age 12yrs on that machine. Now I use a Juki for chain- straight stitching and a Singer Heavy Duty for most everything else. The old Singer had the knee lever. Loved it!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Ya, divorce can be hard...especially on sewing machines :) We love our Juki and I have heard a lot of good things about the Singer Heavy Duty. I am sure you miss your old Singer. Hopefully it is in good hands and is making projects as it would be if you still had it. Thanks for sharing!
@gergemall
@gergemall Год назад
Never too many is sooo truuue. I got the bug last year and have never looked back ❤. Delighted to find your channel .thank you.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! I am glad that you have found us as well! Thanks for watching!
@foxmod1202
@foxmod1202 6 месяцев назад
I loved all the sewing machines in this video! Amazing video!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 6 месяцев назад
Thank you so much for the feedback. Glad that you enjoyed our content :)
@alfictabla5215
@alfictabla5215 5 месяцев назад
Love that your husband understands the addiction and benefits - mine does not understand why I "need" another machine (ever) when I already have >15. Haha. I have a soft spot for Necchi's , particulary the 1940s BU Mira and the Supernovas. My mom had a 1970s Husqvarna Viking 6000 series machne that she used her whole life and made everything from apparel to costumes to household goods. It's the one I learned to sew on and it reminds me of my (deceased) mother every time I see it. IT's also a FANTASTIC machine with a low gear, strong as an ox, sews through anything, and minimal things to go wrong. I would *LOVE* a treadle machine. I really need a second house to keep my machines haha
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 5 месяцев назад
Ya, we are lucky to both share the same passions and hobbies. We both love picking up old machines and making them run and work. We are loving our Viking machines as well. That is great that you have a soft spot for Necci machines. We really want to pick up a couple of those as well. They seem like really well made equipment. Thanks for sharing!
@judymunns1074
@judymunns1074 Год назад
I still use my mom’s 401A. I learned to sew on that machine and it still runs great. Best machine ever!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That is great! I can see why...it is an awesome machine! Thanks for watching and following along!
@debbiemac1923
@debbiemac1923 Год назад
I use a Bernina 1020 which I bought for $150 several years ago. It sews like a dream. I kick myself for not taking my aunt’s two machines, both White machines, one old p, prob the 1940s and the other maybe the 1970s. She actually went back to using the older machine.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Great...Now I have to get a Bernina 1020 :) LOL. I will have to look that one up. Always wanted to get a Bernina. Thanks for watching!
@jodiepotter6029
@jodiepotter6029 Год назад
Great video! I’ve learned a lot from watching y’all -and I grew up watching Little House as well. I just picked up a black Singer 301A short bed from Goodwill. Perfect case, original accessories box, buttonholer and zig zagger, plus 6 bobbins AND it included a “tuneup kit” from The Featherweight Store as well! What we didn’t see was the button pedal foot control was missing a large chunk of plastic right in the middle. We’re going to work on rehabbing but she’s definitely functioning which was awesome. Seven of my machines have come from Goodwill-two are currently in Maryland, to be driven down in July by a family member. Take care and happy hunting!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much for the feedback! That is funny, we just picked up a 301a yesterday as well. Super cool machine. It didn't come with all the doo-dads, but we love it all the same. Sounds like you have a great collection of your own. Awesome what you can find at a thrift store :) Thanks for watching and following along!
@katherinem7835
@katherinem7835 Год назад
This was fun to watch for me. I have a singer treadle, a singer 221, 222, and a fotomatic 4, which reminds me of 50s car. Full of chrome.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That is great! I am glad you enjoyed. We had fun making it as well. That is quite the collection you have. Very Nice! Thanks for watching and following along!
@MarleyBu
@MarleyBu 10 месяцев назад
I absolutely love antique sewing machines. I've just started collecting them and have 22 just now. I love them all but my Frister and Rossman one from around the 1880s makes me melt, its just so pretty. Bought a White one from around 1912 which has lovely decals and the lid is beautifully carved with the name and leaves. Your wee Lark is adorable! Best wishes fae Bonnie Scotland ❤
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 10 месяцев назад
Thank you so much! Wow, sounds like you have a beautiful collection. Great work! Thank you for watching and following along all the way from Scotland!
@vivianburrus8085
@vivianburrus8085 Год назад
Really enjoyed this! Got into using vintage machines a while ago. I put a Featherweight that had only been used for display into service because the two electronic machines I owned at the time went on the fritz in the middle of holiday sewing. OMG, I haven't looked back since and it is now my official travel machine! Eventually I purchased a 401a because I wanted another vintage machine (love that you can service them yourself) that could do zig-zag. After a bit of research I came to the same conclusion as you did in that it was very versatile for a vintage machine. Because of your video, now I think I'm going to look for a 185! I like the look of it and love the idea of it being as portable as a 221.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed it. We had fun making it as well :) It is hard to beat a 221 for the portability for sure. We just picked up our first 301a and it is super cool. It will replace our 185 as our travel machine. It is not as cute as a 185 but it is much lighter and lays down a better stitch. Ya, the 401a is an amazing machine. So many people absolutely love them! There are so many wonderful machines out there waiting to be discovered...I hope you find them all!!! Thanks for watching and following along!
@jaimiller3134
@jaimiller3134 Год назад
I have the 401a, and love ❤️ it!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Nice! it is funny, I have never heard of someone having a 401a that didn't love it. Super cool machines for sure :) Thanks for watching!
@bierjip1
@bierjip1 Год назад
What a nice video! I have a Featherweight which I found here in Holland at a quilt fair. I am greatly surprised by the prices of these machines in the US, because the kind lady who sold it to me only asked $420 for it. It dates from 1949. I also have a modern Pfaff and I use them alternately for normal piecing. For heavier work I get the Pfaff out.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much all the way from Holland! Ya, the featherweights are a bit of a novelty when it comes to pricing. They are super cute and really portable, but like you said, when you want to sew heavier work, you reach for the Pfaff :) That is a great duo to have in your arsenal :) Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!
@brendadouglas9833
@brendadouglas9833 Год назад
I have the 301a and really love it. Stitches are amazing.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That is awesome! We actually just picked up our first one and we love it too! I thought there were only two colors, black and light brown, but the one we found is a dark brown and cream like color. It is beautiful and like yours, it stitches wonderfully. Thanks for sharing and following along!
@MSinclairStevens
@MSinclairStevens Год назад
Me, too. It was my mother’s and she gave it to me when I married. She got it in 1957 and I’ve had it since 1975. Still works great.
@JesusisKing222
@JesusisKing222 Год назад
I really enjoy your channel and collection of sewing machines!! My mom taught me to sew in the 70’s on her Elna with cams. I regret to this day not taking it after she died. By then (80’s) I had a new Singer machine that I used a lot without issue. Fast forward- like many, I needed to learn quilting a few years ago. Then I discovered vintage machines!!! Oo!! Way too much fun! I have the mocha 301(made in Elizabeth,NJ) and an older Singer that I can’t pinpoint the model of having been made in Germany at a time when the info was destroyed. By studying the shape I believe it to be a 201-3 or 201D. I need to learn simple repairs and maintenance of these marvelous machines!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! I appreciate the positive feedback! That is great that your mom taught you to sew on what is now a vintage Elna :) We just picked up our first 301a and it is also the mocha like yours. Wow is it amazing! Very interesting about your German made Singer. I am not familiar with the 201-3 or the 201D models. They sound fascinating though. As far as maintaining these old machines, I would start out the way we did...if you see a screw, try removing it and see what happens. If you see a metal on metal rotating assembly, try adding a couple drops of sewing machine oil to it. Before long, you will be making RU-vid videos like us :) Thanks for watching and following along!
@Mesagsp
@Mesagsp 10 месяцев назад
All great machines! I love 70's Kenmore's
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 10 месяцев назад
Thank you so much! Ya, Kenmore made some awesome machines. We really want to acquire a Kenmore 1040 mini machine. They are so cool looking :) Thanks for the comment and thank you for watching!
@hollyfield6566
@hollyfield6566 Год назад
Have all the machines you mentioned except the 201, plus a treadle 66, several fancy Husqvarna I've been gifted. My absolute best machine is a Neechi ultra super nova. It is built like a Ferrari! The engineering is absolutely amazing. Made in Italy in 50s. I also love my Juki 2000 for quilting and speed sewing. It's stitching is quite precise. I just love them all!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That is awesome! Every time someone mentions the name Necchi, I get jealous. We want an Italian made Ferrari machine too! The Necchi-Alco that we have (I think made in taiwan) is really cool. I can only imagine what an actual Necchi would be like. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!
@shariz2998
@shariz2998 Год назад
I do love my 500a. I don’t have any cams but that isn’t a priority for me. The 301 is a favorite as well. The slant needle is what I first learned to sew on and still love the visibility it provides. I have been looking for the 185…so cute!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That is great! Ya, I haven't gotten the cams for our 503 either but one day I will get it all together :) I hope you find your 185. Thanks for watching and following along!
@joannebock2885
@joannebock2885 Год назад
So glad to find your video. My husband is a Singer collector thanks to my daughter who moved and could not take her sewing machines. Lots of useful info. Want to look into Project Linus sewing event, sounds like fun
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! I am really glad you found us as well. Sorry that your daughter has moved away but super cool that you got to be the caretaker of her machines :) Yes, check out your local Linus Project chapter. It is so rewarding to give back in such an impactful way. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!
@nancyloomis3046
@nancyloomis3046 Год назад
I’m so glad you rescue great older machines from thrift stores. I’ve done it too. It just breaks my heart when I see a once proud, once loved ❤ machine….that was someone’s mom or grandma’s, sitting there, cast off, on the shelf of a thrift store. They’re often mishandled or people mess with them, who don’t know what they’re doing, and really make a mess of them. What may have been just a tune-up can turn into a much more expensive repair. I still can’t believe that so many great machines sell for so little. I know, not everyone sews or appreciates the machinery, but many of these vintage machines were made to last many generations and should never be sent to the landfill! p.s. I sew on a Pfaff Creative 1471 from 1986 or 87….about 37 years old. I bought it used in 1988 so it was in good shape…only 1 minor repair. Every time I think about selling my Pfaff and getting a more current model, I think WHY? It was made in Germany and still sews like a champ! I also have a newer Brother sewing machine and the very popular Brother 1034D serger AND a few older machines that I’ve rescued (will likely sell) and I’ve sold a couple of other older machines too. 👍
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Sounds like we speak the same language! I have heard that thrift stores throw away more machines than they sell (so sad). I wish that I could save them all. We have a pretty good mix of vintage and new machines and I love them all. My only hope is that when I am gone, the next generation will value and appreciate them as I do. Thanks for sharing! Thanks for watching and following along!
@IT1Sparks
@IT1Sparks 5 месяцев назад
Great video! Enjoyed the dialogue between the both of you.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 5 месяцев назад
Thank you so much!
@lthornb1
@lthornb1 Год назад
The Franklin treadle is breathtaking!!! Lucky you!!!!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! We were very fortunate to find it :) Thanks for watching!
@kivie13
@kivie13 Год назад
I fully agree about the 201. Its my preferred machine at making quilts and I love them so much I have 3 of em. I am in the process of restoring a #48 Singer cabinet, which back in the day that cabinet was only offered with the 201. Been wanting one of those cabs for years and finally found a restoration candidate on eBay that the seller was willing to ship so I got it.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That's great! The only thing better than having a 201 is having 3 of them :) Great work getting the cabinet you wanted. Good luck with your project(s). Thanks for watching and following along!
@susanbhatt3128
@susanbhatt3128 Год назад
What a great, interesting video, just came across it on my feed. I have an old BERNINA 831, not as old as a lot of these machines, but it all metal, and sews like a dream.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That is great! I have heard so many great things about the Bernina machines. It is definitely on our list to get 1, or 2 , or ALL of them :) Lol. Thanks for watching!
@Scrappyendings
@Scrappyendings Год назад
I love my vintage machines. Just added a Singer 403A made in 1959
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That is great! The 403a is an awesome machine. Love my 503a as well. Thanks for watching!
@loriannpayne4483
@loriannpayne4483 Год назад
My Singer 201 is awesome. Even my husband thinks it’s the best! I have 10 vintage and antique Singers including the Featherweight 221 and 222, a 401a and a 503a Rocketeer. So fun to collect and restore these machines! Fun to see yours and hear your thoughts too!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! Ya, the 201 is super nice to use. We love ours :) That is great that you have a collection of vintage singers. They are so much fun to work on and super rewarding to restore. It is empowering to make a broken machine work again. Thanks for watching and following along!
@Craftysheila
@Craftysheila 8 месяцев назад
I have a 185, I call him Sigmund because he's a monster....But I love him! I do have an issue I need to take time and figure out since I miss using him. I bought him for $28!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 7 месяцев назад
That is great! I am sure you will have him up and sewing in no time :) Good luck! Thanks for watching
@barbaraterry3060
@barbaraterry3060 9 месяцев назад
I love my Elna 6003 Quilters Dream. It really is a dream to sew with.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 9 месяцев назад
That is great! We haven't had the opportunity to try out an Elna yet. The people that own them seem to really like them though. Hopefully we cross paths with one soon :) Thanks for watching!
@francesmoore1071
@francesmoore1071 Год назад
Hope you get a 301 before people realize how incredible they are and the price goes up. I got mine for$100.00. Amazing freemotion capability.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! We actually found one last week at an estate sale. It is a beautiful rich brown color. We love it! How are you doing free motion on it? Our feed dogs don't drop, and I don't see where you can disengage from below. Maybe you have a needle plate that covers the feed dogs? Our machine did not come with any doo-dads, so I am not sure about it. Thanks for watching and following along!
@francesmoore1071
@francesmoore1071 Год назад
@@NeverTooMany2023 there is a knob near the bobbin under the little fold up table. Just turn until feed dogs are down. My freemotion foot from featherweight fits. The Featherweight Shop is a great resource . I gave away my brown one . Mine is black and I love it. You guys are great!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
@@francesmoore1071 Oh fabulous! Thank you so much! There is simply too much information in the world for one person to know...that is why we have to work together. What an awesome community we have here :) I will check out the feed dog knob and try it out. Thanks again!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
@Frances Moore Question for you. How is it that you are able to use your Featherweight freemotion foot on your 301? the featherweight is vertical shaft and the 301 is a slant shaft. Thanks!
@francesmoore1071
@francesmoore1071 Год назад
@@NeverTooMany2023 I haven’t used the Featherweight in a long time but I think I have an adapter one one of them. But you can find a foot and drop the feed dog is my primary point. I only do small projects on it.
@tatteredpaperandlace2905
@tatteredpaperandlace2905 Год назад
I have my mom’s 401a slant o magic. Great machine!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That is great! I sure am happy with ours. The whole slant o matic series is just so cool! Thanks for watching!
@ronalddevine9587
@ronalddevine9587 Год назад
I wholeheartedly agree with you about the Singer 201-2. The very finest home sewing machine ever made by anyone. Most versatile, my pick is the Kenmore 158-1941. All metal, and the most useful built in stitches. The 401a can't do any stretch stitches, the Kenmore 158-1941 can, and does them beautifully. I would be VERY careful lifting the Singer 185. The plastic used degrades easily. For that category, my pick would be either the Kenmore 150-1030, or 158-1040. Much more versatile and lighter. Most stylish, Singer Rocketeers, hands down.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Awesome additions to our lists! Thank you! Ya, the Rocketeer is up there for me as well. I will have to keep an eye out for the lighter Kenmores. Ya, if the plastic breaks on the 185 it could be a broken toe :) Thanks for the great input and for helping us expand our knowledge base!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Wow, just looked up the 1030 and 1040 Kenmores that you suggested...The wife is now shopping for them :) Super cute and convenient looking. Thanks again for the suggestions!
@nonstopmom8185
@nonstopmom8185 Год назад
@@NeverTooMany2023 They are hard to find. I have one. You'll need to look up how to open and close that darn case! 😁
@nonstopmom8185
@nonstopmom8185 Год назад
I'm a Kenny collector, but do have some Singers, 2 - 301A, a 185, a featherweight plus a couple I've converted to hand crank. My collection is down to 35 from more than 50. I love working on them as well, nothing too complicated. Mostly they need cleaned and oiled in my experience.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
@@nonstopmom8185 Lol. Good to know thanks :)
@lonniej.q.6394
@lonniej.q.6394 Год назад
401A rocks. Hands down! But the Pfaff is hard to beat can’t do without my Creative Icon.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Agreed, agreed, and also...agreed! Thanks for watching!
@connielentz1114
@connielentz1114 Год назад
Just found your channel. I got seduced by featherweights and wound up buying 3 on eBay. I’ve since sold one and made a slight profit, but the prices are ridiculous now. Your collecting style looks like a lot of fun.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! Featherweights are great for collecting. It is a slippery slope :) Ya, we have fun hunting down the machines in our area at our local thrift stores. It is amazing how many machines end up at the landfill. Thanks for watching and following along!
@e.keesey
@e.keesey Год назад
That wa fun to watch. My favorite machine was in there. I have two, working, 401A machines. One was purchased new by my mother in 57 and one we got used around 1970. I used it in hs and took it to college with me. When I take them in for a spa treatment (tune up) I feel like my kid is away at camp and worry until they are back home. I know, only people like us understand. 😂
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That is great! I LOVE our 401A. How cool to have one that you bought new in 57 :) Ya, I know what you mean about the spa day. You get attached to them. You take care of them and they take care of you. Thanks for watching and following along!
@jenkaa55
@jenkaa55 Год назад
You definitely need a 301! Not much heavier than a Featherweight and faster! It has a beautiful straight stitch. There are actually three colors - mine is a two-tone (cream and tan).
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Lol...That's awesome. We actually just scored our first 301 last week. It is a dark brown model. It is fabulous! My next one will be the two tone like yours :) Thanks for watching and following along!
@tammyleigh6447
@tammyleigh6447 Год назад
Lovely collection you have. I have several 201s, my favorite of my bunch. My unicorn however is a 1200 that I picked up a few years ago advertised as a treadle machine. For those not familiar with the model, it's a 201-2 built into a table with a presser foot knee lift and an electric treadle foot base. It's been machined different for the knee lift.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! Wow, you have several 201's? That is fabulous. I will have to look up the 1200. I am not familiar with that one. Sounds like a crazy hybrid where they took an already awesome machine and made it even cooler. I am onboard with that :) Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!
@smallfootprint2961
@smallfootprint2961 Год назад
I love your machines. I've had an old Singer similar to one of yours, but it's long gone, and a treddle which is also long gone to a stepdaughter, I think, and who knows where from there. I was married in 1958 and bought an old Bernina 117 K then. I still have it, but it's become a little heavy for me, and my daughter bought me a newer (barely used) Phaff. I sewed 4 kids clothes and mine for all those years, but am going to switch to the Pfaff. I've tuned it up, cleaned it up, and put all the accessories together to give to my son. He asked about it some time ago. If he doesn't want it, I'll find a new home for it, since I am downsizing. No collections here any more, but thanks for giving us a tour of your collection. Lynn
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback. Sounds like you have had a great time sewing and creating over the years. Yep, time to pass on the tradition to the family. I hope your son gives it a good home and enjoys it as much as you likely did :) Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!
@petersiliekrause2203
@petersiliekrause2203 Год назад
Thanks for this interesting video. I'm not a collector, but my unicorn is a Pfaff 545-H4. With about 0.75" space under the presser foot it sews through almost everything non-metal, fingers and bones included, while it is still so elegant in performance. This "ballet tank" weighs about 70 lbs (just the machine head), and to me it's engineered to perfection. I have it running almost every day, and it hasn't ever let me down. The stitch is incredibly beautiful on top, I never had to adjust tension, whatever I've been sewing - and as we are of the same age, we just make a perfect couple 😉
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That is great! I will have to look up the 545-H4. It sounds like a real piece of equipment :) Thanks for watching!
@petersiliekrause2203
@petersiliekrause2203 Год назад
@@NeverTooMany2023 thanks for your reply! The 545 is really worth a closer look. It's very popular in upholstery, leatherworks and car seat manufacturing. I sew my bags on it. The H value (H1, H2, H3, H4) indicates how high the presser foot raise is.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
@@petersiliekrause2203 Interesting. Good to know. Thanks!
@regalstylesbymtg2317
@regalstylesbymtg2317 Год назад
I really enjoyed this video, especially the collection of ur vintage machines. The quality of the engineering with vintage machines r the best. Give me vintage instead of modern any day. I enjoy the beauty of the machines. The only problem I have is finding someone to repair. The machines does the same thing too me - takes me back into history. Sewing is my therapy.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed it. We enjoyed making it as well :) Ya, Vintage machines just hit differently. Collecting them has been very therapeutic for me as well. Thanks for watching!
@dm4859
@dm4859 5 месяцев назад
We have my husband's grandmother's White Rotary that needs to be restored. It has ALL the accessories and the original manual which instructed the user on how to fit her sewing schedule so that she didn't neglect her other wifely duties, ha. My son has a Nintendo sewing machine. It is directed by a Nintendo game controller that is connected separately to the machine. Has a footpedal. I used in November 2022 when I visited him. It was produced by Singer in the early days of Nintendo in an effort to draw young people into sewing.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 5 месяцев назад
That's awesome :) I will have to look into the Nintendo machines. Sounds fun. Thanks for sharing!
@simonbanks6641
@simonbanks6641 Год назад
Great video My first machine was a 201 now I have two of them Then I got a Pfaff 230 and then I got a 401g that came with a 328 both not working Got both of them working now am loving the 401 and I agree it’s like the 230 Keep on sewing guys :)
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! You have some great machines :) Good work getting them up and running. Thanks for watching and following along!
@barbdripsue
@barbdripsue Год назад
My go-to machine is my black long bed Singer 301A. But my Sewing Room also has a 1948 Singer 66-16. It has a potted motor for faster speed sewing in a Sewing Shop. And, I have a 1951 badged Singer 15-91. One treadle Singer "A" from 1858; a Singer 127 from 1892 with Egyptian decals. A Singer Red Eye (66) from 1922 treadle; and a 1923 Singer Red Eye Electrified treadle. I have a tan short bed Singer 301 in a case; a Singer Featherweight; I have a Sew Handy 1932 precursor to the Featherweight debut in 1933 Worlds Fair. I have a newer Singer Talent for portability and variery of stitches for workshops. I prefer my Vintage Machines for their best straight stitches.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Wow! Sounds like you have a pretty sweet collection of machines :) It is hard to beat the quality craftsmanship of the vintage equipment. Singer has made, and continues to make so many great machines. Thanks for watching!
@barbdripsue
@barbdripsue Год назад
@@NeverTooMany2023 look around for Auctions and Estate sales. That's where most of mine came from. Sometimes we paid less than $5. Two we got from along side the road put out for garbage, cabinet and all!
@iammizjohnny
@iammizjohnny 9 месяцев назад
I have a LOT of vintage machines, and the 301 is my pick for travel and retreats!!
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 9 месяцев назад
That's awesome. Ya, the 301 is an amazing machine. We have acquired 2 since this video and we just love them. Thanks for watching!
@cathy7824
@cathy7824 Год назад
I've always been a singer fan, I have a spartan, 201-2, 503a and some newer singers. Kenmore has recently stolen my heart. 158s and 385s are my favorites
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
All great machines! Sounds like you have good taste :) I haven't met a Kenmore that I didn't like so far. Thanks for watching and following along!
@cherylbrown4058
@cherylbrown4058 Год назад
I love my 185 singer….but it is really heavy. I think it sews so wonderful.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Ya, for sure! The 185 is in a class of its own for cuteness. Just light enough to move, just heavy enough to hurt afterwards :) Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!
@Carol120454
@Carol120454 Год назад
I inherited my mother's 201 Singer. My husband repaired it, we bought the special grease for it. It was the top of the line machine when she bought it in the 50's. I agree, best stitches of all. I have all the attachments for it. Makes the best button holes of any machine I've ever used, with the button hole attachment. I'll keep it forever. It will outlive me, for certain. I also have a couple of Singer 99's. Also, a Japanese version of a Singer 15.
@Carol120454
@Carol120454 Год назад
The only repair it needed was a new power cord.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That is awesome! Yes, it will outlive us all :) The 99s are super cute. We just picked up a couple of them (video coming soon...). We have the button hole doo-dad for the Singer machines as well, though I have never used them. I really want to start making my own clothing, so I am hoping I can work out the whole button deal :) Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!
@reneeursida7342
@reneeursida7342 Год назад
I love my Pfaff 130-6. If you have never tried sewing on one you’ve got to try it! When I sew delicate wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses it’s my Bernina artista, for a great top stitch I like my white 2134. For extreme heavy duty I use my Techsew 830 bed post. One day I will most likely add a singer and a husqvarna
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! Sounds like a great list. I will check those out for sure! Thank you so much for the suggestions. Thanks for watching and following along!
@mirjam7638
@mirjam7638 Год назад
I just got my first vintage machine, a 401G with a carrying case and it's surprisingly portable i got it a 40min train/bus ride away and had no problem at all
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That is great! Be carful...they multiply quickly :) I believe the 401g is just like my 401a but made in Germany? Also if I am not mistaken, you can run that machine on a treadle cord. Super fun. Congratulations on your first vintage score. Thanks for watching and following along!
@TheRogZone
@TheRogZone 9 месяцев назад
I have a 411G. It has all the features of a 401A, plus it can also produce a “chain stitch”. Finally it also has the ability to be converted to a treadle powered machine ‼️
@EJsDaughter
@EJsDaughter Год назад
Hi. I really enjoyed this video. I got rid of both of the vintage machines I had. Maybe I'll find another one sitting alone in a thrift store one day. Thanks for showing all your neat machines. Just subscribed.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed. We really had fun making the video. I am sure you will find the most perfect machine just waiting to be taken home. Let us know what you find :) Thanks for watching and following along!
@SBFay01
@SBFay01 Месяц назад
Nice Video! You have some really great choices. I have several of the same choices. Singer 202-2 (x 2), Singer 185J (x2), Singer 221-1, Singer 301 & 301A, Singer 401A & 403A (x2), White Family Rotary, I don't have the Lark, but I have three other similar VS machines with leaf tension on top. I have several other Whites, but not the 173. I do like the clean lines of the 173, though. I enjoyed hearing your opinions as well. I have a particularly strong affinity toward Rotary machines, mostly New Home, but White & White made Kenmore, as well. I like the theme of your channel (NeverTooMany). I have 135, and have to maintain a database to keep track of which machines, what status, what location, which attachments parts, and which documentation. My most numerous badges are Singer (45) and Kenmore (32). You're absolutely correct, questions such as "which is your favorite, if you could keep only one?", well let's just say, we're not the right audience. If there were any that I were to say are not my favs, it would have to be vibrating shuttles, or even Long Bobbin Rotary. Although having said that, I seem to own ten of them. My biggest unicorn, acquired a couple years ago, is a National Two Spool. Mine happens to be badged as Western Electric, and a bentwood portable case that is badged as Graybar. Both National and Graybar were badges made by National.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Месяц назад
Thank you so much! Sounds like you have quite the collection as well :) I agree, the White and Kenmore rotary machines are some of our favorites as well. Maintaining a database is a great idea. We never figured that we would end up with so many machines, but now that we have them, we should really consider creating a good list. Thanks for sharing and also thank you for watching!
@ruthr1093
@ruthr1093 Год назад
Such an interesting channel! I currently have a new Janome which I enjoy, but also have my old Bernina 730 which I just love and I feel is a member of the family. I bought it in 1968 for $300 including the sewing table! They say that once the belt goes it can’t be replaced. I also have a 1939 featherweight that I’ve just been saving (haven’t used at all) for 50 years and I’m thinking of selling due to the high prices. Or maybe I should keep it…not sure! I’m 77 and don’t quilt or anything and don’t have any sewers in family to leave it to.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! I am glad you found our channel. I have heard so many great things about Bernina machines but have never had the pleasure of trying one out. It is definitely on our list! How awesome that you have had yours since you bought it new :) I am super envious of your Featherweight. I am sorry that you don't have anyone in your family that sews and would want it. I am sure someone would love to give it a home. And like you said, with today's prices, you could make a few bucks as well :) The featherweight is such a special little machine that if it makes you happy just knowing that you own it then keep it forever :) Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and following along!
@creativitybycarilyn6634
@creativitybycarilyn6634 4 месяца назад
You have some great thrift stores! I like that as a couple, you both have an interest in those beautiful machines. Love that 185 in green...so cute!!! I learned on a machine similar to your White machine when I was a kid. Unfortunately my mom's machine was lost in a move. I thought it was a Singer, but now I am starting to wonder if it was a Brother or White. I recently added a 201-2 and then a 301A to my mix of modern machines. On the 301A, I first sourced one for my brother and I liked it so much I had to find one for myself. The cradle and ease of portability is so unique. I love both machines, but now using the 201 for my quilting. I have a total of 6 machines and each for a different use...embroidery, serger, coverstitch, industrial, and the 2 vintage models. I use them all, but I think I am capped out unless I see my mom's old machine somewhere. I am out of space. Thanks for sharing some of your favorites.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 4 месяца назад
That's great! The 201 and the 301 are just awesome machines that are both so fun to use :) Jealous of your industrial for sure. One day we will have one and will be able to make for outdoor gear oriented projects. Keep looking, I am sure you will find your mother's machine out there somewhere. Thanks for watching!
@joycheek6756
@joycheek6756 Год назад
If you ever run across a White Dressmaker from 71- 73 Grab It!!! They are true work horses
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! I will definitely do that. I am not familiar with that model. I will have to look that one up. Thanks for the heads up. Thanks for watching and following along!
@karenboyd6293
@karenboyd6293 Год назад
Have you consiided the Singer 15-91? I made a lot of great things with that machine. Formal Gowns, quick tops, swimsuits (cotton). It was a wonderful machine with a beautiful stitch. I also appreciated that I could maintain it my self, even after my mother made a mess of it. You can drop the feed dogs and do free motion quilting.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! Yes, we actually have 2 15-91 machines. We love them for sure. You are right...they are awesome to work with and work on :) I haven't tried free motion quilting on one yet. I will have to give that a try. Thanks!
@david78212
@david78212 2 месяца назад
I'm glad you said the 185 and not the featherweight. The featherweight is extremely limited in what it can handle. Don't get me wrong, it's the ultimate portable machine, but you're not going to do much with it. It has an extremely limited throat and it's pretty slow and too light to deal with anything with much weight to it. I bought one, spent time repairing a few things and then realized it can't handle much. I was staying in my RV at the time and thought I wanted a "tiny" machine and soon realized just how wrong I was.
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 2 месяца назад
Ya, I know what you mean. We still do not own a Featherweight and we collect the darn things. we really want to own one, if nothing more, than to be in the club. Lol... They are super neat as a portable unit and they were probably game-changing when they were first released. I also had an opportunity to work on one and test it out. To be honest, next to the other machines that we own (most of which came from thrift stores), the Featherweight seemed like a very expensive toy. At this point, they are a novelty item that are way overpriced. The last one in our area that was for sale went for 900 dollars. One day we will run across one that needs work or is a really good deal, but until then...
@missthready
@missthready Год назад
I love 301A’s. ❤❤❤❤❤
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
That makes 3 of us! Thanks for watching!
@leben54
@leben54 3 месяца назад
My mothers Elna grasshopper is a fantastic straight stitch machine. I also have my great grandmothers hand crank Singer. Sewes beautiful. My mothers Necchi from around 1965 is kind of special. My own machine is a bernina sport 801 from 1984 which is the machine I really love
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 3 месяца назад
That's great. Sounds like a really nice mix of machines :)
@joanneferguson3784
@joanneferguson3784 Год назад
I just found you folks, Love, Love your show..You mention Stacy has a show too--could you tell me where to find her..185 is so cute..
@NeverTooMany2023
@NeverTooMany2023 Год назад
Thank you so much! You can find Stacey's channel at the following link: www.youtube.com/@RichSoulCreative Thanks for watching!
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