1930's Universal Family Sewing Machine

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Charles Boesen

13 жыл бұрын

Old electric sewing machine in wood cabinet. $25 at rummage sale. Works perfectly.

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@gregcrabb3497 6 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure this is from the late 1940's early 1950's. After WWII the US allowed Japanese manufacturers to get the plans for Singer's class 15 machines in order to help rebuild the Japanese economy. The Japanese tweaked them and improved them and then began building them. I have this same Universal machine. There are many of these machines in a variety of colors besides black but they are pretty much identical. Some have knobs or buttons to drop the feed dogs. Underneath them you sometimes find familiar names like Juki or Brother. I actually mounted mine in an old treadle cabinet. It still has the motor attached but I took the belt off and hooked up the treadle belt. It works beautifully, especially for embroidery.

@merholland8707 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought one from a woman who got hers as a wedding present in the 1950's. It's a more ornate machine than my older Singer 15.

@conservativetothecor 6 жыл бұрын

I just found an old one on Etsy. Didnt have the cabinet and no zigzag but what a beautiful machine. Now I need to fine a table and some information.

@sluttyBoysssssssss 8 жыл бұрын

what a beautiful piece of machinery. they really don't make things like they used to. now it's all about profit margin.

@hourglas39 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful machine. I just found one that looks similar to this one but it's labeled "Sheraton" De luxe Family Sewing Machine, comes in a carrying case and needs a belt. Thanks for sharing. These remind me of the singer 66 machines

@simonbuenosaires 12 жыл бұрын

you look like an expert to me. ive found an old one that belonged to my mother who made us clothes and curtains, im left with the machine and i will follow your video to see if i can thread it. thanks for that, it was very interesting

@stanleydenning 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a machine exactly like this one. It is in a carry case. After a little oil and cleaning it works like brand new. I gave $10.00 for it at a garage sale. The only thing wrong with it, is the case. One hinge is broken and the bottom half of the case is falling apart. When I opened it up I found a replacement hinge inside. I'm a wood worker by trade. So fixing the case is no sweat.

@charlesboesen25 4 жыл бұрын

Stanley Denning That was a good story. My mother is a seamstress and this is her go to machine above all others.

@selenarogers8335 7 жыл бұрын

What did you do for the bobbin when getting ready to sew?

@mooki0071 10 жыл бұрын

Where did you find how to thread the sewing machine? Mine looks slightly different than yours, same Brand though.

@Chaosbreedsserenity 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please show us a way to thread and use the bobbin I am so confused and I think you left that part out in the video

@Mbnewman087 Жыл бұрын

Jutka makes some kickbutt machines. Selfoiling.

@rynic 7 жыл бұрын

where do you find how to thread this machine?...too fast.

@stanleydenning 4 жыл бұрын

The way he did it was correct. From the spool to the notch at the top/back. than down to the drag wheel. Around the wheel, going under than over the L shaped hook. Than thru the fine spring wire. Than thru the hole in the end of the take-up arm, back down to the little guide on the chrome plate. than the thread goes behind the wire guide next to the needle. Thread the needle from left to right. If threaded from right to left it won't pick up the Bobbin thread.

@merholland8707 4 жыл бұрын

@@stanleydenning I just screenshot your comment so I'll have it when I need it. Thanks! 🙂

@amalias8888 4 ай бұрын

You should have the needle IN the fabric before you start the machine.

@hmmngbrd972 8 жыл бұрын

I just bought one for 39.77. Just realized there is no bobbin case. Where can I find one? Thank you!

@frenchcreekvalley 7 жыл бұрын

How can I get a manual? Sheri

@violafrazier2928 5 жыл бұрын

Can you show the bobbin case and how to put bobbin into it? left to right or right to left?

@charlesboesen25 5 жыл бұрын

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@charlesboesen25 5 жыл бұрын

Tell me if this is helpful. Good luck

@kevinmonceaux2101 4 жыл бұрын

Could you share a link to the information you found on the 'net on threading this machine? I have a Universal Eversew Model 77 on its way to me. I'm not having any luck finding any information on the 'net about it.

@kevinmonceaux2101 4 жыл бұрын

Never mind. I was searching for the Universal Eversew. I finally realized I needed to search for Singer class 15 and clone machine info, and there's more than one can shake a stick at.

@BenLepleytectonicus 3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinmonceaux2101 thanks for that... wil search for singer 15 clone threading instructions

@pomorales9224 2 жыл бұрын

What size needles is on it?

@hollymelton8834 6 жыл бұрын

I just bought a Martin Deluxe Universal just like this one. Can you tell me where to download a free manual? Perhaps a Singer but what class?

@merholland8707 4 жыл бұрын

I think the singer website has them or a link.

@crystalc2656 7 жыл бұрын

I have the same machine. I have a problem, Everytime I thread it and start stitching, it somehow gets unthreaded in a few seconds. It keeps happening all the time and so I can't use it anymore. Do you know why this is happening?

@merholland8707 4 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get it fixed?

@joyceming4666 4 жыл бұрын

What size and where can I buy screws that hold machine in cabinet please help them you

@charlesboesen25 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Joyce. I'm sorry I cannot tell you where to find the original kind of screws. However, I'm confident that if you were to bring the cabinet to a hardware store, they could match up the screws. Good luck.

@joyceming4666 4 жыл бұрын

@@charlesboesen25 thank you the prongs that fits into the machine are there. it is screws that tighten to hold machine a and prongs together . Thank you

@joyceming4666 4 жыл бұрын

It is amazing sewing machine and cabinet is a better homes and garden a friend gave it to me after sitting for many years . His mother and grandmother made all kinds of stuff and quilted

@hayhi7062 3 жыл бұрын

Hey why does the bobbin get stuck when I try to sew?

@charlesboesen25 3 жыл бұрын

Hello. I'm sorry, I've not experienced that.

@richlovin2173 2 жыл бұрын

It uses a class 15 bobbin, but not the Singer one. I use one made for a Brother class 15. Th openng that the needle intrudes into is different.

@doricebaty 8 жыл бұрын

I have a similar machine. Do you still own this?

@charlesboesen25 8 жыл бұрын

yes, my 77 year old mother uses it almost on a daily basis. Says it's one of the best machines she's ever used.

@skiperpraid2711 8 жыл бұрын

scuse me ...how do you now the year of this model? i cant find it ... i have only the serial number MA 868785 ...what means this serial ? thanks

@charlesboesen25 8 жыл бұрын

+trofin simion Hello. I only know this because the woman who sold it to me said so. I'm not positive. Sorry.

@skiperpraid2711 8 жыл бұрын

+Charles Boesen ... do you have any idea of the value of this machine in our days ? thank you

@charlesboesen25 8 жыл бұрын

+trofin simion Yes, I was given an estimate of $50. Although it runs so well, my mother would never part with hers. She loves it. And she has been sewing for many years.

@michelewalburn4376 2 жыл бұрын

I got mine from the trash

@kirkdemadaler7041 3 ай бұрын

Not a 1930's ish Machine look at the serial number prefix letter I have a 1961 serial number H85557..."A" prefix was 1954...in alphabetic order so "H" is 1961