How to Thread a Singer Fashion-Mate 237.

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Red Barn Homestead

4 жыл бұрын

If you need to figure out how to thread the Singer Fashion-Mate 237, here is your video.

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@mrebollar316 6 ай бұрын

By far the most helpful video I found for an old machine I was gifted! Thank you!

@RedBarnHomestead 5 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful! Working on some new videos

@tiffanyellis7291 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, I just purchased a 237 at thrift store for $25😊 I haven't used a machine in years. I remembered mostly but that darn bobbin had me stumped 😂 Thanks again

@RedBarnHomestead 3 ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks for watching!

@aneilaknits 8 күн бұрын

Thank you! I got this sewing machine from my husband’s great aunt but it had no manual with it. This has helped me get it threaded!

@RedBarnHomestead 7 күн бұрын

Perfect! Hope it works well.

@davidmoore00 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I rebuilt one of these a year or so ago and I could never get it to stop breaking threads. This was exactly what I needed.

@tkenny608 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for using the orange/red thread. Easy to see on the video. I have not used a sewing machine in years. Was getting lost on how to thread around tension thing.

@blee4974 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing this and refreshing this old lady…

@RedBarnHomestead 11 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@bevrader8492 2 жыл бұрын

Just picked one of these up refurbished and serviced a couple months back and completely forgot they want the thread to go in from the outside. Saved my morning, thank you!

@RedBarnHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

You bet, some machines can be fairly picky.

@jbj27406 Жыл бұрын

Love your video and love your voice. You embody calm and reassurance.

@RedBarnHomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I do have a face made for radio. :p

@hopebloomsbotanicals 4 ай бұрын

This was indeed a super helpful video!

@RedBarnHomestead 3 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was useful.

@jessicabrekke7539 11 ай бұрын

Helpful video. Just inherited this machine and a few others

@RedBarnHomestead 11 ай бұрын

Yes, most people are getting these through family or 2nd hand now.

@goldenfleececrochetanddesign Жыл бұрын

I can't thank you enough for this video, I just inherited a M237 and I was struggling to follow the manual for threading the bobbin yarn. Your video was so clear!!!

@RedBarnHomestead Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks!

@joeutofka4215 Ай бұрын

ty for such an easy to follow video and being straight forward. i'm setting up my moms old 237 and this was beyond helpful! thank you.

@RedBarnHomestead Ай бұрын

Very glad it was helpful!

@darklight4815 3 ай бұрын

Just aquired this from my dad....it was moms machine and im trying to figure it out...thank you for the tips and info

@RedBarnHomestead 3 ай бұрын

Glad we could help.

@edagish1051 3 жыл бұрын

Just picked one up at the curb. Wasn't sure how to thread it. Thank you

@stephanieedwards4638 27 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! This is the first video I've found that clearly demonstrates, with up close video, the steps for threading this machine. I'm very grateful!

@RedBarnHomestead 26 күн бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

@susanlinville3136 3 жыл бұрын

Best video out there for threading this machine! Thank you!

@RedBarnHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ms.a8904 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial video, I had been confused for so long. This video has sure answered my questions. Thank you!

@jessica3568 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time make this! I am fairly new to sewing and was lost on how to begin using this machine when it was given to me. This is by far the easiest step by step video I have seen.

@RedBarnHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@emmanuellewilts2934 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, I could not figure out how to thread the bobbin

@melissagarcia9185 3 жыл бұрын

Saludos desde México 🇲🇽 Nos ayudó mucho su vídeo ❤

@StorytimewithRachel 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I have the exact machine and I was threading it all wrong. Great demo! I still have a tough time with the bobbin :(

@RedBarnHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Bobbins take practice, you’ll get there!

@alicegianni6647 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!!! Greetens from Italy❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@RedBarnHomestead Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome.

@ruizbreanna7 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!☺️🙏🏽

@RedBarnHomestead 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@ms.a8904 3 жыл бұрын

Can you show what settings you have on and are using

@redcarter3793 9 ай бұрын

Thank you I just got mine today.

@RedBarnHomestead 9 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@azlh4727 3 жыл бұрын

Please can you tell me how can i sew with this machine slowly because i have the same machine but it s very fast . Think you

@RedBarnHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

When you press on the foot pedal - do so very lightly. If it does not go, use your hand to turn the hand wheel (on the right) and get it started.

@markayw Жыл бұрын

I wish fast was my problem, but mine is very slow. To answer your question, the problem lies within your clam shell foot controller, it needs to be adjusted inside. Andy Tube on KZfaq has a video you can watch on how to make adjustments to the pedal but if your not sure if you can do it, then take it to a sewing machine repair shop. Hope this helps, I'll have to get a new pedal for mine.

@ayeshafernando6834 4 жыл бұрын

Can I fix the twin needle to this ?

@juanmanuelsanchez1851 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video thanks you for help me from Mexico bendiciones

@farahh.r5121 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, please help, what is the needle number you are using for the machine?

@josevazquez-sn6pm 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@alialsamir811 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same machine model 237.. what bobbin case holder I should buy since there are no bobbin case holder anymore for this model been manufactured? Please help me

@RedBarnHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

This is a generic bobbin case - it fits many types of machines. If you search ‘bobbin case’ on amazon there are tons available.

@ajax1137 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, how many layers of canvas can this machine sew through? I'd like to use it for light sail repairs. Would a 401a be better for this? Thanks!

@RedBarnHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

It might do a few (3-4) layers of canvas, but a heavier machine is always better for heavy fabrics

@ajax1137 3 жыл бұрын

@@RedBarnHomestead thank you for the fast reply! Is the 401a considered a heavier machine or merely a different model with similar capabilities?

@omarabufhele9188 3 жыл бұрын

excelent video thank you

@sarahadams6881 5 ай бұрын

Hi, my mum is giving me her Singer 239, do you know if this will be the same set up for threading and the bobbin? Thanks

@RedBarnHomestead 5 ай бұрын

Similar if not the same.

@desmondtaber7077 3 ай бұрын

Hi there yes, I recently purchased a 237 supposedly in good working order, and after a quick oiling tried it out, but it keeps bawling up the top thread and eventually breaking it. I was hoping I may have been threading it incorrectly, but after watching your tutorial, looks like I was threading at the same way, having a tough time now figuring out why it keeps trying to cut and ball the upper thread

@RedBarnHomestead 3 ай бұрын

Have you adjusted the tension on both the top and bottom? That’s the first place to start!

@CassyStepp 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ToniButtcheeks Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I inherited my grandmother’s sewing machine and I’ve been so nervous to use it. I’m so excited to get it threaded and start making pieces in her memory 🥰

@RedBarnHomestead Жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Good Luck.

@petitejort77 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I have a question I hope you can help me, I am teaching myself how to use a sewing machine, I followed your steps to put the thread but at the time of sewing the thread tangled and the needle ended up breaking, what am I doing wrong?Thank you very much for your help in advance.

@RedBarnHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

You may need to adjust your tension - we have a video on how to check bobbin tension - with the upper one - start at 5 and slowly adjust from there

@petitejort77 3 жыл бұрын

@@RedBarnHomestead Thank you very much, I will check that video and follow the instructions. My sewing machine is also a singer model 237, only that it comes a little different from the one you have. And thank you very much for your help, have a great day !!! 🙂

@KelikakuCoutin Жыл бұрын

I don't know but if this is any help, the original user's guide refers to the bobbin direction, with diagrams, showing that the bobbin spool should unwind in the clockwise direction. The little thing that sticks up upon which the top thread spool is placed, may be referred to as a "spindle." Thanks for the content. Keep up the good work. בס'ד

@RedBarnHomestead Жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@nickifriedeck8694 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought one and need help adjusting the tension! And no book so what is the dial on top 0-8? Please post a video!

@RedBarnHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I always start with the top tension at 4-5 somewhere in the middle. Adjust the bobbin tension first (we have a video on how to check it!)

@Grace-cs5mu Жыл бұрын

Do I need the metal bobbin or can I use a plastic one?

@RedBarnHomestead Жыл бұрын

Depends on the style, as there are two styles. That being said I believe they are mostly either metal or plastic, but it’s the shape that is important, one is older, the other newer.

@elenaruggi5018 Жыл бұрын

Hi, could you explain to me why my sewing machine (Singer 60-11) doesn't pick up the lower thread? I'm going crazy, I tried everything (changing needle, changing thread, inserting upper and lower thread again and again.....) thanks!!!!!

@RedBarnHomestead Жыл бұрын

Adjust the tension - if that doesn’t help you likely have a timing issue. There are some great KZfaq videos on how to fix that

@elhaam371 19 күн бұрын

I have same machine .. But I want to know if this machine sews stretchable fabric

@RedBarnHomestead 18 күн бұрын

It could, no doubt, but try it first.

@Audzbebe Жыл бұрын

Thankyou💜

@RedBarnHomestead Жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@deloreskernagis9674 3 жыл бұрын

I just found this machine in my basement...I knew the table was there but I thought it was empty. I want to see if this works. How do I clean and or grease this as I have lived here for 12 years and know it sat there for much longer. Don't know last time someone used it. Plus there is no presser feet or bobbins with it. What style bobbins does it take? Is it a low or high shank machine? I an knew to sewing....thank you for you time

@RedBarnHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Take a look at our other videos on this machine!

@deloreskernagis9674 3 жыл бұрын

@@RedBarnHomestead I seen them after I posted this question. Thank you so much for doing these videos!

@gruncklestan5757 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a specific needle type that you need?

@RedBarnHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Needle type depends on what you’re sewing - there is no different needle for this specific machine

@briannatripp7879 Жыл бұрын

I've been trying to get mine to work, got it threaded but only the first stitch goes through it seems like and then it gets tangled

@RedBarnHomestead Жыл бұрын

That may be a tension or timing issue. Adjust all tensions (including the bobbin) to the middle and see if that helps - if not, KZfaq how to fix your timing

@anamontiel9320 3 жыл бұрын

I have this machine but the needle broke how can I change it? Could you make a video of that? Please please.

@RedBarnHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

I can - it’s pretty simple, there’s a little screw beside the needle - turn that to loosen until the needle comes out and replace with new needle then tighten the screw.

@jumanasaid4440 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very mach

@RedBarnHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Super Welcome, have gotten some interesting machines this summer, hope to work on them this fall.

@johannehyppolite3089 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. I just bought this model to teach myself how to sew. Your video is very helpful but starting from :24 seconds of the video my thread is not going through the wire, when I push it back. What am I doing wrong?😮😊

@RedBarnHomestead Ай бұрын

Sounds like it might be broken, it should capture the thread and move on, so it letting go may need some adjustment.

@camillegiordano5158 25 күн бұрын

Hello, the thread of my bobine doesn't want to go up with the needle and the top thread. I don't know what to do

@RedBarnHomestead 2 күн бұрын

This might be a spot where you need to observe a working machine to see where your machine isn’t working correctly.

@mariaaa-jg3 7 ай бұрын

does the silver part at the bottom just slide to open?

@RedBarnHomestead 7 ай бұрын

Yes, its called the throat plate and it does just slide out.

@ilsistemista3924 2 жыл бұрын

hello the needle does not move but the motor runs is there any button that I do not know? thanks

@RedBarnHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the hand turning wheel has a clutch that needs to be turned tight to engage.

@tamaranichols6821 3 ай бұрын

I have this same machine! I purchased mine in 1971, I still have my owner's manual to it, too. I am now 71 years old and still sewing with it... it's a work horse! I was dusting my machine and am now trying to figure out how to replace the shuttle I removed. I was hoping to find a tutorial on replacing the shuttle once it's been removed for dusting and maintenance. Can you help me out?

@RedBarnHomestead 3 ай бұрын

I have not touched that machine in over a year...so I'm not going to be of too much use. Its my wife who usually helps me with these machines. Sorry.

@artsy2966 3 жыл бұрын

Why is my machine skipping stitches when sewing on knits? I have changed my needle to correct ball point needle, but it still skips.

@RedBarnHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Only on knits? May be a tension issue.

@artsy2966 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, only on knits. It used to sew on knits.

@deborahnyavor-ij2kp Жыл бұрын

Pls how can the machine pull the thread from the bubbin

@RedBarnHomestead Жыл бұрын

When your threading it you hold the end of the tread and use the hand wheel and rotating it one revolution and it should grab the bobbin thread.

@ayeshafernando6834 4 жыл бұрын

How to ajust the needle tension?

@RedBarnHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

You adjust the top tension with the top knob.

@ayeshafernando6834 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@4486xxdawson 3 жыл бұрын

Um you missed a guide but i know why , your missing the guide at the needle clamp ! I have this exact machine , someone tossed the poor thing to the curb for scrap , i grabbed it and brought it home cleaned all the cigarette smoke off it and oiled it let it sit cleaned it again new needle and boom mint running machine only missing bobbin case and i had many at home 😁 free is awesome and this machine works the same , can i ask if it still sews ok with out it ? All my vintage machines have one at the needle so ive never gone without threading every loop .

@RedBarnHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

It is missing the needle guide, but has no issues sewing without it.

@4486xxdawson 3 жыл бұрын

@@RedBarnHomestead nice to know , my 564 viking was missing one so replaced it before i used it so wasnt shur it needed it .👍

@shastaf1077 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I have my moms old machine & its temperamental af & I always got frustrated & had to call her. We no longer speak so this is amazing! Thanks so much!

@annemarkbliss5402 2 жыл бұрын

And me too thank you my mom is no more so I always find it hard to used the old machine

@RonsonDalby 3 жыл бұрын

The 237 manual shows the bobbin as having the thread run clockwise. i.imgur.com/aOIfd2O.jpg

@RedBarnHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve actually done it both ways and noticed no difference! Good to know!

@melindamckechnie7042 2 жыл бұрын

Mine isn’t stitching at all it’s been retreaded correctly AGAIN any ideas

@RedBarnHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately that may end up being a timing issue. If you’re feeling brave, look up how to adjust the timing on a sewing machine here on KZfaq - there are videos on how to do it!

@dianamoreno1655 Жыл бұрын

Se mueve la palanca de puntadas de mi máquina

@RedBarnHomestead Жыл бұрын

no creo que eso deba pasar...

@starrlara2012 2 жыл бұрын

Please talk about the thread tension regular

@RedBarnHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

How so?

@starrlara2012 2 жыл бұрын

@@RedBarnHomestead how to adjust it correctly ? Also does it help with bottom tension? Are there any number recommendations on the tension regulator?

@RedBarnHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Ah I see - I always start with the top tension around 5 - adjust from there based on the stitches. Bottom tension is unrelated, we do have a video on how to check that.

@starrlara2012 2 жыл бұрын

@@RedBarnHomestead thank you so much

@virginiaself8385 9 ай бұрын

I need help idk the modle number of my singer

@RedBarnHomestead 8 ай бұрын

Might have to look all over the machine but it’s on there somewhere.

@manuelduranraico2022 2 жыл бұрын

Nesesito saber porque mi maquina no ase sicxac

@estrellasdelunaa 10 ай бұрын

Y como llenamos el carrete?

@RedBarnHomestead 9 ай бұрын

It gets put on the upper peg, undo the clutch, and fill it.

@chaiciviche2207 11 ай бұрын

How old is this model though?

@RedBarnHomestead 11 ай бұрын

40+ years old now.

@ingridmera1124 2 жыл бұрын

Como se remata

@EriBarr 2 жыл бұрын

My top tention seems to be stuck at max .. nothing seems stuck together or anything.. what could be wrong

@RedBarnHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

The dial won’t turn? It may need oil?

@EriBarr 2 жыл бұрын

@@RedBarnHomestead thank you for answering!! The dial turns and I can see it moving while I’m turning it sort of like nut on a bolt.. when I turn it to the right it goes in and when I turn to the left it comes out, but the tension is really tight even at 0 if it’s at 9 it’s impossible to pull the thread through..

@saoudhayte6927 Жыл бұрын

سلام عليكم.ارجوا الترجمة بالعربية املك من هذا النوع ماكينة المزيد من فيديوهات شكرا على الشرح مفيد.معاك من الجزائر

@RedBarnHomestead Жыл бұрын

سيتعين عليك استخدام الترجمة من Google لذلك للأسف ، ويسعدك أنك وجدت الفيديو مفيدًا ، ونأمل أن نحقق المزيد منها قريبًا.

@hollybaileybaby Жыл бұрын

It looks like you are missing the needle clamp thread guide?

@RedBarnHomestead Жыл бұрын

This machine doesn’t have one - it has been removed.

@rogerpeggywheat1630 Жыл бұрын

You missed one guide right above the needle. Good video.

@RedBarnHomestead Жыл бұрын

This machine is actually missing that final guide. Thanks for watching!

@karinaoweisana2702 Жыл бұрын

My machine is not pulling up the bobbin thread

@RedBarnHomestead Жыл бұрын

You may need to check your timing or see exactly where it’s missing.

@nancytoro9517 2 жыл бұрын

En español por favor

@fouroakswisconsin 2 жыл бұрын

You missed one more area to thread just above the needle.

@RedBarnHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

No. This particular machine does not have that last thread guide.

@user-yr1kr7bw7q 3 жыл бұрын

طريقه ضبط الغرزه بتعمل من تحت الغريزه مش حلوه

@dadsazuul9629 2 жыл бұрын

Nueedle No thanks

@RedBarnHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of our more reliable machines.

@enithyepes1264 Жыл бұрын

por favor en Espanol gracias

@RedBarnHomestead Жыл бұрын

@@enithyepes1264 Sorry, you will need google translate for that.

@nonameavailable7914 Жыл бұрын

I bought an absolutely mint condition singer 223 for 30 bucks at a thrift store. Yall would love it

@RedBarnHomestead Жыл бұрын

No doubt, it’s always exciting finding deals!