I am sure the spirits of the former singer sewing users are standing around the table watching you as you bring this wonder machine back to life

I’ve bought a 1906 15k today and have thoroughly enjoyed this video - twice now - and wanted to thank you! It’s beautifully shot and makes me see that I’ll be able to follow along and get mine thoroughly clean too. Now off to watch part 2! 😊

Brilliant! We don't get pink stuff near me, so I used 000 steel wool and 1500 sand paper on my chrome parts, the needle shaft and presser bar. I had to remove a great deal of rust and corrosion under the machine. My dog feed screws were seized, so I did not strip that down yet. I feared I would strip out the screw tops or my wrists. It has been oiled for two weeks now so I may try again. Here in the US 'paraffin' is a synthetic liquid wax used in wick lamps during blackouts. You have a wonderful voice, calm and certain, reassuring really. I think I could listen to you read the phone book. Informative tutorial, thank you very much.

This is the best cleaning video I've seen on the vintage sewing machines. This is the only video that covers all I needed to see. I would love to take apart and clean to this degree the sewing machine I inherited, but I am certain I would never be able to put it back together.

Thank you for this video! I am gearing up to restore my machine. I didn't catch the name of the US version of swarfega. I scrolled the comments but didn't see a similar question. Thanks again!

Thanks for mentioning the equivalent US products - I've been clicking from this video directly over to Amazon to add to my cart :-)

Poor thing left to unwanted. Too bad. Thanks for bringing this back to life.

Beautiful machine, glad to see it getting some love

Great video and detail! Looking forward to giving it a go on my machine.

Hello from Canada. Your videos are fantastic. I just discovered you today, and I've already watched 5 of them. Great photography. When I take a machine apart, I use a cardboard egg carton to place all my bits into (like with like). The nice thing is that the cardboard absorbs excess oil or water while you're working, and allows you to keep small items together. When I was still a novice I would label each compartment, but I find that isn't necessary any more. Can't wait to see what else you have in store for 2021. Would love to see motor rehab videos! Thanks for doing what you do. You are fabulous.

My dad emailed me this video to try to help me fix a 1951 machine, thank you!

I am keen following you to restore my machines. Thanks for the wonderful videos you make.

I have a 1921 singer 1591 model, the sphinx decals are nearly perfect but so dirty. Thanks for making the video very helpful for me !!

Thank you for sharing so that some people can learn from you. I have a collection and I restore as well. So good luck and Blessings

Thank you for sharing us the video on how to clean a sewing machine.I learn much on the video

you are wonderful. GREAT video, great demonstration, clear, excellent instruction!

Enjoyed watching you restore this lovely machine

Really helpful,thank you 👍 Just what’s I was looking for. I recently purchased one of these machines, and I need to be brave enough to take it apart and sort it out, just concerned I won’t be able to get it together again. Your instructions and tone of voice were very clear and have given me confidence to try

I know that this video is two years old, but have to say that I reconditioned my 1950 Singer following the sequence in this video. It now sews wonderfully well! Thank you so very much. I have sewn for years and never thought that I could service mu own machine!

Very informative thanks, hope you pick up where you left off, I don't want to miss anything 😕 I love watching the whole process and learning what to do so I can have a go 😊👍💖

Thanks for the video I managed to fix my MIL’s old singer15K after watching your video

A well described restoration process. You gave an excellent clear tutorial.

I really enjoyed this, thank you.

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! Your video is the best I've seen on how to restore a Treadle machine. I've had a Treadle machine sitting in the spare room waiting to be restored (its been at least 5 years since I last looked at it By using your tutorial, hopefully I can take it one small step at a time to work on it (if my husband doesn't take over). Thank you for complete instructions!!!!

This is a wonderful video!!! Thank you so much for posting!!!

Thank you so much for this. I have just bought an identical singer in similar condition. It has given me confidence to restore my machine step by step. Without your tutorial I would not be able to attempt this. Fear can sometimes hold you back!

Nicely done video. I've done a fair bit of restoration on vintage (pre 1900)woodworking and metal working tools. One thing I've battled, which you also seem to be encounter is that old machine screws have very narrow lots, relative to their diameter. This means that a modern screwdriver of the right blade width won't fit in the slot, and one is tempted to use a too-small screwdriver. Given that decent screwdrivers cost 50p at car boot sales (and less if you buy a bundle!!), the solution I've followed is to buy dedicated screwdrivers, and grind them down them to fit slimmer slots. This also has the side benefit of giving you a freshly ground screwdriver, which is less likely to slip. Grinding screwdrivers is pretty easy.

Brilliant tutorial on how to restore a 15K - I would have been stuck many times without this guide and by following all the steps we now have a fantastic looking machine that previously had been gathering dust in the garage for 25 years!!! The engineering on these machines is just amazing - can you imagine repairing something bought today in 90 years time? Thanks again for all your knowledge and perfectly explained steps. This has been a great lockdown 2.0 project :-)

That was really interesting. The machine looked so bad at the start. You really made it look so good I am really looking forward to see it finished. I love the singer machines. It is wonderful watching one come to life. Thank you for sharing your gifting.

Very well done and you have a great voice! I feel better about taking my machine apart now.

I followed your videos, part 1 and part 2, and I managed to restore my sewing machine! You are an excellent teacher…thank you so much.

The very best restoration video on vintage sewing machines I’ve seen on you tube. Very nice..

I have watched this video twice - so many helpful tips for cleaning up a vintage sewing machine. I really appreciate your advice. I am about to begin working on a Singer 201K that came to me with no cord or foot control. I am hoping to convert it to a treadle machine. I really enjoy working on vintage machines. It is fascinating to see how they work plus how well they were made. Thanks again for sharing!

Thank you very much for this tutorial. I just bought a 1951 201 to be used for parts but realised it was in better condition than I’d originally thought, so decided to restore it following your steps. It looks great! Downside is I still need to get another 201 to replace the tension assembly - is this where the addiction starts!?! Thanks again

Thank you so much for this video! Not sure how I've missed you given the amount of research I've done. So many excellent ideas. The knee pad is brilliant along with the tray underneath. Wish I would have started my cleaning with Gojo (I'm in the states) instead of oil. My 201 had a similar layer of grime, feed dogs looked identical. I've subscribed and will check out the rest of your videos. Thanks again!

Muito bom , não conhecia essa máquina Singer, ainda vou conseguir uma.Muito bom

I learned a lot from this video! My husband swears by Aero-kroil spray for seized parts. I tried it on my Singer 15-88, and it worked like magic! It did not affect the decals at all. Looking forward to checking out part 2! Thanks so much for your detailed video.

Great content, I have to clean out my old machine too, but I've been too scared to take it apart. This is very helpful!

Interesting, and well done. I learned plenty, and your speaking was clear, with a pleasing tone and style. Thank you!

What a great video. Thank you

Got a sweet deal at a yard sale today on one of these, I’m going to give this a go!

Amazing video and I have learnt so much from watching you.

Wow! I love to watch these old barn finds come back to life! That's why I love these old vintage machines because with some TLC and a lot of elbow grease, these machines can come back to enjoy another life of use. . I am truly surprised that the screws appear to come out quite easily. I think people tend to be afraid to take things apart and hope for the best. If organized and careful like you show, it can be done. What do you have to lose? Many thanks :) Can't wait to see if you get this machine stitching!!!

Great tutorial, I've learned a lot from you sharing. Honestly, I didn't think you could accomplish what you have done. Beautiful machine now.

I have an 1899 Improved Family 🤔 similar and can always learn new things. I have a Shark Rocket which is great for detailing.

Great video ..Happy New Year to you

Fascinating machine.

Great Video! you are a Master, Sir...

This is excellent ... I have just bought myself one of these machines. Mine is working but in need of intense cleaning.

Great restoration advice I am getting addicted to Singer

Really useful! I've just got a 15k hand-crank that is completely seized and I was wondering how on earth I could get it moving again. Thanks!

Thank you for your message of support , Half way through part one with my machine now! If its any help to others, I should have got the dust out before oiling. Only found this remarkable guide after having made a start on my own. Managed to wipe off the sticky dust/ oil with a brush & cloth, but would have been better to have hoovered first! Also do use as suggested - use pots to put parts in! Some screws have needed overnight WD40 to loosen. Also lucky to borrow some original Singer screwdrivers that are short in length , which has made it easier to undo I so agree about cleaning the machine with care. ( Have used hot soapy water( on another machine) , and then used sewing machine oil/ Mr Sheen to finish - but this machine had lost most of its decals and is in a very poor state so it was more about cleaning it as I bought at the height of covid last year) The current machine much to my delight appears to have the decals totally intact, and beneath the dirt and grime is showing great promise.... Hoping I do not let this machine down, as I feel that this machine was once very much loved, and looked after........

Fascinating!

Que maravilha ver seu zelo ao restaurar a máquina, pena que não entendo inglês, mas dá pra ter noção, grata

Beautiful job . Thank you. My latest hobby

Thank you so much Tony for this video. I am about to begin this process with my nans cabinet 15K80 which is in need of tlc. Cabinet damaged too…Long story so won’t go there…. Anyhoo, your video has given me hope as I am having difficulty finding a restorer so can hopefully do it myself now! Again, my thanks to you. Ps I also crochet, knit, spin, make bobbin lace and so have subscribed to both of your channels very interesting content 😊

Watching this restoration is so satisfying. It's like watching Pygmalion! lol

What a fantastic informative video, thankyou so much, so relaxing to watch, new sub, love from Ireland :-) xx

I have been looking for threadle machines for a long time.

Great work, I just picked up one in great condition for $30 Canadian. 15-J

I admire to your dedication of doing proper restoration . Watching from the Philippines 😊 😘 .

Well, I learned a lot about the names of the various parts, which was interesting in itself. "Nooks and crannies" no mystery there, we all know where they are... An entertaining watch dude....

I have also tremendously enjoyed watching your restorations and advise videos! so informative. My family have recently taken my grandmother's old 15K30 1934 (but with the body of a 1924-ish) singer as our family project. It has the Egyptian pattern, a real beauty ;) We've encountered your videos in our quest to restore it and have it work again. We've cleaned it of dust, disassembled the parts just as you did and oiled it with a sewing machine oil. We've skipped oiling with paraffin oil since we could only find ones for human consumption out here. It's been a day and the mechanism is still seized up. The hand wheel can turn freely, but the rest of the mechanism is still stuck aside for a slight movement of the thread take-up lever, needle bar and the related parts. underneath nothing moves. We are afraid something might be broken. Should we wait a couple more days or should we use the paraffin oil for consumption on the moving parts? We have seen a restoration video where the lady was using WD-40 to free up the frozen parts underneath. What do you recommend?

Thank you for this excellent tutorial! Do you have guidance on how to thread this machine? Mine is similar as I have a Singer Treadle dated 1892. Thank you!

Very informative. I need internal demo how to clean direct drive gears for 15 or 201 after motor is removed for cleaning. I have seized 201.

Wow... Excellent information! I recently acquired a Singer 29k58 that is stiff from extended non-use but it does turn. Questions.. 1) How long did you leave the parrafin to soak to loosen up the machine? 2) Did you wipe the parrafin away before applying the sewing machine oil? Thanks for the video...

Thanks a lot for this video, very helpful, well explained. I have a vintage singer machine JB104872 and I can't seem to find any information. Do you know anything about this model? The stitch regulator know does not work is like is fixed in place, the machine is control by a knee pedal instead of a foot pedal. Hope you can help. Thanks,

Nice video! I've got a Singer 66 and I'm trying to take the hand wheel off. It wont slide off like yours. Any suggestions?

these machines are incredibly complex ... gizmos and gadgets and little wheels and springs.... it is a wonder they work at all!

FABULOUS video. Thank you! Instead of kerosine oil (in USA), could denatured alcohol degrease the moving parts (not as much odor)?

Hi, I love you video. I have a question I want to buy a singer 15 , and I saw one in the internet what thinks do I need to check to make sure it works? I wanted as my mum used to have one and I’m sick new machines don’t saw jeans material? Can you help. Thanks

Thank you for "showing" how to restore!

I have a 1956K . What was that green/grease stuff you cleaned the exterior with?

I've got an immaculate 2 button foot pedal but which has no innards. Any idea of a website which might want it to buy?

When I try to remove the stitch length adjuster on my Singer 66, it will unscrew most of the way out then stops and I can't get it come all the way off. When I look inside the column, I can see a small part that is somehow connected to the adjuster. Do you know if this part has to be first removed in order to remove the adjuster?

I have this model and have used it many times. Definitely the Rolls Royce of sewing machines. Sadly the foot pedal has burnt out and I cannot locate one anywhere. Any suggestions would be helpful.

The video is very helpful. May I know that parafin used in the restoration is the same as parafin oil for cosmetic or the oil for oil lamp? Thank you.

I have that disease too! To much fun!

Thank you so much for making this video. It is extremely clear and easy to follow. The information about Singer screws having a unique thread is a key piece which I have not heard elsewhere - brilliant. Are you positive that the bright metal is chrome and not nickel plating? The reason I ask is that DIY nickel plating is not difficult at home for little cost and low risk, whereas I would never attempt chrome plating as it is a very hazardous process. Thanks.

Эта ш/ м за столетие мало работала - это видно рисунку и нет потёртостей. Прихватило в каретке челнок? У моей ш/м так было! Но время ее ушло безвотратно! Спасибо за обзор!!!

I received a 1913 Singer in its cabinet for a Mothers day gift this year. It has a lot of dirt and old oil on it. I was wondering if it would be worth taking the machine completely apart and cleaning and re-oiling it or is the cleaning you did in this video sufficient enough to be able to use the machine. I would add a photo but I cannot. She is a beautiful machine and the cabinet she is in is in great condition. The top part of the flip top needs to be resurfaced but otherwise she is in great condition. Other than needing to be cleaned real good and oiled I think she is in good condition.

I have just been given a singer 15 treadle with no code marking the date. I'm in the UK but the machine and treadle are marked Singer Co NY. (1879-1995 I think). It's also got a long beak shuttle, which I know nothing about, and is in a sorry state. I think it's what you call a fiddle base. Do you know anything about them? I've never restored a machine before but felt so sorry for this one, and have been doing lots of research but can't find out much about this model. I would appreciate any advice or info Thankyou for your very informative videos

I'm a leftie and seeing machines were made for me

Hi there! The screw at the top for the presser foot won't budge at all is there anything you can recommend? I tried lubricating it with machine oil then cleaning it off so I can try to unscrew it with a vice grip tool but it still won't work 😔 If it still doesn't work is it possible to sew with the presser foot up? I've tried sewing but the thread keeps jamming underneath and it won't stitch at all any idea why that happens? Thank you!

i'm about to do this to a Aluminim body style Singer 201k I did it once already. Soooo satisfying!!! Still learning more about mechanical and electrical....but enjoying the process

Do you have a preference for rust removal on sewing machine guts? Featherweight that was damaged in a flood, and another flood and... so much water damage and rust.

I just got one and I need help with the cleaning of it what type of oil do I need and what shud I clean it with thanks

I have a 15k80 in pretty good nick. But when I loosen the stop motion screw, it only disconnects the balance wheel sometimes. Any ideas on how to resolve?

olá eu estou querendo o manual de serviço da Singer 666 ou 667 vc tem?

Sorry to ask a silly question, but is there a specific type of paraffin you use? TIA

Any alternatives to Swarfega? It's not available in my area 😢

You use emery tape to polish the rust off. Soak the parts in varasol. You clean machine when repair is done.

I'm trying to clean my Singer Improved Family, but there are a few parts that seem to be permanently stuck (the stop motion, the face plate and two bobbin pins). What should I do? I've been oiling them for two days at this point

Please, can you describe the products that you are using during all the process?

What if you needed to remove the needle bar? Could you please show how to do that?

Is there an alternative to paraffin that can be used for cleaning the moving parts? Mine is similar to yours in terms of old grease/oil etc. I don't have any paraffin though, so I would have to buy some - but can only find it in 4 litre containers! That's a bit excessive for one sewing machine! 😂

That's interesting that the bobbin is a more modern one not the original singer bobbins which although look similar to the brother machine are actually slightly slimmer. Completely messes with the seam. Can I ask could you use wd40 on the moving parts would that spoil the workings

Hi Im looking at a 15j...that is what is marked on it... is it a 15-91? Im wondering what the differences are.... thnx

Great video!! Could have done without the massage music though which was very annoying after a few mins.

Is the machine welded down to the Bobbin Plate, or is it screwed in and able to be removed from the plate?