Singer 99 Restoration - Part 1 - Identify your Singer 99 ***New Series Launch!***

Singer 99 Restoration - Part 1 - Identify your Singer 99 New Series Launch!

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Launch of the Singer 99 Series! Get ready to fully restore your Singer 99 with me! First, let's determine which model you have by looking at the changes Singer made to the model 99 over the years. #restoration #vintage #sewingmachine #craft
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List of supplies and links:
Various sized flat head screw drivers such as...
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Penetrating oil, I love Aerokroil by Kano: amzn.to/3R1a25h
Lily White Sewing Machine Oil: amzn.to/3Ej1O0F
Sew-Retro Sewing Machine Grease: singer-featherweight.com/prod...
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Old cotton t-shirts cut into pieces or other rags
Blue shop towels: amzn.to/45yO2D6
Sandwich bags (to keep parts together)
Feeler gauge for setting feed dog height and presser foot height: amzn.to/3YZJbbq
Thread tension meter: singer-featherweight.com/prod...
Tweezers: amzn.to/45Os7r7
Several small artist paint brushes and a 1" chip brush (you can buy on Amazon but they are cheaper at stores like Walmart and Harbor Freight)
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@raclac3770 10 ай бұрын

Love this new series! I have a few 99s. In bentwood cases I have a 1914 hand crank, 1923, 1927 and 1942 Wrinkle (Godzilla) with back tack. I also have two 1956 machines in simple wooden bases. Big thank you to Bob Fowler for helping me with a missing reverse lever 😊. Thank you Bob!

@SewingMachineRehab 10 ай бұрын

Oh wow, you have a great collection! I am sure some of them will have variations that are different from the machines I will be working on. Bob is incredible, he has been so helpful to me any time I have a question. He knows his stuff and is a wonderful resource! Thanks for watching!

@Sewist12 10 ай бұрын

I have a 1923 Singer 99 in a bentwood case, a knee control, but a different style of attached light. There is also a decal that says Great Britain. I don’t believe my machine has an aluminum head, as the head is magnetic and aluminum in non-ferrous. I am really looking forward to this new series! Your videos are truly some of the best I have found on KZfaq. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise!

@SewingMachineRehab 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I do my best :) I am excited to test out the knee control and see how hard it would be to fit it with a foot control if you wanted to. I personally like knee controls, no pedals sliding around the floor, haha.

@pdeavers5960 10 ай бұрын

My parents gave me my Singer 192 Spartan when I was 11 years old in the ‘60s. I shudder now to remember some of the things I did as a child learning on this machine! It runs great, has been serviced & timed once (I managed to keep it clean somehow) and it is still my main machine.

@SewingMachineRehab 10 ай бұрын

Wow! What a wonderful gift! You must have so many memories from your Spartan. They were built to last! I love that it is still your main machine, thank you for sharing!

@lizlittle7064 5 ай бұрын

I have the knee control 99. My husbands grandmothers machine.

@SewingMachineRehab 5 ай бұрын

So wonderful to have a family heirloom!

@tcap7917 6 ай бұрын

Just acquired a 99k from 1955 with back tack. After some cleaning oiling and tweaking she now looks and sews beautifully.

@SewingMachineRehab 6 ай бұрын

Great job!

@jefferyjeffery13 2 ай бұрын

I just got a 99K hand crank. This series is what I need. It is pretty clean, but still needs a refesh and some things repalced (on order, real vintage parts). Your series should get me sewing on it soon!

@SewingMachineRehab 2 ай бұрын

How wonderful! I have a hand crank as well and it is needing a little TLC. Hopefully when I finish this series I can give it the attention it deserves!

@debhamer9644 25 күн бұрын

Early 99

@BobFowlerWorkshop 10 ай бұрын

Nicely done!An aluminum bodied 99 is on my bucket list...

@SewingMachineRehab 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Bob! I didn't know they existed until my customer sent me this one!

@marlene2200 3 ай бұрын

Vocês tem as máquinas mais bonitas que já vi😍Parabéns pelo belo trabalho👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@SewingMachineRehab 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I love what I do :)

@brendaclement6753 10 ай бұрын

I always enjoy your videos. So well laid out and informative. I do have some 99s, but don’t know which ones. Still working and when I retire soon, this is the number one hobby I want to get back to.

@SewingMachineRehab 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I love having something like this to keep me busy. I hope you are able to get back to your hobby soon!

@sherriharris6142 10 ай бұрын

I'm very excited about this series! I have 3 early 99s; 2 from 1923 and one 1925.

@SewingMachineRehab 10 ай бұрын

Yay! I am excited too, it's going to be a fun journey!

@debhaugen7543 9 ай бұрын

I have a 1924 99 in a 301 cabinet with knee lever. I’m very excited to take this journey. Your videos are awesome! Thank you!

@SewingMachineRehab 9 ай бұрын

Hi! Glad you are following along, it is going to get interesting when we get to the knee lever!

@loosoonhung4796 Ай бұрын

I was given a 99k circa 1956 with a cabinet and bench. Apart from grease stains on the body here and there, it looks new. Runs fine. I was m intending to take everything apart and clean it. So I am following your video direction. I have already cleaned up the motor.

@SewingMachineRehab Ай бұрын

I know you are going to love this machine! Good luck with your clean up, sounds like you have a real treasure!

@amandasewsembroidery 3 ай бұрын

I got a late 99k at a thrift store today but someone had cut the outlet cord off! So i took it straight to the repair shop. Im excited for when ill get it back.

@SewingMachineRehab 3 ай бұрын

How exciting! I hope you love it!

@bulls8453 8 ай бұрын

I have a Spartan that I picked up at an antique shop for $20 with a case a few years ago. I also just got a Featherweight with table at a bargain price and restored it following your videos. It was missing the foot pedal and a few brass washers and now sews beautifully. I can’t wait to do the same for the Spartan. Your videos are great!!

@SewingMachineRehab 8 ай бұрын

Hi! Congratulations on your Featherweight restoration! You will love the Spartan too, I am working on the next videos in the 99 series but the holidays have slowed me down a bit. Stay tuned and thank you for your kind words!

@arobril8701 4 ай бұрын

I have 99 from 1935 that is in a veneered wood cabinet. It has the light the motor and knee control. I bought it from a guy that built wooden boats.

@SewingMachineRehab 3 ай бұрын

How cool!

@andrewmandywilsontatham49 7 ай бұрын

I have 5 99k's ranging from 1937-1957. Interestingly, one 1957 is the old style in a bentwood case, the other is in the 2-tone brown and white box. Both have reverse and knee levers. I think the boxed one also has the plain nose plate, while the other 4 all have the ornate one. I'm in NZ, and these seem to be the most common black Singer: followed by the 66 Lotus treadle 6 drawer, and the 201 in various formats.

@SewingMachineRehab 7 ай бұрын

What a nice collection! I can’t wait to get to the knee control, I have some plans for it!

@davidanddavidstrading 5 ай бұрын

I have a Spartan 192k. I think that is a 99, with less dress. Looking forward to your video so I can restore my machine!!

@SewingMachineRehab 5 ай бұрын

Hi! It is a 99 with less dress. :) I'm working on getting these videos out as I can and enjoying every moment of it! Good luck with your Spartan!

@davidanddavidstrading 5 ай бұрын

@@SewingMachineRehabWow, this little machine is a beast! Taking Tex 90 threads no issue!1

@charlesmorgan9078 6 ай бұрын

I just got a 99K today according to the serial numbers it was manufactured in Scotland in 1912. I’m really looking forward to your video series. Mine is a hand crank. Thanks in advance

@SewingMachineRehab 5 ай бұрын

I have a hand crank 99 as well! Beautiful machine and beautiful sound. Sometimes I just turn the hand crank to hear it. The rest of the 99 series is coming, it is a labor of love for sure!

@gaetanetheriault7877 4 ай бұрын

I have a Singer 15-88 in a wooden base covered with leather?…it has the number JC1222295 on a plate on the machine. The tension gauge is left side of the machine towards the back. The reverse and forward is a numbered stitch length. It works like a charm! I oil it and clean it after each projects. I do keep a toothbrush for that purpose. I do have a light and a foot base. I have no clue what year it is? Got it in 1966. It weighs a ton! I also have a 401J…the first zigzag…inherited from my mother. I quilt!

@SewingMachineRehab 4 ай бұрын

Sounds wonderful! Keep taking care of it like that and you will be sewing on it for years to come. Thank you for sharing!

@JebbAdams 10 ай бұрын

You's guys are amazing! Thanks so much for more awesome fun! 99 is my next buy! Thanks!

@SewingMachineRehab 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Jebb, hope you are well!

@JebbAdams 10 ай бұрын

@@SewingMachineRehab Things are busy & exciting! Thank you Madame Mentor! Thanks!

@JRJonesOD 2 ай бұрын

I began watching your channel when my wife bought me a 221 for my birthday back in April. I just finished your series for the 301 I bought 2 weeks ago. This weekend, my wife found a 99, and we picked it up today. It's an early model with a knee controller. I'm excited to go through this series and get it cleaned up and working at peak performance. Thanks for sharing your insight and passion.

@SewingMachineRehab Ай бұрын

That is awesome! So glad you are having fun restoring machines, once you start it is hard to stop!

@vickrickers 10 ай бұрын

I have the later 99

@Kar41run 3 ай бұрын

I have a centennial 99k, 1951 which is the older design in Brentwood case.

@SewingMachineRehab 3 ай бұрын

Nice!

@williamcannon2825 22 күн бұрын

I have a 1928 model 99 with a foot pedal and a light! Just trying to learn how to use it. I've found the new bulbs don't work in the original holder. I'm going to take it to Singer for evaluation. Thanks for your info!

@SewingMachineRehab 11 күн бұрын

You are welcome! I hope you got your light problem sorted out!

@edithmonteith9557 9 ай бұрын

The k stands for Kilbowie which is where they were made which is an area of Clydebank.

@SewingMachineRehab 9 ай бұрын

Yes! It is fun to learn about the history of the machines, thanks for sharing!

@ecay 5 ай бұрын

I have the late model 99. It came with no bass. It came with no motor. It came with no light and I was able to get it completely working. Cleaned up. Take it all apart. Cleaned up. Put back together and it sews great. Now I had a Kenmore 3/4 machine that had a case. I just took that out of that base because it didn't need a base and I used it for the 99. I'm trying to find one I want but that's kind of getting difficult but I like my 99. So between it and the Kenmore 3/4 machine I have two small sewing machines

@SewingMachineRehab 5 ай бұрын

Great job on your 99! Good luck finding the base for your Kenmore!

@fransmith7905 4 ай бұрын

I was so excited to find this series! I recently bought a 99K made in March 1957 and though in good shape I wanted to go thru it to check to things. It definitely needs a belt replaced.

@SewingMachineRehab 4 ай бұрын

Good luck! Let me know if you need any help!

@dsquierj 7 ай бұрын

Mine is a 1949 era 99, so it doesn't have the numerical stitch or tension settings, but does have the external speed controller, which is mounted in its case for use by knee

@SewingMachineRehab 7 ай бұрын

Nice! I think it is fairly easy to get used to the ones without the numbered dials. Thanks for sharing!

@nickirutkowski6517 5 ай бұрын

I’ve been given a 99 made in 1908 in Wittenberg Germany according to the serial number. The Bentwood cover is in good shape. Now to restore the machine to working condition. Your videos are of immense help.

@nickirutkowski6517 5 ай бұрын

Forgot to include it has a knee control.

@SewingMachineRehab 5 ай бұрын

I am so glad they are helping! I am working to get them out, I wish I could do it faster. Just need more days in a week or more hours in a day. :) Thanks for watching! We will be covering that knee control!

@liannebennett5264 10 ай бұрын

I have my mother's 1941 Godzilla 99, on which I learned to sew. It has the angled lamp, back tack, a metal Godzilla foot pedal and a numbered tension dial. It also has a walnut bentwood case which I refinished in my youth. About a year ago I rewired her and have replaced the foot pedal with an electronic version. (I have kept the original pedal, but don't use it.) My daughter found me a Featherweight (also a1941), so I have really enjoyed your Featherweight videos too. Interestingly, both machines were manufactured in New Jersey.

@SewingMachineRehab 10 ай бұрын

How neat! Even more special when it is a family heirloom!

@maryrcowgill6442 10 ай бұрын

I am so happy you are providing this 99 series! I own a 1922 aluminum model 99. These are rare because Singer inexplicably decided to manufacture only 8,000 of these in aluminum. I have wanted to restore mine but the unfamiliar wiring configuration has intimidated me. Thank you for providing the instruction I've been hoping to find!

@SewingMachineRehab 10 ай бұрын

Hi! I didn’t know the number of machines they made in aluminum so thanks for that info! I love how light it is! Yes, the videos on the wiring are going to be interesting, probably the most complicated I have worked on. Should be fun!

@lindacarlotti333 8 ай бұрын

I have a 99k Nov 23, 1955. I also have a 99 Feb 1 1928 that came with a bentwood case, however, the kneebar is missing. My husband is going to try to make me one by tube bending. I watch Bob Fowlers videos every week.

@SewingMachineRehab 8 ай бұрын

Hi! Love the 99’s! I think they are under appreciated. How nice that your husband is able to fashion a knee bar, I hope it works out! Sometimes we just have to think outside the box when we need parts for these old machines since they don’t make parts for them anymore. :)

@lindacarlotti333 8 ай бұрын

My treadle is to small for my 27 so I am going to use plexiglass on the top so I can use it.

@joycepereira156 5 ай бұрын

I just bought a 1922 99K that looks exactly like the early model you are working on, also a knee lever. (I would love a parts list. I'm in need of a new belt and a new tension spring and my amazon purchases are not Singer brand and do not fit). Your videos are beautifully done; your camera work and voice over are professional, clear, and very helpful as you actually explain what to do if parts are not easily removed. One very comical moment was when things were not working after reassembly and after several removal and reassembles realized the machine needs to be replaced in the case. You mentioned that in your first video which of course I had skipped. Thank you again for all of the detailed work. Loved having a woman to woman instruction without all the extraneous filler or noise, direct and to the point.

@SewingMachineRehab 5 ай бұрын

Hi! I am so glad the videos have been helpful so far! Yes, these need a base for sure! Have you looked at Bob Fowler's website for a parts list? I'm not sure if he has one there or not. Sometimes that old information is really hard to find. Let me know if you find a good resource!

@LucilleCarmichaelPDX 10 ай бұрын

I have a 99K10 also! One of my favorites. Yes, the bed is also aluminum.

@SewingMachineRehab 10 ай бұрын

Nice! I didn't even realize at first that it was lighter but when I was researching the records and found the note that it was aluminum, I had to go lift it again. I read somewhere that they made a small number of them that way but then due to the war the aluminum was needed for war related supplies. Not sure if that is true but it would make sense!

@dawndraper9897 10 ай бұрын

I have an old-style 99 that I will have to get down from its shelf to see if it is an aluminum head. I had no idea that some of them were. I also have a newer style 99, so it will be fun to follow along and decide which one I want to work on. In addition, I recently acquired a 185J that has been in an outdoor shed for a long time. I don't know if it can be saved, the bobbin case is so rusty, but maybe I will give it a try. I'd love to get it working and put a hand crank on it! Thanks for this series, I am going to enjoy it.

@SewingMachineRehab 10 ай бұрын

Maybe you can do both! It 's amazing how much lighter the aluminum one is, it's kind of spoiling me at the moment!

@janevacani6789 10 ай бұрын

I have an early 99k with hand crank, plus an electric and hand crank 185k which I just see as 99k in different clothes 😊

@SewingMachineRehab 10 ай бұрын

Exciting! I am expecting a 99k hand crank to be delivered to me very soon! And yes, they are just a different color correct? I haven't had a 185k on my bench yet.

@janevacani6789 10 ай бұрын

@@SewingMachineRehab Yes, as i'm in the UK the 185k came in the two tone brown colours.

@litha1973 5 ай бұрын

I have a late 99k it's got a foot pedal and it's pretty heavy. Serial number says it's from 1955

@SewingMachineRehab 5 ай бұрын

They are definitely not light! But great straight stitchers. I hope you enjoy sewing with yours!

@sallycrawford7205 7 ай бұрын

I was gifted a Summit treadle machine. Have you ever heard of it? Trying to learn more about it.

@SewingMachineRehab 7 ай бұрын

Hi! I haven't heard of it, have you found anything out? Treadle machines are fabulous!

@sallycrawford7205 7 ай бұрын

@@SewingMachineRehab I have found it was manufactured by AG Mason and they were bought out by White. Now that the holidays are over I will continue some research. I do need a belt so I need to find a supplier. I live in Central FL.

@wendyrowland7787 6 ай бұрын

The Clydebank sewing machines were made with the scrapped aluminium from Spitfire fighter planes at the end of WW2.

@SewingMachineRehab 5 ай бұрын

Yes, isn’t that amazing?! What history in these machines!

@JesusisKing222 10 ай бұрын

I have the later 99k and am looking forward to this series! What years was the Spartan manufactured?

@SewingMachineRehab 10 ай бұрын

Hi! I am excited for it too! From what I have found, the Spartan was made from 1959-1961. So only for a few years and it ended right around the time they stopped making the 99 all together. There was at least one other version of the 99 that I don’t have, hoping this series gives everyone a good idea of how to work on them and maybe eventually I can make some videos on the other versions. There were variations in the hardware on the knee control and also the stitch regulators and tension mechanisms. Probably because they made them for such a long span of time. Whew!

@darleneroger4496 Ай бұрын

Ok Have my late 99 all apart and in bags ready to clean each section. is there videos to reassemble? I cannot seem to find them.

@SewingMachineRehab Ай бұрын

They are coming, I truly feel bad that everyone has had to wait so long but as I commented to another viewer, I think of them constantly! I so appreciate your patience as I work in the filming and editing to my schedule. I am looking forward to the moment I film and upload the last video in this series, it will be a real accomplishment! Thank you for your patience, the videos are coming!

@sonsandgrandsons 10 ай бұрын

I was given a late 99K and have sewn a couple projects with it. Looking forward to your series.

@SewingMachineRehab 10 ай бұрын

I am so glad you will be following along!

@dianaaponte4636 6 ай бұрын

I have heard late 99

@dianaaponte4636 6 ай бұрын

Hi my singer 99 stopped stitching what do I do. My brother gave me this in July for my 71 birthday

@inforestsweheal Ай бұрын

How do you reassemble? Do you have a series on that? I took apart the presser foot thing and now I want to put it back, but the spring mechanism wasn't where it was supposed to be so now I don't know where to put it.

@SewingMachineRehab Ай бұрын

Hi! This series is still in progress and I work on it when I can. Right now I have half of the cleaning footage shot and once that is done I will start the reassembly process. It's taking me longer than I would like to complete, probably because I chose to do two different models of 99's at the same time. And...they are not the only machines on my bench, I work them in between customer machines. Once the cleaning part is finished the reassembly should go much faster, be easier to shoot and edit and share with everyone! All I can say is thank you for your patience! I know there are other versions of 99's out there as well, can you imagine if I tried to do them all? Oof! It's my hope that this process will be able to help at least a few people...that would make me really happy! Thank you for following along and rest assured, I think of this series when I wake up and when I fall asleep at night. I want it to be finished too! :)

@dianejackson4165 Ай бұрын

I have a singer 99k I think from the 1950, I need a new motor band, can you tell me what size?, and where can I buy. Thanks

@SewingMachineRehab Ай бұрын

Hi! I am not sure where to find one, I haven't had to replace one before. It may be that you have to find on on Ebay from a motor that was scrapped for parts. Sorry I can't be of more help!