Just bought one this week. Thank you very much for informative video will part numbers.

Very thorough, clear and instructive video featuring an absolutely pristine example of a Singer 99K. When threading, I think it would be worthwhile to mention that the presser foot should be in the lifted position so that the pressure is released from the tension plates so that the thread easily slides fully between the the tension plates. Inadvertent failure to fully engage the thread between the tension plates is a common error that is made when threading a sewing machine.

In my singer 99K manual, it shows the bobbin being loaded opposite of what you are showing. The Tip I was taught was to hold the bobbin vertically in your right index finger and thumb with your thumb closest to your body. The thread should drop from the back and down the left side, it looks like the letter P. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case, maintaining the P look. when you pull the thread, it should turn counterclockwise

Singer 99K or 201K are Heirloom quality, neat stitches and nice mechanical sound.

Thanks for the very educational video! You have made my nostalgic, yard sale purchase work like a charm. Your hand drawn diagram of how to thread the bobbin was very clear. Thanks again😊

Thank you thank you for making this video! I just purchased this machine used in good condition but it had no manual and watching this was so helpful.

Really found your video quality easy to follow and see with slow clear explanation despite one or two hick ups in content. Please keep making videos.

I have a 99k. I have the bobbin going counter clockwise. Also, there is a hole in that gooseneck to the left of the tension mechanism. The thread should go in that hole, otherwise the thread will break when you start to sew. Threading this way solved all my issues with my machine.

Thank you so much! I just bought one, beautiful machine! ❤

We have two 99K's; one in the case you have and another in a cabinet. Both auction finds. Hubby went through both of them and they are spectacular. And, YES, they like to be lubed!!

Thank you for your well-paced instructions. So easy to follow along with! Oiling a machine-how quaint? I never even noticed those holes at the top. Happy Sewing.

gracias maravilloso video, muy instructivo.

You helped me with this so much. Thank You!

excellent video very informative thank you

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Thank you so much👍

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Thanks for the help.

Loves it really helped me😊

I think my 99 instruction booklet tells me to have the bobbin thread coming from right to left OVER the top of the bobbin as its facing you before you insert it. You can check this by pulling on the bobbin thread before you insert it and when you do this the bobbin turns counter clockwise.

I'm having problems with my 99K again so watching tutorials. :) Yours is a bit different than mine. My dad had to redo the wiring to get it working. I can't get the light to work again, but that's fixable with a lamp. If you are lacking the book, you can find in online for free-the diagrams are bigger. Now I'm going to have to look for a hem guide.. The holes in the base plate are stripped, but I should able to get it to work. I have to use heavy duty singer needles, it doesn't like the needles otherwise. I just had to take the upper tension mechanism apart. I would love to have all the embroidery attachments for this workhorse, it works so much better than my newer machine. Did you just get a regular LED from the store? I usually end up ordering parts in bulk because I have a hard time finding the belts that I go through about every 15 months. Which is why I have a backup...

Thank you for this helpful tutorial. I just acquired mine for $20 and it needs some work before use. Where did you order your parts from? Do you know of anyone who will refurbish them ( rather than just a tune up from my local singer dealer)?

The last slot is actually open in front you can just "clip" it in!

Excellent video. How about motor lubricant? Where do you put it?

While plastic class 66 bobbins will work just fine in this machine, I have found that some will not fit on the 99k’s bobbin winder. If I must use plastic bobbins with this, I fill them on a stand alone bobbin winder.

I learned with bobbins that you have to mind yours "P"s and "Q"s.......with top-loading bobbins, it's loaded like a "p" (the tail on the left side) and with front-loading bobbins it's loaded like a lower case "q" (the tail on the right side). Check out page 17 of the document you showed in the segment about oiling. Great video otherwise and thanks for showing us how to take care of our 99Ks.

Hi. I have a 1949 Singer 99k. Overall it looks similar to yours in this video with a few exceptions. Do you know where I might find a manual to print out like yours?

How often does the machine needs to be oiled?