1948 Singer 15-91 Sewing Demonstration
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- Totally restored 1948 US made, vintage Singer 15-91.
- Vertical Oscillating Hook Home Sewing Machine
- Class 15 Bobbin
- .53 Amp Direct Drive "Potted" Motor
- Straight Stitcher
- - Věda a technologie
Today is July 24, 2018, I was just given a 15-91 machine & the original cabinet from a dear friend that got this machine when she was 12 years old and is now 81 years old. I feel this is a Blessed gift that I will cherish for the rest of my life, I am 70 years old. I will gift this to my Great Granddaughter. I will be setting this up tomorrow and start using it. :~)
I just turned 54. I never liked sewing but I got a brand new Singer in 2005 but only to adjust the hem on my kids jeans. After a little over a year my kids got taller and thinner so I put it away. I pulled it back out to do face mask and found I liked sewing and decided I wanted to learn to quilt but the throat on my machine is very small. I saw videos where these poor woman are showing you can quilt on these machines and some call it the stuff and sew lol. Anyway, I still had my mother's singer like this one in storage and I was telling a neighbour how I wish it still worked. She told me of a singer shop near us and I took it there. The lady kept it for almost 2 weeks and She got it going!!! All she did was lube it up real good! My mother got this machine used back in the late 50's and she made our clothes on it! My mom past in 2001 and it's a lovely reminder of her. I don't even want to sew on my newer one now!❤
Beautiful story! Enjoy her machine. Having an heirloom like that is a real gift.
@@thesergeant3524 thank you. Yes I use this machine almost every day. I know my mom would be happy if she was here today and would be amazed that this machine is so extraordinary!
My neighbor had a yard sale today and I got one of these for $40! Can't believe my luck, it was just sitting there winking at me.
I am lucky enough to have one of these machines. I do 99.5% of my sewing on it! Love it so much. I call it Bessie! ☺
can you add me on instagram @gingerdomus im a clothing designer jewelry manufacturer and would love to have the number of someone who has the same machine as me and maybe we could figure out some parts i could make for them to improve their function or just name plates over the singer that can be jbwelded on or leave very short mounting pegs that say singer or custom logos ect ....I've already made one and would love to make more and would give u one ....just want someone to share knowledge W and possibly could help me on a few ?s....thanks alot
much love .......from -Mike
Can you help me please?? I have one and I can’t get the thread out!! It’s coming out of a hole where the needle goes and I can’t find the source of it
@@zukio6088 Take the hook out and clean all the hook system, that will solve your problem.
@@diankysanchezglez4636 is there any machine similar to this.. that you know of?
@@priscillaalvarado3252 Hello there. I'd love to answer your question if you told me what brand and model you're talking about. Are you referring to the Singer 15-91? Thanks.
I've always admired sewing machines for their almost magical mechanism, but I never really thought much of the aesthetics of the old Singers until I saw this one. That is actually beautiful.
I'm a beginner and I just found one of these beauties at a garage sale last week :) thanks for the video, happy sewing!
Awesome demonstration! I just purchased a 15-90 at a flea market and I can't wait to use it!
I bought a 15-91 years ago and love it. I bought a 201-2 for $40.00 at a flea market and now own all THREE models that Singer made with potted motors. The 101 predecessor is almost as quiet as the 201 and used the same gear setup. Love those vintage machines.
I have a 15-125 and two 15-91’s. Am Very Excited sewing with my Beautiful Ladies, have named them with Cajun Princess names.
I inherited my grandmother’s 15-91 in its original sewing table. And both are in gorgeous condition! I haven’t used it yet, but your video has made me very excited to get started! I did take notice of your warning about the electrical. Lucky for me, My husband is an electrical engineer, so I’ll have him check it over for me. Many thanks!
Another great model, produced by Singer for many years! Yours looks to be in excellent condition!
Happy Sewing 😊
Beautiful!
I have one of these beauties. Estate sale $75 in original Singer Queen Ann style cabinet with matching seat. They are beautiful machines. They sound awesome and sew perfectly. Nice video! Thanks for posting.
My mother-in-law gave me hers before she passed. It's the exact same one! I love it!!
Thank you. I was given this machine after my neighbor passed away. I am not sure how to use it yet, and you are giving me the courage to give it a go.
Love this video. I have my grandmother's 15-91 and my mother's 301, and my 237 given to me for Christmas in 1967. Love them all. I got a Janome for Christmas a few years ago. I use it a bunch for the zigzag, but prefer the vintage machines. It's worth the money to have the professionally serviced if they have been stored for a while. From there, just use them, care for them and love them...
I have my mother's sewing machine that was bought in 1967.My mother died 10 years ago and I am 51 now.I don't have any manual & don't know model number even.Its a problem to solve the faults these days because every where I see local machines.
I love these machines.
Thank you for the well done video. I inherited my 15-91 from my dad who bought it for upholstery. I've made or modified lots of camping gear with it but didn't understand some of the features of the machine. Adjusting the spring pressure on the foot was helpful on my most recent project. I've used my wife's Elna but I still prefer straight stitching with this machine.
Great tutorial, thank you! Thanks for giving me the confidence that I can repair my new old Piedmont.
My grandma recently received a 1937 singer sewing machine. I believe it is Model 15-91 and she wants it completely restored. Thank you for your video!! Definitely subscribed!
I just had one of these given to me and it is also in pristine condition. I’m excited to learn more about this machine!🥰
I just got mine today for my Christmas present. I was in luck because the man retired from repairing sewing machines. My Singer 15-91 was made in March 3, 1952, has new electric, new wiring, new everything and the gold decoration was not rubbed off at all. thanks for sharing and great video
Nice machine, I just picked up a 15-91 beauty that was originally purchased in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles, in 1952, it's a Centennial
Came with original sales receipts and payment books, Singer sewing class information etc and it looks almost like your machine, shiny and nice!!
Amazing machine! I picked this model up in a thrift shop for $100 from an elderly couple! it was a little dirty and I a few pieces on the light were loose, nothing a screw driver couldn't fixed! Cleaned her up and she sews like a champ!! The desk was in bad shape, sanded the wood down filled some wholes and cracks with wood putty and re stained it cherry black to match my furniture!! And wow she looks good as new and works like a charm!! Due to this video, now I know the model type! :D
beautiful!I went from an advanced computerized model with a fried motherboard to a singer 201 - 2 and have totally swung to vintage. I'd only take another modern one if it were free. I've got 5 vintages!
I was given a 15 , it's like this and it's great, I would never have a computerized on. I like computers, but not for this
I feel the same. I got rid of my plastic expensive computer sewing machine. These are treasures that can actually be used.
Well, janome got me last year when during a night shift I emailed a dealer and said I'd buy that top of the line ocean liner of an m7 if she'd knock 2 grand off the price. I never thought she'd DO it! I still love my vintage beauty's, but that m7 is pretty cool.
Wow. Just kind of stumbled on this video while looking at videos of the new computerized machines that are out there. Great job on the video! I personally have three Berninas, which include the 880. However, I have my mother’s 1948 Singer 15-91 in the cabinet. I also have her sister’s 1942 201-2 in the cabinet. The sale barn in Illinois didn’t want them when I sold my Aunt’s house in 2014 after she passed at 98, so I just moved them to Florida. My Mom and Aunt had both been in Florida with me since 2012, and Mom just passed last month at 95. I haven’t plugged them in, but I think they both still work-Aunt Helen had still been doing some sewing before I moved her down here. Right now my serger and one of my Berninas are sitting on the cabinets, sturdy you know, but I am thinking I am going to have to move them off and get them out and give them a try. My Aunt had worked for the local Singer shop at one point in her youth, so was good at cleaning and oiling them. I do have a local guy who could get them back up to speed if need be.
I just inherited my great grandmothers Singer Style 15-91 from 1953. It’s in perfect working order, but I have no idea to use it. I’m trying to use CZcams tutorials but I’m not having much luck lol. I wish I had someone here with me to teach me how to use it. Threading a machine is the stuff of nightmares. It looks almost exactly as new as this one. I can’t wait to finally get the hang of it.
Really enjoyed this video - very informative! And I appreciate your enthusiasm for these vintage machines, as I share the feeling (my restored Maytag washers are testament to that!). I currently have a Singer 27-4 treadle, which I love, but I saw a 15-90 in an antique store and was intrigued. Now that I've heard your recommendation, among others, I'm sold on this model. It would be nice to have a machines that reverses, as well as that cool, adjustable stitch-length control knob that works with the reverse lever.
I got super lucky and got a working one FOR FREE. I forgot how to set up a sewing machine and all of the tutorials nowadays are modern ones. So thank you for this!
My grandma and my great grandma had one like that, they sew so many quilts on it. So many great memories 💕
how can we act like an advanced country when we used to make things like this i want a new one damnit the crap they make now is awful, they literally make it for us to throw away knowing our landfills are full and were suffocating on garbage :( instead of just making somehting that last 100 years like this beautiful thing
I have a few old Singers and they are a thing of beauty. They are workhorses.
Yep. Hardware like this is still going strong after a century, whilst new gear falls over the moment the warranty expires.
Planned obsolescence
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I will sell you one of these if you still want it. $75.00 plus shipping.
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"It will definitely outlast you" haha. I'm sold.
I’ve got a 15-91 and don’t know crap about sewing machines but I got it working perfectly after watching a few videos. Parts are easy to buy. No frills but easy to work on. I later bought a 127 and that machine is even easier to work on but has a funky bobbin. Incidentally the 127 runs very smooth like what you would imagine when someone says “runs like a sewing machine”. Smoother than my 15-91.
Both of my machines were built in the late 1940’s.
My neighbor gave me one as a gift. It had been her mother's machine for several years. She made all of her children's clothes with it. When she pasted at the age of 85. This machine can and does sti'll sew to this day. This little machine is a keeper.
Unlike the junk made today, these were made to last forever. I have a 201-2, and won't ever get rid of it. Superb machine. Thank you 😊.
Good simple description of this machine. I bought a Japanese clone that by convos from others they say its a 15. It was set up as a hand crank in vintage case. I may get a potted motor for it or put it into my red eye treadle cabinet. It has unusual decals. Think holiday of light, Daiwa. Which is India. I also love that guys are gettin to know about old machines. Some are even using their auto repair skills and casting parts. I have 8 vintage now and plan to teach sewing. I learned on a treadle at 7 and then my mother got a Singer, maybe a 15 also with only straight stitch. Until I was 21 and bought my own first cheap machine with zig zag, I only sewed with straight stitch. In a way better because I had to learn more couture type finishes. Stitch Witchery did not have adhesive back then. You over cast seams with it.
I have this in a treadle version and use it for free motion quilting. It works wonderfully! It is a low shank machine so you can put modern low shank presser feet on it. Love it!
I love this video. Thank you for posting. I stumbled upon one today. That is almost 100% perfect. I picked it up for $65 and it runs like a dream. It has all the original parts, plus all the feet, button holer and manuel.
I just got one these and I’m assuming it’s safe to plug into modern home outlets right? Like the voltage won’t overwhelm the motor?
@@sarahlouisebyrd6060 good question. I just plugged mine in and the plug didn’t go all the way through the outlet. It still works but with the prongs of the plug only halfway in. Kinda scary. Felt like I was going to get a shock. But I was ok. Just wondering about the plug and also is that what he was saying about the wiring he had to replace many times on the machines he got.
Thank You for the well made, educational video. much appreciated
thank you for the comment!
I have a 1951 15-91 and it is my absolutely favorite quilting machine. It is great for free motion quilting machine. I have about 30 machines and each one has a purpose. If I could keep only one or two, it would be this one and one of my featherweights.
I just got me a nice one just like this one in cabinet no rust. $25. Thanks for info on wiring we will do that for sure
You have such an amazing, awesome machine!
I just picked up a centennial (Canada made) version that looks essentially identical to yours. Fully teched, rebuilt, rewired, and with 8 presser feet in perfect condition for 200 dollars delivered. I can't be more happy and I think you are FULLY correct on your comments. I have two leather sewing machines for my veg tanned stuff - I got this for fabric and chrome tanned leather.
With the help of this video and one other I was able to get mine cleaned and up and running! Thanks!
Glad I could help!
This is an outstanding machine and in pristine condition. Would love to have it or one like it.
I own this model and picked it up from Goodwill for $15. The original finish is in such good shape. I immediately took it to have it professionally cleaned and restored for $200. WELL WORTH THE MONEY. It is a lovely machine and is a joy to use. Ive never used the buttonholer. Thanks for planting that idea in my head! I wondered if they worked well. My mother is a free motion quilter and she uses this and the 201. These are great durable machines even after all these decades. I am looking to upcycle some garments with this soon. What happened to quality of American made products.. so sad. Yes yes... wiring had to be completely redone. I also have a 1980’s electronic Singer 6871 (all metal too) that does decorative stitches and a 1950’s Anker. I just love all of them. I’ve made many many drapes and curtains for a few of our homes and am just getting ready to employ these machines for making clothes soon. I just do not not the cheap clattery sound of the new machines.
This is Neysa Brandon... Just signing back into my regular account (didn't realize I wasn't signed in before) thanks again for all your tips and help, and prompt replies!
I love these machines. Interesting the lightweight machines you get now. I had to move countries and had no option but to sell mine. I was not at all happy about it. I love these solid machines and I never had any issues with it.
Thank you for the demonstration I just purchased this model on ebay and am enjoying my machine
My sister has one of these and my sister in-law has 2 of these and I have the singer treadle from 1936 that works just like new. These were the best every made.
I recently found my aunt's 1938 Kenmore up in my uncles barn iv got to rewire it but other then that you can't beat the quality of these old machines I'll be the 4th generation to use it
This is a beautiful machine good job restoring it
Thank you! Labor of love for sure!
My Singer 101-3 also has a potted, direct drive motor. Sews wonderful!
I think I have the exact same machine, but not electrical ! It's the french version, but it looks exactly the same ;) I've never used it, but I'm gonna investigate more in order to sew with it ! Those vintage machines are amazing... I mean, in a hundred years, my modern one will be long gone, my vintage one will probably still be working !
I JUST FOUND A 1954 IN A DUMPSTER AND IT RUNS FINE , NICE ADDITION TO MY 1908 TREADLE
thanks bro 4the info,,,its really useful 4me coz I'm just beginner's👏👏👏👍
Such a beautiful machine love it
This machine is in fantastic condition!
Wow. I would love to have one. True classic.
This is a dangerous hobby. I just discovered the class 15 line. I have a Japanese clone, a Universal Eversew Model 77, on its way to me. It looks a lot like a 15-91, except it's belt driven, with a 0.9 amp motor. Now having watched a few videos on true Singer 15-91s, I think there might be one out there somewhere calling to me. Vintage sewing machines are like potato chips ... you can't have just one. The Eversew will be my third. I already have a Singer 128 and a 457. The 457 has too much plastic in it for my taste, including a broken plastic gear that I need to replace. I think I'll stick with the older all metal Singers in the future. I love the look of the black cast iron Singers. I'd also like to add at least one treadle Singer to my collection some day.
I’ve been bitten by the vintage bug. I’m now considered an addict.
Man don’t you know it !
My grandpa purchased one brand new with a cabinet when they got married, as a wedding gift for my grandma, after he came back from the war. Years after both of my grandparents passed my father got it out of their basement after decades of not being touched and passed it down to me. I was so excited to Inherit it. We cleaned it up, ya know decades of dust and such, we noticed the coward was rotted, but that was nothing to replace. When we changed the cord, cleaned and oiled it, we tried it out and needless to say, I was in love. It was like it was brand new from the retailer. Someday I will pass it down to my daughter and share the history of grandpa buying it for grandma and hopefully she will do the same 💜
I just got a Singer model 15 that was made in 1911. It was not used for years. I just plugged it in and it sews beautifully.
found one like pictured for 15 dollars. Works, too. I see them cheap now and then. Japanese Dressmakers even cheaper.
Thank you for the demonstration. I was looking at getting a 201 or even the 66 but I like this machine too. I have a JC Penny machine that I got in the 90's for repair my husbands work clothes, but want to get into upholstering chairs and such. Thank you again.
Thanks for the feedback! If you can find a 201, go for it, if not then a 15-91 would be your next best bet and then a 66, my opinion atleast. If you're doing upholstery with vinyl or leather I highly suggest looking into a Singer 111W155 or any other "compound feed walking foot" machine. They will make the job MUCH easier. Goodluck!
Thank you! I really appreciate your knowledge. I'm going to research before I make a final decision.
HEY! I bought a 201-2 on ebay. The sellers have 10% feedback so I'm hoping I can trust the description. Yay me.
I have the exact same one, my great grandmother passed it down to me, its a family heirloom.
H Khan Wait, why?
It’s a family heirloom, it’s not for sale, sorry.
👍👌😎 Excellent informative video.. thanks for sharing!
I ran across your video while searching for the model of my mother's sewing machine that she learned how to sew on. Thank you for showing me what it looked like when she was 7 years old in 48. Anyway you could message me or email me about a restoration of this model of my mother's?
I just bought a model 15-91 at an auction for $1. It's in a nice cabinet and the machine looks in excellent condition. No marks or scratches. Nice finish and still shines. The decals have no signs of wear at all. Underneath, the bobbin case etc have sone light rust. When I turn the hand wheel the needle does not raise and lower. I would love to have it refurbished and usable. I live in central PA.
+Laura Thomas There's a silver knob on the right side of the hand wheel. Hold the handwheel in place and turn that knob clockwise. From there you should be able to get the machine to turn over. Check the wiring though, these potted motors tend to need rewiring. GoodlucK!
I got me one for six bucks, rewired it and I love it. I would never give it up. I so boat parts you know like toppers and windows just love it.
Beautiful machine.
It's beautiful!!
Beautiful machine
I just found one of these thrown away. Sitting on side of dumpster. I tested it out with power cord because it was missing the foot pedal. And the motor worked good. It has the bobbins and everything like needle just not the table. I want to try to use it for small things
You are very correct to say use for beautiful material. Create your own beautiful clothing don't be taken over by the ugly styles today and since the 1960's.
Beautiful machine!!!!
I love and never thought about the material not pulling in. I need to have someone to take a look at mine that si qualified. My mother in law gave me this machine and i would love to use it.
I've got a 15-91 that I bought in 1972 to do upholstery because my Touch Tronic 2001 simply would not handle that heavy material. Well, all of the other machines are gone, but somehow I kept my little baby, and so glad I did. I oil and grease it myself, and it still sews as good as it did when I bought it for $50. You're right, it's simple, but will last forever.
OH, and btw, it's a Centennial Edition 15-91, complete with the pretty little badge.
Just bought this exact model, look forward to cleaning it up and using it. Trying to find out the thread path.
awesome video!
I,had one like this that my mother in law bought me at an auction years ago….sold it for thirty dollars to a nice older lady when I was litteraly broke after my divorce 😟….it was really easy to sew on and the newer machine I have now stays in the case as its too complicated for my adhd brain to use….wish I had the old singer back!😂
This is a beautiful sewing machine. My neighbor so happen to give me a sewing machine because I told her back in the day I use to love sewing. I use to make EVERYTHING for me and my mom and I loved it. I love sewing, so I decided to see if it works..and truly it works....I love it and find out that I have a 1948 Singer 15-91 Sewing Machine..and to see this video is simply AWESOME!!! The only thing that puzzled me was where to put the thread and I see from your video, it sits on the top...and as I look at it...there is a hole on top of the machine, but nothing int he hole to hold the thread, so where can I go to get something to hold the thread? Please respond. I appreciate you showing this video, you have given me so much info on this vintage sewing machine and I just love it. I can't wait to get back to sewing. Please help me out on how to put something on the top, so the thread will stand steadily. Thanx again!
Fantastic machine.
Beautiful!!
I have one of these and I'm having some tension issues. I'm using #69 nylon and a leather needle (100/16) and the same thread in the bobbin. I've had to raise the tension so much I literally can't pull the thread through, but the stitches finally look ok, no loops underneath. Is it possible to change the bobbin tension? Any hints would be appreciated.
Hi, what is the best repair manual for this sewing machine?
How do u clean an put shine on it with out takeing the pretty zine off?
I’m brand new to sewing AND machines. I just bought one in super good condition, but when I try to make it run the motor just buzzes..... I can’t get the needle to go up and down, what could I be doing wrong? Thanks if you can help.
Do you know what type of light bulb it needs? I have the exact machine and having a hard time figuring it out
I have several of these they have been serviced, but one doesn't have a presser foot. I'm going to buy one but I need your advice. How do I know it's the fought foot pedal and if you have the cord worth the two little circle stores do they get put on the two prong foot pedal piece?
By any chance do you have a video explaining how to thread it? I tried threading mines, its the exact same one as yours put does not pull out the thread from the bottom.
I have one like this but the thread from the needle gets stuck and tangles where the bobbin is. I tried so many times fixing it but idk what making it jam??
I just picked one just like this up yesterday for super cheap! I have a 1915 machine my gramma gave me. This one is a bit different, but I'm impressed with all the videos I've seen about it I can't find any on how to thread it though and I'm having issues getting the bobbin to thread through. Idk about this one. But my other machine you just set the bobbin in and go. Tried it with this one didn't work. And how I had it threaded on top is way different than how you have it. But I couldn't tell in the video how you had it threaded.
My mom owns one of these from 1948 that was her great grandmothers. For christmas I was thinking of finding a power cord for it but I don't know where to find one that will fit it, can you suggest a place? I don't know the correct number for the cord. I've seen this 201 and 401 numbers people use but I don't know how to tell by the one she has.
I wonder how the feed dogs drop. Have used this machine since 1968. Love it!
Some have a lever or screw on bottom. Only recently got a japanese clone and didnt now the model but think its a copy of a 15. My japanese clone they ened up added a feed drop knob on the top. If you have a manual or type those words in youtube or google I bet you will see instruction how to do that.
I have one very similar without a motor with handle. I don't know how to use it. The needle don't go up-down when I turn the handle either and the break I'm not sure if it works.
I just bought singer 15-91 without footpaddele. There is one wire coming out of potted moter with two prong plug. There is one wire coming out of light with two prong plug. I don't know how to attach these plugs to power and footpaddele. What type of footpaddele do I need.
Hi, I’m having difficulty removing the faceplate from a Singer 15 (1923). It looks like yours, but not so shiny, in that the tension control assembly is over the faceplate near its rear corner. There are 2 small screws on the rear side of the tension. I’m thinking I need to remove the tension discs first, in order to remove the faceplate, so I can shine it up and oil moving parts behind the faceplate. I would appreciate any suggestions you have. I feel like I need a sewing machine technician’s handbook, because the owner’s manual is rather superficial and does not explain this faceplate removal problem. Hoping you have ideas. Thank you, theSergeant!
What is the spring clip on the needle bar?
I have one in it's desk and I have the manuals and all these attachments different presser feet. I'm trying to learn it now.
I didnt know this was this old. I have one with me and it looks just the same but very dusty
İt's wonderfull, i loved it.
I have several vintage singer machines. How do I know if they need rewired? Is there an easy way to check?
What is the heaviest thread you think this can sew and is it capable of sewing #4 duck canvas?
Do you know where I can purchase a bobbin holder, for an old 1912 Singer machine? Thank you.
Would you say a thin deer suede would be fine to use or still to thick?
My first machine was a beat up old treadle 15k
Nowadays I'm using the same machine for making clothes and dresses it has enough power to sew through bird feathers