This Sailor Saves Sewing Machines - Sew Far North
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- Sailing is a great way to discover…new lands, new experiences or, in this case, sewing machines! This sailor uses his knowledge and love of repairing and using sewing machines to connect with people around the world. Join us on a tour of these magnificent machines stretching from the mid-19th century to today. Got a problem with your sewing machine? Check out Sew Far North on Facebook. We bet Davie can help sort out your problem.
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I just spent 38 minutes watching a video about sewing machines. I thought that I would last 1 minute BUT I was mesmerized the entire time. Thank you for the highlight of my morning. So fascinating and beautifully presented.
The mechanical noise that vibrating shuttle machines is truly meditative.
What a gift your mom gave you! My mom taught my brother to sew when we got a new sewing machine in the 60s. He's still proud of what he did.
I love this show. My husband says if he ever thought I was having an affair he would just have to find what machine I have fallen for.
I started sewing when I was 5 years old. I have been sewing for 55 years. Been a long love affair. I have worked in two sewing machine stores selling machines.
I love old machines. Saw quite a few Singer Featherweights. Never got to see a handcrank machine. I would dearly love to own a class 15 hand crank machine.
Now days I don’t sew clothes very often. I make quilts.
I have that 1960 Singer! Just got it out again earlier today to look at it. Thinking about sewing with it again. My mom (I would have originally said me Mam!) had it shipped over to Illinois when we emigrated here from North Shields, England in 1967. She was a dressmaker working from home for a factory. The machine has a box of cams that do fancy stitches and a large buttonhole maker. I also have the Fashion Mate Singer that she bought me for a wedding present in 1972 and an Elna from the 80's that was also hers. I really enjoyed your video!
Wow! You are so lucky to have those vintage models.
I love his good nature and his workshop as well. With his french press coffee maker at the far end, a library of books that i suspect don't get as much read as even he would like, a blackboard with notes to self and the most important thing in the center... the workspace. This could easily be me. A humble workman, who just must deal with other things in the world... even though he really doesn't want to.
oh my goodness, I'm new here and it's so nice to know I'm not the only one with a sewing machine addiction!!!! Currently in my home there are:
-one Singer treadle w table (1906)
-one White treadle w table (1914)
-one vintage electric Domestic with sewing table circa 50s
-one electric singer featherlite in bent wood box with a thigh bar instead of a foot pedal
-one singer in a case circa the 40s
-one plastic singer in a case circa late 60s with harvest gold, pumpkin and avocado coloured daisy decals
and, last but not least...
-one 15-20 yr old basic plastic singer that does all the fun fancy stitches that I could ever need.
I don't enjoy sewing as much as I used to, but I DO love sewing on my old pieces of history. The smell of them, the sound of them... they just fill me with such happiness and satisfaction and make me feel like the items I make with them are just that much more special.
Enjoy your machines!! No matter how many find their way into your home. To know that they're still working after all these years is so impressive, and I hope we will be able to keep them going for the next generation to enjoy. ❤
I accidentally disliked your comment though I only wanted to read the whole text. So don't worry: nobody disliked you. In fact I do agree😂 Sewing machine addict here as well...
If it ain't broke don't fix it. It amazes me the basic workings of new, or newer sewing machines use the same principles of some of the very first sewing machines. And how some of the very early sewing machines still work, or as in your examples, can be made to work with a little tender loving care.
I sew exclusively on my mother's Singer 401a slant that she bought about 1957 for around $300. It is still wonderful and what I really appreciate is that I can do most of the repairs and tune-ups myself. When I was too young to be allowed the electricity, Dad used a large spool and wire from a coat hanger to rig a crank. I have 3 more 401a's that I have bought for next to nothing off Marketplace. I also have a Featherweight, a Spartan, and some others that are like 401a but lack fancy stitches. I love them all. As a quilter, I rarely use all the fancy stuff and they all work great for straight quilt stitching. I pretty much gave my grandmother's treadle machine to a Mexican woman who lives in the mountains and only has electricity for part of the day. She was very excited to get it. I see so many treadles that are going to rot here in Michigan that could change a life in a third-world country but I have no way to get them there. So sad. If you have any ideas on how to make that work contact me.
It's wonderful that you do these things. Thank you.
My Grandma sewed on a treadle. I loved to run the treadle for her. I surely got in her way, but she never minded. Then when I learned to sew, my mother was afraid I would run over my finger with her electric machine, so she found a treadle machine for me to learn on. Now many years later I am teaching my great grandsons to sew. We no longer have a treadle machine, but the machine I got for them has a speed control.
This video was lovely to watch. I especially liked the Husqvarna with the rigged out case and the variety of stitches. That would be a great machine to sew with. Thank you
I just retired a few year back and needed something enjoyable to do, then came the first machine, then another, then another...,
Never hurts how to sew some. When I was 7 I lost a button on my shirt. My mom said "I'll show you this just once, and after this, it is your job to resew your own buttons back on your shirt". Mom believed in being self reliant. Personally I thought it was a mom's job to do the mending, but my opinion on the matter at 7 years of age, didn't carry much weight.
Incredible machine . I’m leaning to fix vintage machines. I love sewing machines.
I came from a family of intellectuals where nobody would know to sew with a machine, and when I was ten I learned to sew back on buttons and repair socks by hand from my grandmother, who also repaired my jeans by hand.
So, it was much later that I started machine sewing on my own, first on an old Zündapp machine I found in a cellar which made me a sewing machine mechanic with all of its problems, then a footpedal Singer 15 I found on the street (needles and tools still in the drawer), then an overcomplete Bernina 530 I got as a gift which I still have and use to date, a 19 E Huskie came when a neighbor died and the family didn't want to keep it, and a couple years ago finally the Sailrite LSZ when I had to remake a Land-Rover hood (which did cost twice as much as the hood to buy, so I made four and sold the other three .....).
I did my sail repairs for decades by hand only, and only recently (with the transportable Sailrite) recognized what I was missing all these years.
I remember that sound of a hand sewing machine from when I was a teenager, in the 1970’s. I learned to sew on my mum’s machine and it was lovely to hear that sound again. Thank you.
He's a sewing machine whisperer! It's wonderful.
I have an 1864 Hengstenberg hand crank. I should put it over my shoulder and fly on over to your shop from Texas. LOL. Thanks for this exciting show of machines and your talent.
The German's were so great at engineering. I just love them.
Hi, you are my new hero. I am also trying to save sewing machines. Your experience puts you light years ahead of me. I am learning machine repair but my real passion is the woodwork to repair and renovate cabinets and cases. I really enjoyed seeing the beautiful woodwork you have done. Best wishes on your continued success. Frank J Taylor
I was staying in a suburb of Delhi and sewing machines were the sound of the neighbourhood.not a bad background sound.foot operated,back in the 80s
One of the best vids I have seen on YT. Well presented, perfect camera work, great questions, very good editing and spot on details for the topic. Rare for YT. Thank you for not having a seven minute introduction!
It’s amazing how people go through similar experiences with sewing machines. I wanted to sew leather with a machine but I’m REALLY ENJOYING COLLECTING AND FIXING MACHINES. LEARNING ABOUT THEM .
Sewing machines and typewriters were the apex of mechanical technology in their day.
What a fantastic video. Thank you for giving the meat and potatoes straight away into the video. A pleasure to watch and we’ll appreciated.
TWAM and T4SR are examples of charities that send these to Africa to get people started. Hand cranked and treadle machines especially.
Absolutely brilliant, perfect viewing for a Sunday. As someone who loves mending things I have always loved sewing machines and remember turning the handle to help my mum make curtains at home and such like. Your videos are real,social diaries and whilst I love the sailing I also love your interviews with people you come across on your travels. Can’t wait to see Tess Bess next time. Here’s guys. Andy UK
Thank you for sharing some details about your personal life. Too many people around are becoming like recluse hermits all afraid to say hello to anyone these days. That is the kind of sewing machine I have always wanted. The kind my aunt Irene and uncle Wilf used to make toy horse team set of harnesses as hobby to have fun doing together until my auntie Irene passed away.
Thank you so much for what you do!! My worst nightmare is people who throw away beautiful sewing machines and turn their tables into crappy decoration 💔😓 I have just bought a Singer 66 from 1918, produced in Scotland 😃 I feel so lucky that it's still in a good condition! It sews a better straight stitch than my modern straight stitch machine!! 🤯🤯 BTW my sewing machine has the lotus design on it (shown few times in this video) but to be honest, it reminds me more of a Scottish thistle. Don't you guys think? That lotus decal was only used in Scottish factories 🤔
The lotus pattern is so beautiful! I've only seen a couple in the US.
You are so lucky.
Great! So fun to see!
A little note... The Husqvarna cb-n class 12 (the green & gold) were manufactured between 1933-34 to around -54.
Nerdalert! The biggest difference between Husqvarna cb-n and cb-n class 12 is the size and form of the feed dogs.
I have many machines. The Singer 201 is definitely the gem of my own collection, with the potted motor. It 'can' do a zig-zag stitch but it requires a special attachment, and I've never found a fabric it won't sew through with ease. GREAT video - thank you for sharing.
Wonderful video! I've been in love with old sewing machines for about 15 years. Isaac Singer is quite a controversial figure, personally and professionally. He wasn't above stealing other peoples' patented inventions and was forced to pay royalties to inventors like Elias Howe. Thank you very much for sharing your enthusiasm for quality machines.
Singer is a good machine. Thank you for saving this history.
This is fantastic! I had 5 old machines. White, singer, domestic. Now 1 new computer one!
Great video Davie! One of the best on vintage machines. I have a 1879 Singer that sews like a champion.
I too love sewing machines. Own many delight in all.
Thank you for sharing the passion of sewing
Gosh, I'll find my old New Home(?)sewing machine and try to fix it again!!! It always kept jamming with thread inside and making horrible noises at that time. I have no idea what to check but will have a go at it, inspired by your marvelous program!!
No background music very appreciated!👍
I grew up watching my mom repairing and sewing clothes on a vintage singer and a couple years ago i needed to sew a patch on a vest and asked my mother what i should use , she said any vintage singer will do it , so i bought a old 70s kenmore machine , did the job fine BUT , i didnt realize it triggered something from childhood , i now own 17 antique and vintage machines from 1887 to 1960 , love working on them and learning, most a Singers but i do own some nicchi bu models and a pfaff 332 , and 1 Japanese clone ....i get the working on them thing , i look for ones that are so cheep the next stop is the scrap yard , i grab them up repair them and display and use them , we need to show our kids life wasnt always disposable , some thing were built to last for ever.....
Never thought I would enjoy a long video about sewing machines. Great video very informative 👍
Yea me too
These machines are absolutely Gorgeous!
Very cool. My mom had a sewing machine store back in the day and we would travel around and sell swing machines in hotel conference rooms all over the southeast and we had a repair shop in Florida to repair them as well. It was a fun little business back in the day.
😳😳Hermosas!yo tengo una singer que mi madre me regalo!creo es de fabricacion año 1930...todavia la uso, es mi tesoro!🥰😃
WOW, Amazing. What a wonderful man, and a FANTASTIC, super interesting video. Wonderful. 100 likes. 😊😊😊😊😊
Fascinating! I am from the US, and agree with you about the Singer 201. I have rescued several of them. The hand cranked model you showed was super. The only thing I could hear was the whirring of the gears of the cranked. I feel that they are the very finest domestic sewing machine ever made by anyone.
The green Singer free arm is one I've never seen. Looks like the 319W that we had here in the USA. What is the model number of it?
Pity that you don't have Kenmore machines in Britain. Made by Jaguar/ Maruzen. I believe Frister & Rossman are similar. Check out the Kenmore 158-1941. It is the most perfect candidate for the only machine a home sewer will ever need.
I have that green Singer. Its a 320K. My mom had it shipped to Illinois in 1967 when we emigrated from England.
Absolutely, there is nothing comes close...
Fascinating to watch. Thank you for the show.
Many great machines. Thanks to both of you for sharing.
Featherweight machines are pretty expensive here in the US. They're popular for quilters for their portability. Many Singers are heavy from bodies being made of cast iron while the featherweight is cast aluminum. I would love a hand crank machine. They're pretty classy. Old machines were certainly built to last. They're fun to listen to, nice rhythm.
Take care.
Look for a Singer 301, better than a FW, easier to use, and weighs only a couple more pounds than a FW naked and about the same in a case. The Singer 301 is the better machine for quilters with is size and portability, slant needle AND it has a handle on top so much easier to carry. I ended up with 5 of them and gave the FW away, too finicky for me. 301's are still affordable as we quilters have kept them to ourselves to avoid the cult prices.
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Thanks for that information! I do not quilt, but am interested. I will see if I can find one. 🌟🌹
Always these memories.
The sewing machines of the (grand) mum. The Car of (grand) dad. Nearly everyone I know have them. 😁👍
They have another smell too! The mould that develops inside the cases because of the animal glue used, and because they end up in under stairs cupboards or attics or garages.
Me recuerda a mi mecánico, que se acaba de jubilar y lo recuerdo todos los días, todo sastre, toda modista, necesita un buen mecánico, pero es difícil encontrar uno.🙋🏻♀️🇪🇸
I know the rythum of the singer treadle machine, and cherish the learning I had on it years ago. I remember the singer electric I had in its wooden case. There was a nic in the wood where my fabric would get caught at times, and my partner surprised me one day by sneakily trading it in and buying me a brandnew plastic machine. Couldnt believe it. I tried to appreciate whatever machine my new one was, but really, I was sad about that. I think it was wrong to take my things and trade it in on something else. I often miss my old singer in its wooden case. Maybe I can get one again sometime.
I'm a novice quilter and this was so much fun to watch thank you very much for sharing, fun information🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😘
In some cases, such as the Singer 201 - there are foot attachments where you CAN sew zigzag stitches, button holes, and so much more. I've tried out the attachments I have on my Singer 201-2 and boy oh boy do I love using that machine.
I have 4 treadle, 2 singer and 1 White and 1 Free. I also have a an old Franklin and a Singer 27 that I'm going to convert to a handcrank. Thanks for posting this!!!!
I have an original Thompson mini-walker, life has been an adventure
The guy loves his machines! Those who collect these beautiful machines are not eager to let go of them. They are so lucky to have found them. I have a few older machines, but I would love to have any one of this collection. Sew nice.
This is so fantastic! l still have my Featherwheight from when l was seven or eight. It survived a terrible house fire that my family didn’t. I feel like it is all that l have left of life- l am a very senior Senior Citizen.
WOW!!! I found an old Sewrite Deluxe with Juki workings. I named her Ariel as she looks like the sea as she is teal and off white. I’ve tried many resources to know more about her. She has her tensions on the side so that tells me she is a Class 15 which I learned from you. I’d love to share her picture with you. Wonderful Video!!!
Spectacular, thank you.
love old machines!
I inherited a Singer 99k from my sister,made covers for camper van.Yes I'm a bloke,yes I'm an engineer,yes I'm ex Army.Fix and make hiking kit.Something about making your own kit, that you know will work as you want.
I have an old Wertheim treadle that I use as my every-day home machine. It stomps all over a modern electric! So much so that I gave my new electric machine away.
That was wonderful. Enjoyed every moment. 😄🇦🇺
C'est une belle caverne de machines à coudre,bravo et respects 😍
Great stories, great video, great gentleman, etc!! It’s sooo nice to see how this skill began & overtime it developed into a passion of helping others & restoration of utilitarian machines that have so much history!!
Just a beautiful & inspirational video!! Thank you👍🏻🤗
I learned on my grandmother’s treadle machine, then inherited it. I now have 8 machines, and I use most of them, all but one from family and friends who gave them to me.
you are so easy to listen to, your voice is so gentle , And your knowledge is WOW!
I am learning to fix machines. I have 4 aqua-teal-green machines. I am in LOVE with your Singer 320K.
Check out davie’s Facebook page sew far north.😊
I got teary eyed looking at the beautiful machines, your work , and story! . Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
@@drakeParagon. He’s from the North East of England. Great video.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. Blessings
I am so amused with your sewing machine collection! I have a singer sewing machine with zigzag stitch selection . It serve in my small sewing repairs. Modern sewing machines now a days are bit expensive.
Thank you for your video! It is very informative!
I really enjoyed this... So amazing an brought back fun memories of altering my own clothes to fit what was fashionable and punk rock yeah loved it.... I love the collection of sewing machines... Thanks for sharing your lives with us grateful ✌🏼💗😊❣️
I just found a beautiful s 6000 dress maker in the trash. Used Wd on it and sews like new. I sure don't need it, but couldn't let go to the dump.
😍what a fab video and a great way to store cable and thread !! What machine is this it’s a corker 😍🥳 14 layers of fabric is incredible. Is the 1960s machine for sale ??i have never ever seen such a fantastic collection of working vintage machines in my life I am mesmerised. Thanks so much 🥳🥳
I hem my canvas pants with an electric 1937 Singer 128. I bought it at a yard sale for $25 USD. It does a fantasic job at pretty much everything I ask it to do. Except reverse
I have two boys and a girl. Taught all of them to sew. The eldest boy is a fantastic, sews all his wife's and children's clothes!
The smell! Love the smell of a working vintage machine.
This is fascinating! Love learning things like this. Gracias🙏🏼
Ohhh the Husqvarna machine make me want. Beautiful.
Nice sweater !! You take care of it now I bet alot of work and love went into that one :-)
So interesting…❤️❤️❤️
Fantastic video
Really enjoyed the video. I've developed a vintage sewing machine addiction over the last couple of years starting with a singer 66 "red eye" treadle. It needed a new bobbin case. So I had to sign up for eBay to order the one I found, and from there I got hooked. I have quite a collection started now that includes a few of the models shown in this video. I also have an lsz1 with the worker B motor, and monster wheel. Sailrite recently came out with a new light fixture that tucks into the end plate that looks like a must have upgrade.
The sailrites are dang pricey, but if you can afford it they’re well worth it. I’m actually a bit jealous of the Worker B package, that didn’t exist back when I bought my portable walking foot machine. I’ve got Sailrite’s Fabricator, and boy do I love it. It’s just such a joy to use, and every time I have to go back to use another machine I remember how lucky I am to have the fabricator.
My Grandma K had a fancy late 70's Husqvarna made sewing machine. Mom had a Japanese machine, I forget the name, but 3in1 oil and paint and stain from the cabinet are the smells I associate with it.
I am also in the army of sewing machine heros and love the old mechanical machines. If I get them for free I try to give them away to good homes. My personal collection includes a cast iron screw drive 15-91 Singer, an 80's vintage Bernina 910 (beautiful!) an 90's vintage Pfaff an a 80's vintage Viking Husqvarna. I think Featherweights overrated. I dream of finding a Willcox and Gibbs chain stitch machine. Thank you so much for sharing your collection highlights and hope you will have your classic sewing machine fair someday.
Wow 😲 so glad 😊 this came up on my feed! Love 💕 vintage sewing machines! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and extensive collection ✌️❤️
Love this
Such beautiful man
Brilliant video. I love the old machines. And sewing 🧵
Brilliant video thank you for sharing 🙏
thank you
Singer sewing Machines were made in Clydebank as well
Thank you so much for showing your sewing machines and teaching sewing techniques. I learned a lot and I love to see antique sewing machines. I just love the pink Singer machine as pink is my favorite color. You're Great!
You have to admire a man with a beard whose not afraid to admit he likes sewing machines for some odd reason. P, S. Carry a sewing machine by the base NOT the lid as the guy in the video did.
Thank you for this Video. I really enjoyed it!
Wonderful video. Thanks
I am so glad I ran into your video, it is one of the most informative and clear and open minded video I have come across. I have just recently started collecting sewing machines and it has become a real enjoyment. I too have a Husqvarna CI 21a with all the goodies, I live in the USA and it had to come from overseas to get it, it is worth every penny I paid for. One other is the Singer 431g, there is no comparison on vintage sewing machines on what is made today. Gracias for sharing your wonderful story...Bless.
Absolutely enthralling sewing machine and workshop tour. I joined the FB group.
Nice collection. I have a couple hundred machines myself with my favorites being the vibrating shuttle machines. Though I have some vintage and use a 201 daily. Our stories sound similar other than I started only 5 years ago. I love the treadles too which a much more common in the USA than hand cranks.
That's so many machines to acquire in such a short time! I have only three and I feel guilty and the one which is not working well is really bothering me as I e abandoned it years ago and have replaced it with a much better, computerised machine.
You must have so much available space for so many machines
Do you repair them yourself? ☺️
@@E-Kat Yes, I do full restorations myself. I enjoy the work though I repaint in modern colors without the original type decals.
Thanks for a great video. Passed on to my sewing machine collecting group. I do try to keep my 'herd' down to 80 or so but there are so many wonderful antique, vintage and even new machines. Love them all and have been collecting for over 5O years now.....always love passing them onto someone who will use them. Carry On and proud to add you to the OSMG's of this world.......and there are quite a few of us.
He he, I have only three and one of them not working and I feel guilty! So nice to hear you have so many! ♥️
Wonderful video.
Love your sweater
Great Channel!
thanks drake , very useful for me, i sew 16oz canvas too make yurt covers davie has answered many of my questions in this video, such a nice guy!
What a delightful and informative video! Thank you for sharing it. I have always had a fascination for sewing machines. I recently found a Singer 128-23 with a bullet shuttle. Smooth as butter movement.
The 128 was the machine that started my addiction!