SINGER - Past and present. History of the brand
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- čas přidán 14. 02. 2024
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I love my vintage Singer sewing machines. And I love sharing my enthusiasm in the tutorials I make.
But a lot has changed regarding the company and the products they produce.
In this video I tell you how Singer has changed and the history of The Singer Manufacturing Company.
English is not my native language. My apologies for any mispronunciations.
NOTE: This video was made in January 2024!
Sources (in random order):
www.britannica.com/topic/Sing...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singer_...
www.singer.com.tr/en/corporat...
www.singermachines.co.uk/faq/...
www.encyclopedia.com/books/po...
invention.si.edu/singer-compa...
www.bgc.bard.edu/research-for...
www.europeana.eu/en/blog/sing...
www.smithsonianmag.com/smiths...
ismacs.net/singer_sewing_mach...
archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/search...
cottonandcloud.com/guide-to-s...
quiltingroomwithmel.com/singe...
www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/lo...
About the machines:
www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/201
sewalot.com/singer%2066.htm
www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/66
Andere fabrieken:
www.urbex.nl/singer-needle-fa...
www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/th...
Sources videos and photos:
Library of Congress (www.loc.gov/)
archive.org/
Singer in Amsterdam 1880, 1892 and photo 1930: Stadsarchief Amsterdam
Exposition Singer 1909 in Tilburg: collectie Regionaal Archief Tilburg
Classes Singer in Goirle 1935: collectie Regionaal Archief Tilburg
Classes in Haamsteede 1927: Zeeuws Archief, Albums Schouwen-Duiveland, nr A-11644
Classes Singer 1926: Zeeuws Archief, Beeldbank Schouwen-Duiveland, nr SGP-1125
Singer shop in Oss, 1988: Photo Leeuwen, Wies van (Provincie Noord Brabant) collectie BHIC, nr. PNB001050938
Singer shop (interior and exterior) anno 1910 in Nijmegen: by P.H. Kouw, Nijmegen/ Collection Regionaal Archief Nijmegen (rights: public domain)
Dordrechts prentenarchief, 1930
Singer in Groningen: Photo: Persfotobureau D. van der Veen, Beeldbank Groninger Archieven
Utrecht: Family at a table with sewing machine: Bruschwiler, W.H.J. ("Wim"), fotograaf/filmer
Additional footage shot with Sony PDW680
Voiceovers: Recorded on Tascam DR-60II
Edited with Final Cut Pro X - Jak na to + styl
Fascinating.
High quality video as always!
Thank you very much Jane!
Very interesting video. Thanks.
Thanks mate. Glad you liked the video
I just bought 3. Singer 15.91. I started collecting. Greetings from Virginia
You bought 3? OMG, you too?! LOL!
I've had far too many, now I only have 15 Singers in my possession.
The class 15 is great, and a 15 with a potted motor is a great purchase. What other Singers have you bought?
All the best from The Netherlands.
Can’t remember it’s in my storage I believe 66. Like new. I’m a pest control I go every house and I found that I ask if it’s for sale since she doesn’t need it I offer $25 I believe huh it’s a steal. And one is touch and sew. Like new all bells and whistles book I was doing a service it’s ready for donation I ask can I have it. And she gave it to me hahahahha. Lucky guy. Try ultra Sonic’s cleaning like doing jewelry it’s much better not harming the metal. Good luck bro. I’m Frank. From Philippines living here in Virginia USA. God bless bro
@@CZcamsrkit7 Hi Frank, the Singer 66 is nice too. I havent tried the Touch and Sew. There is a 1960s Singer Touch and Sew-ad on YT. Perhaps you'd like to watch that video too.
If you're on the hunt for Singer machines: Try to find a good 201. You're going to love that machine. Or a 221 featheweight is nice too, but overpriced. I'm fond of the Singer 20 and 24.
Good luck and take care
Can you help me find a model industrial zigzager. Yap. But why I focus on 15-91. Very good machine on leather bro. I’ll start collecting and sell it.
@@CZcamsrkit7 start with fb marketplace. Good luck
Magnífico video, conciso y muy completo, felicidades 🎉
Thank you so much!!!!
I've seen some Singer sewing machines with local made threadles. Name of the treadles was the same as city where they built.
I didn't knew that. Thank you for sharing.
@@erikneek they are look cheap and wooden top is the same what used on Threadle №79 from catalog (Plain
1 drawer (with frame) at left
For machines 9W, 15, 66, 115, 127
Available in Oak (ALLOC))
There was a BBc documentary film about UK Scotland Kilbowie, Clydebank Singer Factory.
Thanks for sharing!
I think I saw that video a couple of years ago. Was it an old documentary, 1970's/1980's?
@@erikneek The one with Singer guru Alex Askaroff. 😁
@@clementihammock7572 I haven’t seen it. Yet. Thanks again!
@ek Fyi Bro, doc.title is The Singer Story: Made In Clydebank (YT ac Culture Vulture Rises)
@@clementihammock7572 thanks mate!
His name is simanco 1923, he is worth a lot now, he is a simanco hand crank.
Unfortunately I don't understand your comment.
Simanco is not a name but an abbreviation for Singer Manufacturing Company. The abbreviation was used on parts, not as a reference to a complete sewing machine.
A Singer from 1923 is NOT worth a lot, only a few tenners at most.
I mean, my sewing machine's name is simanco, according to my research, it was made in 1923, I was just asking you, if you know, about the antique hand crank sewing machine stitches.
Congratulations @@diola470 on your sewing machine. The name fits the machine 🙂
Do you know what model number your machine is??? Most common machines in that era are the Singer 66, the Singer 99 (3/4 sized Singer 66), Singer 12 and Singer 28/ 128.
I have many hand crank machines. Honestly I like them better than machines with a motor because the wiring gets brittle over the years so they become unsafe to use. Furthermore: you can apply much more force/power on hand crank machines.
Unfortunately they are not worth a lot. As you know I have a separate video on the value of vintage and antique Singer sewing machines. Most are only worth up to 100 euros/dollars depending on the location, condition and so on.
Good luck and enjoy your old Singer!
I'm sure, S.N #AA884289, that model I don't know where it is
Thank you so much for the information❤❤❤