Wow, so easy and all explained in 5 minutes with no fluff. Thank you

Simply amazing the timing of your video. Just barely an hour ago I read the manual for this procedure and then it popped up here on YT. Too, too coincidental but also so helpful. First time I’ve seen one of your videos. Thanks.

Your explanation is fabulous, Alex! Thank you for creating these wonderful videos for classic sewing machine enthusiasts like myself!

I LOVE THIS! My everyday machine is my 201-2. I want to do some darning and might even a mock the zigzag for a button hole. Now, I will definitely load a sturdier needle. Thank you! 👏👏👏

Really appreciate those tips: drop the feet; drop the presser; use thicker needle, 16 or even 18; use a quilting hoop or whatever; faster is better! Thanks!

Nice! I've never tried that with my 201 machines. I've always used one of my model 15's because they hold more bobbin thread. Now I'm going to have to try it and compare them!

Thank you, Alex! I have just purchased my first 201 vintage Singer mainly because of this tutorial. I appreciate your no nonsense way of showing the benefits and ease of using this machine to quilt with. Thank you!

Another wonderful piece thank you.As soon as i see you have a new video I go to it right off and I haven’t been disappointed yet.

Omg. Thank you for your simple explanation of things. I hate videos that have endless talking, without direct info. Yours is quick and to the point. Thanks again

Always the best

Oh I never knew this..what a bonus . 😊

Brilliant - I am now going to watch how to service a 221, thank you for all this amazing information! X x

Thanks, Alex! I had no idea about the dropping mechanism. You demonstrated and explained very clearly. I feel confident enough to have a go now. 😊

Brilliant! Thank you!

This was very helpful, thank you!

perfect timing! My wife is finishing a quilt on her 201 and didn't know about this free-motion option. Thank you!

Thank you, this works for a quilt sandwich without the hoop.

Hey Alex! Thanks for the great video. As I was trying it on my 201 I realized the stitch length lever kept wanting to move from the lowest point to the middle. Thought something was wrong until I consulted the manual-- my machine said to set the stitch length lever to the center "neutral" position. Did this and it stopped moving while sewing. not sure it applies to everyone, but thought it might help. Thanks for helping me learn!

Great video thanks 👍👍👍

Very helpful.I understand the mechanics behind it now. Your explanations are so easy to follow.

Brilliant easy explanation thank you

Fantastic! I just might have to give it a try!

This is such a great video! I am a beginner at FMQ and have tried on my Singer 66. I didn't know about the feed dog lowering lever. Wow! Mine is an older machine, but I will look for that adjustment option. I bought the darning plate, but it bumps the material up quite a bit. Love your video. Thanks for sharing!

Brilliant!

I love my 201. Great demonstration Alex!

Very good presentation and explanation!! I'm impressed.

You make it look so easy! I want to try it using my Singer 404.

Fantastic! I'm adding this to my list of things to try when it's warm enough to emerge from my duvet.

I do thoroughly enjoy your perspective and insights Thank you. (Viewing from the United States with my 328K and 201-2). And, your book on the 201-The Perfect Stitch-was most enjoyable. 👏👏👏

brilliant thanks

What a super demonstration for just the mechanic!!!!! How easy is that no special attachments just drop the feed dogs!!! 😊 thanks

I do this a lot w my 1952 201 😊

Alex, could you please do a video on setting up the featherweight 222k for free motion quilting? It took me a while to figure mine out so I’d love to see how you do it.

does it work on a 221 singer and / or 66 vintage singer?

Great video. You mention not needing the quilting foot with the 201 as you set it up. In what situation or machine do you need the jumping quilting foot?

@alexaskaroff

2 жыл бұрын

It's a personal choice. Some people love them. I find that they get in the way.

@aurumbeach

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexaskaroff Thank you Alex.

Well I never ! Can you drop the dogs on 99k, 221, frister & Rossmann? ?? Thank Alex 👍😊

Hi Alex, is it possible and easy to put the presser foot height back to its original setting once this has been done? I just wanted to share your video in a bag-making FB group, but the woman wasn’t interested as she’d done this to her previous machine and said she’d completely ruined it for doing dressmaking, because she couldn’t put the height back to its original setting, and so wouldn’t want to adjust her current Singer 201k because of that experience. 🤷‍♀️

Thank you for the video, I had no idea my machine had this function but unfortunately although it sews nicely with the feeddogs up, drop the feed dogs and the top thread fails to pick up the bobbin thread. I have tried every suggestion, none have worked. Other people also seem to have had this problem. Can you help at all? (I'm too far away to bring it to you. :( )

@tryzz8

2 жыл бұрын

pick the bobbin thread up with the feed dogs Up, then put the dogs down and then sew.

Hi alex i have a 201k - tried to lower feed dogs, i could unscrew screw but lever was stiff unmovable, as it sews well i didnt want to fiddle with it in case maybe cant move dogs on my machine. Any advice please?

@sgoldsworth31

8 ай бұрын

Sewing machine oil, and keep moving it.

Hi Alex, What sought of thread are you using?

@sgoldsworth31

8 ай бұрын

It looks like Gutermann with a light green cap; not sure of the weight.

🥰 Can you do this on a 201k? (1948)

Thank you very much for a lesson. WHAT A GENIOUS IDEA!!! I also woul love to try it-i have a ELNA(Swiss designe) -is it possible to do same? Thank you

@alexaskaroff

2 жыл бұрын

Possibly some Elna's came with a feed dog cover plate.

@astabagdonaite94

2 жыл бұрын

My bought mashine was not new. But-I showed your wideo to my partner-he is a CNC engineer-and he promissed to look what he can do.Thank you for reply and also for all interesting videos You do. 👑💗

@kerry5586

2 жыл бұрын

I have the Elna sp and it came with a little metal plate that covers the feed dogs.

Some of the Fussy ladies. ,,,use a 11 or 14 needle,,,as they claim it makes a small hole,,, Next time use a bright colour thread.