Want to see more Sewing machines? Well I did and updated tour a year after this one and oh boy my collection has grown! Find it here; kzread.info/dash/bejne/o4NnvK2hdrKonJc.html

I’d love to see you make things from the years of your machines. They’re all beautiful.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, I will definetily get onto it!

Girl, I bought my first antique sewing machine a little over a year ago and so far I have aquired 5 more! It's so much fun!

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! And they are very addictive lol!

The boot machine is gorgeous. I m happy to see it s with someone who appreciates its beauty and function. Keep inspiring.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do! :D

Thank you so much. I've just caught the bug. One is never enough. I'm a sewing machine addict. So wonderful. Beautiful collection.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

You're making me want to buy an antique sewing machine! I think I need one in my sewing room, way more attractive than my two modern ones! I'm now on the hunt, thank you!

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

Haha good luck! Let me know what you get, there's so many out there I love to see what everyone chooses!

OOOO I can’t wait til it premieres I love antique machinery like sewing machines!!!! :)

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

3 жыл бұрын

Thatnk, I love them to! Probably why I've ended up with so many.... 😂

One from 1918...my great grandmother had that type ...I remembered seeing it ..

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

That's so cool!

@jaishemajames4554

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics singer machines are very durable ..

Oh wow the Singer Treadle in the cabinet ♥️🧵Love to see a video of it Sewing some stitches ! Glenn

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, I will be doing a lot of sewing with these in the future

@gip068

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics super cool !!!

They really are like tattoos and potato chips! You can’t just have one! I would love to see you do maintenance, but also if you could do a video just on how to sew on the treadle machines, that would be really helpful for those of us who are new to collecting these gorgeous old ladies.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!! I will definitely do one at some point :D

What a beautiful collection! It does make sense that a treadle machine would be used for travel as electrical outlets are not universal. Looking forward to watching the restoration videos!

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

The long piece you showed under your electric machine at 9:11 is the singercraft guide in case you didn’t know! It’s a wonderful little attachment that can make a shag carpet sort of look by sewing and slicing yarn into your fabric ☺️ thanks for sharing your collection!

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I had no idea, will have to try it out, thankyou!

I am totally addicted to vintage sewing machines. Beautiful, elderly, workhorses.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they definitely are!

muito bom parabéns pelo canal ótimo conteúdo sou fã de máquinas de costura antigas.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks :D I'm glad you like them

Lucky you to get 2 such beautiful machines for free. Although to be honest all the machines were beautiful. Thank you for sharing them with us.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I've actually just finished filming an updated sewing machine tour so cant wait to show all the new ones off as well!

@jackiejames4551

Жыл бұрын

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics great! I'm looking forward to seeing it

Very nice collection. Your 1st and 2nd machines have the " Victorian " decals. Your last one has the RAF or Royal Air Force decals.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

Oh thanks, I always struggle to find out what the designs are called

@oldschoolwoolandweavingcen4060

Жыл бұрын

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics Me too. Given the vast amount of decals over the decades that Singer produced them, it's an education in itself. Some decals are rarer than others and therefore more prized among sewing machine enthusiasts. Here in the US the " PHEASANT " decals and the " OWL" as well as the " PERSIAN" are considered rare or uncommon. Those are the ones I keep an eye out for.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

@@oldschoolwoolandweavingcen4060 oh I'm going to go look those up now!

Absolutely love your video and collection. I have the same problem collecting Singer machines. I am in the USA and have 4 electric machines. I am looking for some hand crank machines as well as a treadle machine. Thank you for sharing your wonderful collection !

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

Oh those sound awesome! I'm actually about to do an updated sewing machine tour with everything I've gained since this one (it's a lot lol) so make sure to keep an eye out for that if U want to see even more!

That was fun! I would love to watch you service one of these and/or put one back in running order. Thank you for sharing!

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I can't wait to get to work repairing them to :)

Your collection is lovely. So much quality. It was a joy to view the machines as well as the cabinetry.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much! There's definitely some more I want to add to my collection, but we're doing it gradually lol

Beautiful machines! Great presentation.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Nice machine I have 2 of this machine

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

Sweet :)

as to the rusted one, you know the machines of this era were built like a tank so it should clean-up very nicely! have fun!

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

That's the plan!, have gotten started on a few of them but no major progress to report yet. We will get there though!

@eternaloptimist2840

2 жыл бұрын

They are precision machines which can be fussy about adjustment and corrosion, and they will break if handled roughly. The hand crank, balance wheel or main shaft can bend or break if they're dropped, which can happen if a cabinet machine comes adrift from its hinges, or a portable machine isn't properly attached to its cover when carried. Having said that, if a machine was well cared for in its previous life, before being consigned to the attic or outbuilding, then it's often just a matter of removing surface rust and grime, and oiling the bits that need it.

I can't cope! They are all lovely. My collection is nowhere near as good as yours. Thank you for showing us. Birdy

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

no worries, so glad you enjoyed them!

Thank you for sharing this wonderful interesting video. I have a small collection. Viewing from the French island St Martin in the Caribbean.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

oh awsome I'm so glad you enjoyed it :D

We have gotten most of our machines in our collection from Facebook Marketplace.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

I've got quite lucky on there several times, it's great!

Congratulations!

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

You have some nice machines, I have been collecting a few and restoring them to working order the last few years. (I actually stumbled here searching old Singer videos) I have viewed some of your other videos and like your channel. Keep safe and "Cheers" to you and Ben!

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

thanks and I'm glad you enjoyed it. I actually completed my first vintage sewing machine repair and restoration yesterday and now I'm hooked, I have another one half done but am just waiting on some new parts

@linuxfan7779

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics Which machine? Did you film the process? I have a tote bag project to finish today, then I have a Singer 27 from 1910 to start work on...

@linuxfan7779

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics Here is a link to Andy, I find his repair videos helpful. (You may also) kzread.info/dron/USPDsHaFtRoz1VA2U1xJ4w.html

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

@@linuxfan7779 yes I filmed it and it's actually a friends machine so wasn't featured in this video, but I will be editing it and releasing it soon :D

11:37 My grandparents' house did not have electricity until 1946. All the sewing machines in that neighborhood were treadle machines. Singer sold electric and hand-crank versions of the same machines.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

I think that is so cool that they released different versions of the same machine. Or a lot of the time they also sold the motor separately lol

I would love to see you do that! Stephanie E

Wow amazing💖

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

haha, I know. And it's only a small problem really lol

I own a singer 66 Treadle dated via Serial number 1917 with a quantity if assorted parts and old manual

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

Ow nice! Great find :)

Hmm.. you and your hubby may need to think about a bigger home or adding an extension.. the rule of thumb is if you have them, you should be using them. 😁

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

3 жыл бұрын

Haha! We are actually looking at downsizing, but I agree. They all need to be used a bit more!

@georgestyer2153

2 жыл бұрын

Not really...it is a collection. Collecting to display and enjoy...I have over 50 machines of the era all work but, not used , displayed, discussed, and enjoyed by many visitors

1:20 *that moment when you realize that you live in a place where people are asking 900 usd for one in much, much worse condition 🙃*

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly there not normally cheap in the UK either, I'm just very lucky an very happy to drop everything at a moments notice to pick one up!

@eternaloptimist2840

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics I have three 28K (actually a VS3, 28K and 128K) that cost nothing, a fiver and "free with another machine" respectively

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

@@eternaloptimist2840 So lucky! I love it when that happens!

@eternaloptimist2840

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics There's an element of luck, but for me it's mostly about patience (I've been collecting over 20 years) and looking in the right places. Just searching eBay regularly has turned up a 15K treadle for a tenner, a couple of very good 201K for £25 as well as 319K 320K 431G and others for very reasonable prices. Most of them have needed a service, some needed repairs - a 29K is the biggest project I've taken on, in terms of work, parts needed and knowledge yet to be acquired, but I have other things more important on which to spend my time ...

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

@@eternaloptimist2840 yere, i often go months without finding anything good and get three at once that are all such good steels I can't say no to! It's only when I'm in a real rush to get something that I end up paying out of the nose for it 😅

The singer 99k spray a lot af wd inside and leave it for a bit after try it bit at a time worked on mine, also on the rust metal bits spray wd and rub it with aluminium cooking foil, I know sounds bit strange but worked on mine, good luck looking forward to seeing next videos.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

Will give it a go. I've been rather busy so havent had a lot of time to work on these yet

@rogerpeggywheat1630

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics There are videos online with information on how to clean these old gems. Not with WD 40. The artwork on them is delicate. Even Windex is a bad idea.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

@@rogerpeggywheat1630 Thanks, I've actually joined a realy great reddit group all dedicated to people helping each other repair these machines so I'm confident whatever I do will be ok :)

Very nice ladies! Please move needle with presser foot down on feed dogs, it wears them out. :-)

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

3 ай бұрын

Thanks

Increíble tu colección, me encantó, vivo en Argentina y estoy restaurando una Lada 121 a pedal, no se de que año es.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow that sounds really cool! And thankyou!

I have my great grandmothers footpedal Singer. I am wanting to restore it but am at a loss where to start.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

I would give it a good dust off and wipe down and see what works/turns and go from there

Old sewing machines are important. They’re a stewardship. They’re the power tools and spaceships of women who were stuck at home with children. We got them and bicycles and suddenly - we got the vote! Like we’re people! So buy all you want, even when you don’t know their story, you know they have one and it matters. (Also, they’ll sew for another few centuries if kept up 😃)

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that's definitely the plan, to keep them in great condition so that one day someone else can enjoy them :)

@eternaloptimist2840

2 жыл бұрын

I hadn't considered the social significance of these two inventions together, which is odd because the things I collect are too many vintage sewing machines and too many bicycles. They both combine elegant engineering with pleasure in using them (and foot power - must practice treadling).

@snickerbuckle

2 жыл бұрын

This is a charming perspective and will help justify my growing antique machine collection!

Sure like that tacking machine. They do not come along often and if they do LOTS of money and the last one with the RAF decals on it, did you say it was made in 1950? Good to know as everything you read about those decals there were only made in the 30's and 40's and of course not many were made during the war so not that common and are like Hen's teeth in the USA . I am from Canada and we did make them in our singer factor also. Look close at them they are cool

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

They are very very cool and honestly an absolute dream to work with!

@lindamorgan2678

Жыл бұрын

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics You have that right! I love them and collect them also. It is a sickness with me I swear it is ha ha.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

@@lindamorgan2678 Oh it definitely is!

I wish we could find these lovely antique machines at these prices here in the USA.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

One day I honestly want to take a trip to the USA just so I can go sewing machine shopping! You guys get so many that never got produces in the uk

Some one that helpful is vintage sewing machines geroge. Esty has treadle lady she has book tool any thing treadle or electric. She supper helpful she may be helpful on some more difficult thing. Outher vintage sewing machines geroge is on KZread.. your vidio are interesting.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

thankyou I will have to check those people out :D

Shuttle.. I think this is the word you were searching for to describe your Singer 27?

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

Yes thankyou!

I have one almost 150 years old

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, that's pretty impressive!

@Eds157

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics i want to restore it but dont know how

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

@@Eds157 there are a lot of recorded online along with several very informative Reddit pages to help u get started or we do have a vintage sewing machine chat channel on my discord with some very knowledgeable people

@Eds157

2 жыл бұрын

But I don't know what brand it is

Oh man, I so want a Singer,hand turn machine from 1902 , how can I get one? Wow.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

I would just keep an eye on the fb market place for your area or ebay. I've gotton a lot of deals that way

Ahh I so want a treadle or hand crank machine! I inherited my great grandmother’s 221 featherweight which is in pristine condition and just got a 1946 singer at a garage sale because the guy made me an offer I couldn’t refuse, $5! I think he just wanted it to go to someone who’d appreciate it?

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's so nice! I definetily prefer treadles to hand cranks but they take up so much room! To much fun to use though!

I have 100 year old paff machine

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

Oh lovely!

Hi! Such a lovely collection! Where do you find the exact numbers if each machine? When they were made and how many? Thanks 😊

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

I use the ISMACS International Singer Sewing Machine Serial Number Database, its gives you a range. ie from numbers 100-200 they were made in July of 1984, they are a singer 15k and were produced in Clydbank Scotland. Here's the link :D ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/serial-numbers/singer-sewing-machine-serial-number-database.html

@caolila181

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics thank you so much 🌺

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

@@caolila181 no worries

@eternaloptimist2840

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnnabelleAndBensAntics There are a couple of things to note about those tables. Firstly they record the date that the numbers were allotted to a batch - we don't know how much later the machines were actually built. Secondly the quantity recorded is for that particular batch - often you will see another batch of the same model just a few entries either side of a particular record. So if a batch date is stated as "July-December 1903" that's when that batch was allotted, not the total scheduled production of that model for that period.

Beautiful collection. Next to last machine. You said mfg in 1992, twice. True?

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

I never noticed I did that and I meant 1892 :D

Subscribed. Thanks for the content. Keep up the good work. בס'ד

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou! I will 😊

I have old sewing machine I think 1930s father he said

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

Very nice

15 pounds is 17 us dollars whats a steal

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

It definetily was!

I think you made a mistake. The newest (to you) hand crank machine you said (twice) was from 1992. I think you meant 1892. I wasn't sure I heard correctly so I rewound the video to double check. Other than that, I am a little envious that you can still find the old hand crank machines for next to nothing. In the US they usually cost more if they're in decent shape. Usually $100 is the least expensive one I've seen. Less than that and the machine needs restoration.

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that's true I did mis speak lol. And honestly most of them are expensive over here to, I've just been very lucky with people wanting to get rid of them quick and me willing to drive right that second to pick them up :)

@ryndl

2 жыл бұрын

I think it is actually from 1922. The model 99 was introduced in 1911. 5 of my 35 singers are 99's ( also have a bit of an addiction ). They are very sturdy and easy to use, and share a lot of parts with the larger 66. I had an older model 127 that would not move, it took a lot of gentle persuasion and oil as the needlebar was rusted in place but it now sews beautifully. Good luck and don't give up on the attic find.

@eternaloptimist2840

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryndl Wow, you got it bad.:-) I have a couple of 66K and a 185K which is a facelift of the third 99K version. The 66K was what I used as a child, and finding a replacement was what started my collection. I currently have about 15 Singers, and maybe ten others - a few Jones' and some Europeans; mostly working, a few projects.

Simanco sewing machine

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

:)

Are buying ma'am of old sewing machine?

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

Жыл бұрын

It is a bit of a problem

Where can I find a hand operated swing machine?

@AnnabelleAndBensAntics

2 жыл бұрын

I would try your local Facebook market place, gumtree, or eBay :)