after watching many videos, I vote your overview the best and most complete, and appreciate your background in regular sewing adds value.

the most helpful video I've watched. thanks a lot for sharing...now I'm up and running.

When trying to pull the bobbin thread through the needle plate, you were pulling the needle thread tight. That stops the oscillating hook (what you called the shuttle) from picking up the needle thread. You should hold the needle thread loosely to allow the thread to form a loop for the hook to pass through. (I'm a retired sewing machine mechanic.) This is true of all sewing machines.. Good video and well done for working out how to get the machine working. The two tension adjusters are, as you say for alternative tension settings( e.g. for two different threads). One difference between this machine and a conventional domestic sewing machine is on a domestic, when you lift the presser foot, the tension discs are separated to release the thread tension and allow you to pull the material away with the thread passing easily through the needle eye. This machine does not have that so you need to pull the thread through the tension discs manually to let it pull through the needle eye easily. These are very good machines and are a copy of a Singer leather machine. For the price, they are amazing and similar Western manufactured machines will cost upward of 10 times as much. There are lots of youtube videos about these machines so anyone with some common sense should be able to assemble them and get them working.

@TheBusyBeeSews

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the help. I was always taught to hold the needle thread when trying to pull it up so it doesn't get pulled down. I'll have to remember to give some slack.

the guys in their workshops don't know a fraction of what you do about actually sewing. your expertise is invaluable for something like this, many thanks. 👍✌🖖

First, thanks for an awesome video. This is really helpful. Second, your delivery on reading excerpts from the manual is PERFECT.

@TheBusyBeeSews

3 ай бұрын

LOL, I'm very accomplished at reading gibberish : )

Just got this machine and was sooooo confused. You just helped me tremendously! Now I have to go give it a try

@enyawdnitram185

Жыл бұрын

It worked. I lowered the needle to point I can feel the tip through that hole under the bobbin shuttle/casing. It picked up the bobbin thread. Thanks so much.

Great video,😊 Especially since people who buy this machine complain about the lack of good assembly instructions. I ordered one and this will no doubt save me hours of frustration. I will be using my tube of thread locker to secure the Crank wheel so it doesn't loosen when sewing in reverse.

@TheBusyBeeSews

8 ай бұрын

I think the best way to sew in reverse is to reverse the direction you're sewing. Still a good idea to use thread lock because it becomes loose even when sewing forward. Thanks for the idea!

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I kept watching and you’re amazing. Thank you very much. You’re awesome.

@TheBusyBeeSews

10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

THANK YOU MAM! Exactly the lesson I needed.

one of the best tutorials i've seen on these chinese hand crank sewing machines.....

@TheBusyBeeSews

11 ай бұрын

thank you

Really nice and informative presentation. I bought one of these machines and from experience with other models of patchers I had it up and running in about 20 minutes. One handy little tip..................glue a small rare earth magnet to the end of a popsicle stick to help pulling the bobbin out. It works really well.

@TheBusyBeeSews

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

Brilliant and extremely helpful video thank you!

@TheBusyBeeSews

8 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

Very helpful video! Thanks!

Thank you for this tutorial, like you said, the instructions are useless and of all the videos I have gone through, your video covers it! You certainly saved me from many headaches lol!

@TheBusyBeeSews

4 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

Great video and great job on the video!! A sewing machine is like a bike … All the same thing ..

Great video, answered every question i had before deciding whether or not to puchase one. Thank you. P.s. i think you figured it out better than many of those "shop guys" could have. :)

@TheBusyBeeSews

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@user-pp6ln9kt6k

4 ай бұрын

इसका क़ीमत कितना है

@user-pp6ln9kt6k

4 ай бұрын

इसका क़ीमत कितना है

Great detailed experience 👍🏻 👌🏻 I'm also a Seamstress and I have a deep passion for collecting vintage sewing machines (inspired by my late dressmaker & master tailor late grandmother and her love of sewing). As of lately, I've also developed an interest in other types of heavy duty and industrial sewing machines, specialty machines (blind stitcher, walking foot Sailrite machines, industrial Juki machines, Zigzag, straight stitch Rottary machines, sergers, Treadle machines, hand crank machines, butterfly aluminum reproduction machines, smart embroidery machines, overlock, lock stitch bag closing upright machines, and Leather-work cobblers.) The more I learn and experiment with, the more I love these machines! ❤️

@TheBusyBeeSews

Жыл бұрын

I always drool when I see odd machines on marketplace. Probably a good thing I have no room for them. How many do you have?

@Michelle6998832

Жыл бұрын

@TheBusyBeeSews I have 8 machines, and the majority of them I found on Craigslist are basically almost given away. The vintage machines are so well built that I feel they'll last many more generations, everything is cast iron and steel and as long as you oil and clean them properly, regular needle changes they'll last forever. My husband is starting to get annoyed though 😆 🤣 The feeling these machines give me is not because some might think I'm a greedy hoarder and obsessed with seeing machines, they just make me feel a very pleasant nostalgia of my grandmother and my childhood sewing Barbie Doll outfits 😆 🤣 To this day I love sewing doll clothes (sometimes I hide it from people i know because they might think I'm creepy or weird lol 😆 well, at least I have a somewhat healthy hobby right?) ❤️ 🪡 🧵

@TheBusyBeeSews

Жыл бұрын

@@Michelle6998832 funny how older generations love dolls but the younger ones think liking dolls is creepy/weird. I'm glad you are giving old machines a good home. My first machine was an old Elna. Loved it but the motor burned out : ( Now I have an old Necchi and a newish Janome. The Necchi sews hard and fast perfect for some things but not bridal. Love the sound and smoothness of an old good quality machine.

@gergemall

10 ай бұрын

I’m close to sixty eight and I’m in love with all these sewing machines. Beautiful designs and engineering. I’m sticking with vintage machines.❤. I bought the same machine but never completely set it up and played with it yet . Appreciate your video. All of them .

@MrIgottap

6 ай бұрын

@@Michelle6998832there’s nothing wrong with your “habit”……way worse things to do with one’s time. Running old machines is therapeutic and keeping them going is good for the soul. I’m new to sewing machines but have a collection (hoard) of vintage chainsaws and farm/shop equipment inherited from my dairy farming grandparents. Oh, the memories that come from running the old machines.

Mam you did well. Thank you, I appreciate you. I can understand you more the fellas talking. 😊

My machine came with a fishing line pre threaded and it went thru both tentioners

Thank you very much

thanks.... bought one to do some leather and as I am not a sower (is that a word). I thought my wife was going to laugh at me and call me really bad names. But after seeing this vid I am much more confident that she will only call me a few less derogatory names and maybe even help me fix some things. I just got a new t-shirt that says " I know stuff and I fix things...that's what I do"

@TheBusyBeeSews

Жыл бұрын

You got this!

The twin tensions are for thinner threads. No need with thicker threads.

When picking up the bobbin thread with the needle, leave a good bit of slack in top thread. You'll find it picks up the bottom thread easier. When holding the top thread tight it can prevent the shuttle from hanging the top thread.

@TheBusyBeeSews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Just got one. Need to put it together

@TheBusyBeeSews

Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

I think the top tensioner is for the sewing and the lower one is for when you rewind your bobbin. Just a thought.😊

@TheBusyBeeSews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. Another person earlier commented "The two tensioners are for thinner threads."

Can I suggest you place another nut on the thread that bolts into the machine for the spool post. That way you can tighten one nut down to steady the threaded rod against the machine and use the other, as you have, to make the height of the spool. I would also add another locking nut on the stitch length screw too. Thanks for the vid.

@TheBusyBeeSews

6 ай бұрын

suggestions always welcome, thank you

Thank you for making such a concise video. I'm still on the fence about getting one of these. Also thank you for speaking in a tone that can be listened to. Not trying to be sexist, but I can't bear listening to most women on you tube. Not sure why they can't just talk normally without all the singing and pitch fluctuations.👍

@TheBusyBeeSews

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, I guess, LOL. Just a midwestern, matter of fact, outdoorsy, tom boy talking : )

Century Old Singer Sewing Machine really benefitted so many generation, its 15k sewing machine and 29k leather patcher, have been feeding far too many factory workers, esp. China ShangHai (their Butterfly clones) , and making it forever lasting household item.

@johnparker8391

2 жыл бұрын

I like to buy one of these $115 machines I'd like to buy a sewing machine

@jlee7063

Жыл бұрын

@@johnparker8391 I think they are much more expensive now? Closer to $150.-$175. U.S.?

Mmm i have one and i use both thread u can run 207 on top and 138 on the bottom

Where did you get yours? I like that it has a belt groove in the main wheel. I have not seen that on other machines.

@TheBusyBeeSews

Жыл бұрын

ColouredPeas, Amazon Shop

Thank you so much for sharing this video! The only issue I had with mine was getting the bobbin holder, what was finally able to get it. Not sure if there's a trick for that or not?

@TheBusyBeeSews

8 ай бұрын

The bobbin area is tricky. What specifically are you struggling with? Another commenter gives excellent tips on pulling the bobbin thread up.

@mdoyledesigns

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the response - Trying to get that shuttle out with the bobbin to replace thread is what I struggled with.@@TheBusyBeeSews

@TheBusyBeeSews

5 ай бұрын

someone has suggested using a magnet

This machine looks very shiny like new. Did you dissemble to clean it off? What material did you use?

@TheBusyBeeSews

2 жыл бұрын

It is new. I did not clean it.

@gergemall

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. It looks like the same one I got. Same brand name too . Maybe you have a newer version. I opened it up and examined it but life got in the way. Thank you.

Which store or website did you buy this sewing machine from? The groove in the wheel is very important to me. Thanks.

@TheBusyBeeSews

9 ай бұрын

Seller Colouredpeas, on Amazon

How do you know if the unit has a grove in the main wheel?

@TheBusyBeeSews

6 ай бұрын

The one I bought said it had one in the product description.

where did you buy it from with the grove in wheel

@TheBusyBeeSews

3 ай бұрын

Coloured Peas shop on Amazon, FYI someone else just bought one from them and said it was cheap aluminum not cast iron like mine.

Informative video, bravo! I am allergic to nylon thread. Do you think this machine is capable of using cotton thread? Is there a thickness of cotton thread you recommend for sewing leather? Thanks !

@TheBusyBeeSews

2 ай бұрын

I'm not sure, I tried cotton thread, but it was old and kept breaking. Does anyone else have any input?

@garyomglol

2 ай бұрын

@@TheBusyBeeSews Thank you for your reply. You are holding a piece of metal bar at 6:08 with 2 holes each end. Can you tell me where its mounted?

@TheBusyBeeSews

2 ай бұрын

It was a duplicate part. If you follow the needle bar all the way to the top of the machine you should find the same part.

@garyomglol

2 ай бұрын

@@TheBusyBeeSews Oh, a spare part. Thank you so much for this.

Heya just wondering how you fixed the cobbler machine to pick up the bobbin thread because mine isn’t doing that

@TheBusyBeeSews

9 ай бұрын

All I remember is that it took me several tries. I thought someone had left a useful comment but now I don't see it. All I can find is "It worked. I lowered the needle to point I can feel the tip through that hole under the bobbin shuttle/casing. It picked up the bobbin thread. Thanks so much." I think that was a response to the useful comment.

@demaiaartfashion6820

9 ай бұрын

I"m having the same issue. Did you manage to sort it out?

@TheBusyBeeSews

5 ай бұрын

Someone told me that I was holding the top thread to tight and that I should let it have some slack.

Amazon? I got mine from Walmart.

how thick does it sew? can you show how to put the needle? You got a new subs.

@TheBusyBeeSews

6 ай бұрын

When the foot is raised there is a good half inch between it and the base. So you should be able to sew something 1/2 inch thick. For the needle loosen the set screw, insert the needle in the grove with flat side facing the screw. Slide it up as far as it will go then tighten the screw. I'm not 100% sure about flat side to the screw but it looks like the grove is flat on that side and seems to work. The needle threads from left to right instead of front to back.

I bought one that came with a motor and metal stand for about $200. Finally figured out how to put it together. However, the presser foot doesn't advance. Any ideas?

@TheBusyBeeSews

Жыл бұрын

I was going to send a photo of mine to see if they looked the same but I don't think youtube will let me 🤔

@TheBusyBeeSews

Жыл бұрын

If your looking at the back of the machine on the right side where the foot is there is a metal bar on top with a u shaped curve in it. At the base of the u, just above the large metal cylinder, should be a circle. The circle of metal is attached to the u shaped piece and has a hole in the middle that the bar that moves the needle passes through. There is another bar with a notch in it next to the circle. The notch should be attached to the circle so that when the circle/ubar moves so does the notched bar. This notched bar moves the presser foot. Not sure how the up/down motion is converted to left/right. That must be a part inside the cylinder I can't see.

@TheBusyBeeSews

Жыл бұрын

One more thought if you look at the ubar and follow it down to the straight stretch before it curves down to the wheel there is a screw with a spring. You can use this to set stitch length. If it's too high it might be preventing the bar from moving.

@enyawdnitram185

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBusyBeeSews Thanks. The upside down U barely moves. So I followed that part to the other end, to the base. That bar has very little space from the end to the base. Also, one of those rotating levers at the base doesn't even press against the bar that is part of the U shaped piece. It's like the machine is damaged or I put it together wrong. Are both of these levers supposed to touch the metal arm?

@TheBusyBeeSews

Жыл бұрын

@@enyawdnitram185 The end of the bar should not touch the base of the machine. It has contact with one lever (cam) that causes it to move. The cam looks like a circle with two flat sides next to each other. The flat sides do not make contact with the ubar but all of the round part does.

what have you made with this machine since having it

@TheBusyBeeSews

Жыл бұрын

Mostly repairs, having trouble remembering...binding on a rug, zipper on a vinyl cushion cover, stitches on a tool belt. Basically if someone says can you fix this and it's more then a regular sewing machine should do. I find it hard to use. Cranking with my right hand and steering with the left is challenging but it gets the job done.

Were did you purchase this machine

@TheBusyBeeSews

10 ай бұрын

Amazon, seller called ColouredPeas

I have the same machine and haven’t been able to sew anything yet. It breaks the thread every time I try it

@TheBusyBeeSews

Жыл бұрын

Ugh, that's frustrating!

after a year, how are you finding this machine, Have you put a motor on it? if so , could you also give feedback on how the machine has held up?

@TheBusyBeeSews

Жыл бұрын

I haven't used it very much. No motor yet. My biggest problem with it is my coordination problem. Trying to steer with my left hand while cranking with my right is a challenge. It always seems to veer to the left. Can't figure out if it's me or the machine. Also the crank seems to unscrew itself. Need to find a locking nut to hold in place. It does come in handy when mending something to thick for my sewing machine.

@annamaxflair

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBusyBeeSews got mine last week, will be picking up a motor for, thankyou for the feedback

@abruptlyblunt

11 ай бұрын

@@TheBusyBeeSews that's why doing the motor and foot pedal mod is the only way to really make the machine a legitimate feasible option for sewing things other than shoes because that's the only way you can have both hands free to control the material which is something that is desperately needed given the miniscule size of the machines bed area and unconventional characteristics. to some going through all the trouble to modify a $100 hand crank chinese machine seems stupid but for some of us poor people, these chinese machines are the only walking foot sewing machine we're ever going to be able to afford .......

@TheRidingRoo

Ай бұрын

@@TheBusyBeeSews there is a sewing guide you can do, it keeps the sewing line at uniform distance from the edge. Obviously won’t work for all projects. You can also use a thread lock glue to hold the screw in place. Alternative to a thread lock is a bit of nail polish .

You took out a piece that looked like an arm out of the box. Where does that go? I can't figure it out!!!

@TheBusyBeeSews

Жыл бұрын

Are you referring to the two inch bar with holes at both ends? If so it was a spare part and not needed for anything.

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@TheBusyBeeSews

8 ай бұрын

Use your hand to turn the wheel.

Hi I bought one supposedly from Coloured Peas called 10 bearing grooved. They advertise their product being CAST IRON being the green painted frame .. yours appears to be the right one being the oil protection on it .. mine was CAST ALUMINUM .. simple test with a magnet .. will stick to Iron not Aluminum .. Label on the box Coloured Peas .. I returned it for misleading description .. now have to wait 30 days for my money before I throw another dart to try get a CAST IRON one .. all ears for ideas .. I usually research the heck out of what I'm buying but seeing a couple of adds by Coloured Peas new grooved 10 bearing hand cobbler .. Aluminum is cheap crap cop out..BJ

@TheBusyBeeSews

3 ай бұрын

Good Luck, mine is magnetic and weighs a ton so they have previously sold them.

Nice video! Those instructions are written in what we call “Chinglish”. Most of the time you can figure out what they mean, but in your case, Not. No disrespect meant because their English is 1 million times better than my Chinese.

@TheBusyBeeSews

Жыл бұрын

I've never heard of Chinglish, thanks for the new vocab word.

You were being REALLY nice when talking about the instructions..there terrible

@TheBusyBeeSews

Жыл бұрын

thank you, you are right, they are terrible

I was assembling the one I recently purchased and went to KZread to find help because the instructions were JUST LIKE YOURS. Following along with you was so helpful. Thank you so much.

@TheBusyBeeSews

4 ай бұрын

Glad I could help.