PART 1, Singer Sewing Machine Model 237 Fashion Mate, Vintage, HOW TO THREAD AND WIND BOBBIN

I had the most challenging time learning how to use this classic machine with rave reviews. I had a copy of the manual on my computer, and still needed help!!! I goggled for help online in several places and could not find what was needed to use my Wonderful, sews through anything machine! Everybody online was asking for the same thing I needed and when God showed me how to do it, I HAD TO SHOW YOU! That is why I created this video.
How you do EVERYTHING on this machine matters if you get a stitch or not. Sometimes on the newer machines it can kind of correct itself. Not on this one, YOU GOTTA KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING, TAKE IT FROM ME, I KNOW. Much success & Happy Sewing!

[itzharmonyx]

I love how detailed she gets! She is awesome! I love this lady!

[billybass]

Thank you so much for your informative video. About 30 years ago, I expressed an interest in sewing and my wife's aunt gave me her 237 just before she passed. Well, time and circumstances got in the way and I never pulled the machine out to try but once, and it was way over my head. Lately, though, I've become interested in grow bags for my garden, and some youtube gardners were telling how they make their own bags from landscape fabric. I was completely lost. I couldn't load the bobbin or thread the needle. After watching your videos about three times, I finally figured it out. Tonight, I sewed my first grow bag. What a wonder. My stitches are all crooked and stuff, but the tomatoes won't mind. I'll have trouble sleeping, thinking of all the bags I can sew. Thanks again.

[marieshade]

Hey thanks for adding CC so quick. It is very greatly appreciated😀

[sewfabulous]

Hi Tonya. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have my aunties Singer 237A that she purchased in 1961. I cleaned it up, oiled it then had no idea how to thread the machine or bobbin. Found your very helpful video and I've been on a sewing frenzy! Thanks again.

[scramm]

My husband found one of these in a friends garage. Can you believe how heavy it is? Thanks for your video. You did great!

[PamelaStJohn-idsi]

Thank you for taking the time to share this information on the 237. It is vital to get it right, and you make it fun!

[emmanicole]

This video was so helpful you are the teacher iv been waiting for!!

[nealart]

Thank you, this was very helpful. I will add that the correct bobbin for this machine is wide enough for the guide to fit in a tiny bit when the bobbin switch is slid over and the correct bobbin has a notch in it that sits over a tiny pin next to the bobbin post so the bobbin will not slip around the post. Many thanks Tanya - now I'm heading to video #2!

[rosepaul]

Thank you. I haven't used my machine for 2 years, so I forgot how the bobbin winds. This is my original machine I bought for myself in college. ;)

[sherrytolbird]

I go to this video so much thank you I use other machines too and forget this one thank you

[TryMyMartini]

I just got one from my Mom! Thanks for the help!

[AngelaFarmer]

Thank you for posting this, it was very helpful

[tanyawins]

Wonderful! I am so glad you still got your classic sewing machine! Such a beauty! Happy Sewing!

[treeroofgrass]

Cool! I picked up one of these for 30 bucks, and in perfect condition. It’s super smooth. Love the 237!!

[crystalyn]

thank so much am learning how to sew and what not and really new at this kind of thang.

[kjenkin]

Thank you so much! I have a similar machine and I've been stumped for a year!

[kimberleyclancy]

I am glad to hear that someone else has the same problems.  I fight with this machine every time I use, however other people rave about it.  I especially have trouble winding the bobbins.  I will  resort to buying them soon.  Will take a look at your video.

[michaelcawcutt]

Thanks for this and PART2 video! I have the exact model and am learning to sew WHILE reupholstering my boat! Ambitious, but your video has helped greatly!

[meltete]

this is the best tutorial on threading bobbins! and I have a diff model from you. Thanks so much!

[leahderrick]

Hi Tanya! So I know you posted this over a year ago, but I really wanted to say thanks and I'm so glad you did these videos. I inherited this machine when my grandmother passed recently and have been extremely frustrated trying to figure it out on my own. Thanks to your videos, I'm getting the hang of it. I'm very grateful to be able to stay connected with her through something that she loved to do.