Singer red eye 66 treadle sewing machine how to#
We have the new belt on as well so it's just about ready to go! Since my mom learned how to sew on one of these, she's going to come over and show me how to treadle. Antique 1919 Singer Red Eye Treadle Mod.66 Sewing Machine With Cabinet (Works) Open: 38'H x 44'W x 18'D Closed: 30'H x 23.5'W x 17.5'D 717.00 524-770 LOCAL PICK UP / DELIVERY ONLY Item Number: 524-770 Item ID: 22342 Category: Miscellaneous. I took the machine to the Singer man and he took care of cleaning it up mechanically and re-aligning something on it. The detail in the decals is so beautiful! Be sure to click on the photo to go to my Flickr site where you can see a large version. That sure brightened it up! This machine has what they call, the "Red Eye" decal. Scott used Turtle Wax to clean and polish the outside. Well, I prefer natural oak so after striping all the old dark finish off of this, Scott just sealed it with clear finish. My mom told me that it was typical in the "old days". The original finish on the cabinet was quite dark. It still needs the new lock bezels and he wants to go over the gold paint on the stand with another coat but for the most part, it's done: My husband decided to refinish the cabinet for me. I finally found one in very good condition about a month ago. In case you're visiting my blog for the first time, I've been wanting an antique treadle machine for quite awhile. Serviced Antique 1910 Singer 66 Red Eye Treadle Sewing Machine G598723 Upgraded Side Clamping Foot - YouTube This video demonstrates a Serviced Antique 1910 Singer 66-1 Red Eye Treadle Only Sewing. Both springs work good and new friction. This unit was pulled from a early model 66 Red Eye treadle. Since I don't have any stitching to share today, I thought you would enjoy seeing my antique sewing machine. Original Singer bobbin winder complete with both springs. I was so cold all day, from being out in the morning, that I grabbed a quilt and a book and curled up on my sofa and read all afternoon. Stubby, bu not a 99, as evidenced by the shovel-shaped inspection plate and dual slide plates.I didn't do any stitching yesterday. Homgaty 2 Piece Treadle Sewing Machine Belt, 183cm 3/16' Replacement Leather Belt Treadle Parts with Hooks,Sewing Bobbins,Needle Threader, Needles,Scissors Compatible with Singer/Jones Sewing Machine.
Stubby, and barely visible single slideplate.
Singer red eye 66 treadle sewing machine plus#
Again, stubby size plus the "Hammerhead" symmetry makes it a 99.ħ. The reason is simple it is because it is in my living room, so it is the most convenient. It was the first Lotus that I’d even SEEN in my area in 10 years. Stubby and has that "Hammerhead" symmetry. This Singer 66 is the machine I use most often when I sew by machine. I also collect sewing machines, so I’ve got a 66-14 with a side-mount foot, left my 66-3 hand crank Red Eye as a back-clamper, and finally found a 66-1 Lotus back-clamper (treadle only no mounting boss) just this past May 2016. How'd you do? You can check your answers below:Ģ. So, quiz time: Which of the following is a 99? I e-mailed the owner and she later confirmed it. The front part of the head looked symmetrical. That's the only way I could tell from that tiny, crappy little photo that I was looking at a 99. It's too lopsided to resemble a hammerhead shark. Singer Treadle Sewing machine model 15-88 Pictures Its a model 201. "A" is definitely shorter than "B" on a 66. The 66 was the entry-level Singer and is extremely common on my local (NYC-area). As you can see, the same area on the 66 is NOT symmetrical top-and-bottom.