#Singer red eye treadle sewing machine serial number#
#Singer red eye treadle sewing machine full size#

There are also quite often listings for that particular part or for the whole base on Ebay and on Americanlisted. I do, however, have the piece that is missing from it, so it could be attached with glue or epoxy or welded. The treadle base (which as far as I can tell is not rusty anywhere) seems to work fine too, even though the 'rod' under the foot pedal is broken. It's not 'museum quality' right now (though it could be easily brought to that, as it's definitely in a much better shape than many of the machines out there), but it would take little to no effort to make it into a lovely machine for your sewing hobby.Īs far as I know, it works - I never engaged the belt, but I turned the hand-wheel manually and the needle goes up and down and the feed dogs move freely.

I don't know much about its condition other than what's visible to the eye. However, very soon I found a different treadle, fell in love with it and so haven't done anything with this one. I bought the machine for myself, planning to use it for sewing and maybe even bring this beauty back to its original glamor. Treadle, back clamping presser feet, cam bobbin winder, screw stitch length adj.I am selling a Singer Model #66 Red Eye (if I am not mistaken) treadle sewing machine (serial number: G7405432) made pre-1920 for $125, but with an option to bargain. Whilst the 201K appeared to have the same basic specification as the 66K, it also had the 2 missing features of reverse feed and dropping feed dogs and an unbeatable stitch quality. By that time Singer had introduced the amazing Singer 201K, which was quite probably the finest sewing machine that Singer ever produced, as well as being their most expensive. The Singer 66 reigned supreme for over 30 years before the outbreak of WW2. Finally of course there is the presence of a non-Singer motor and foot controller and the use of a non-Singer case, usually of pretty poor quality with a pivoting wooden accessories cover, instead of the removable metal lid used by Singer.

#Singer red eye treadle sewing machine serial number#

Other signs to watch out for are an uneven edge to the japanning around the serial number recess, missing badges, or replacement silver coloured badges in place of the original gold coloured badges. A few model 66 machines also used an unusual low bobbin winder not found on other models.Ī pre-1935 Singer 66K fitted with ‘paperclip’ decals is usually a sure indicator of this process.

This setup made loading the bobbin into the machine considerably easier than the earlier Singer 127 and 128K Vibrating Shuttle machines, or the 15K which had a fiddly bobbin holder which had to be clipped into position under the bed.Įarly model 66 machines used back clamping presser feet and attachments, rather than the more common side clamping used on other models and also on later 66 machines. A system which still survives in so many sewing machines from all makers today. The 66 first introduced the horizontally mounted rotary hook arrangement with drop in bobbins. When the Class 66 appeared it was considered an engineering masterpiece, able to sew any thickness of fabric from fine silk to heavy canvas. The later 66’s (sub-version numbers -8 to -24) had a lever type stitch length adjuster, instead of the usual thumb screw. In the USA production continued until 1956.

Surviving serial number records indicate British production of the 66K ran from 1907 until 1939.

#Singer red eye treadle sewing machine full size#

Because the 66K’s were full size machines weighing around 30lbs, they were usually sold in treadle tables or cabinets, although some hand cranked models, and later on some electric models, were also sold. The Singer class 66 models were heavy duty domestic sewing machines that set the standard for several decades, and indeed the Class 66 bobbin and the 66 style horizontal oscillating hook arrangement are still in use on many ‘new’ sewing machines today. Singer Sewing Machine Model 66 and 66K Singer Sewing Info