Worthy of a complete restoration, I will take every step possible to return the machine to “as like new” condition as my skills allow and in any sewing machine restoration, it’s the small details that matter. Manufactured in 1919, it has attained antique status and possesses heirloom quality beyond any doubt.
The addition of an aftermarket numbered tension dial on this machine was added to the tension assembly at some point in it’s life, and I intend to replace it with the simple knurled nut as originally used on the machine. The machine does not provide for a back tack or reverse,the feed dogs do not drop (the 66 never included this feature), and the stitch length is adjusted with a stitch length regulator knob instead of a lever. A side clamp presser foot was introduced on the 66 in 1923. The earlier vintage model 66’s (prior to 1923) have a rear clamp presser foot. When both of these tasks are completed, the end result will be a beautiful sewing machine that runs and sews like new.
I also like the “Egyptian scroll” design on the nickel plated parts. The “Red Eye” decals are in very good condition for their age and I plan to do a detailed original finish cosmetic restoration to accentuate the decals and restore a smooth finish over the original black japanned paint. Despite the fact that the machine runs smooth and sews well, the machine will undergo a complete disassembly and detailed mechanical restoration. I chose this particular model mainly 66 for it’s cosmetic condition. This added simplicity to threading of the machine and the perfection of the stitch it formed. Ever wonder why they call it a class 66 bobbin? Now you know!ĭifferent from the vertical hook design found in most machines of this vintage (excluding vibrating shuttles), the hook was mounted horizontally allowing the bobbin to be simply dropped into the machine. The 66 introduced a smooth oscillating hook and the class 66 bobbin. Built incredibly tough, a model 66 that is well adjusted and in tune can out sew almost any new or modern sewing machine today… and it can do it through a variety of fabrics from linen and lace to horse blankets. Singer claimed (and many believe) that the Singer model 66 was the first mass produced sewing machine that produced a near perfect stitch. First introduced in America in October of 1902 and produced there until 1956 and was also produced in Scotland as the 66K until 1960.
#1922 SINGER RED EYE SEWING MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER#
On these models the Serial Number is located on the bed of the machine at the base of the pillar.The Singer model 66 is truly one of Singer’s fine iconic sewing machines.
The hand crank version was originally available with a bentwood case but later this was changed to what appears at first glance to be a suitcase!Īt least two batches of 99K machines were produced in aluminium presumably to try and make the machine more portable.ĭATING: The date of commissioning for Singer sewing machines is available online go to Singer Machine Serial Numbers. This machine was made as a hand crank, treadle and later an electric machine. According to the Singer company records it appears small batches of this model started being commissioned in January 1911 at the company's Kilbowie factory and production continued until after 1956.
#1922 SINGER RED EYE SEWING MACHINE PORTABLE#
Model 99 The Model 99 is a smaller version of the Model 66 and was supposed to be more portable (it is still heavy!). The Singer Model 66 is extremely common in Great Britain. This pattern was not generally available in Europe instead a pattern collectors call Lotus was used on machines made at the Singer's Kilbowie factory. In America the Model 66 had a decal pattern known by collectors as Red Eye which was introduced c1910. Various decal patterns were used on these machines and although the Singer company did not name most of the decal patterns over the years collectors have given them various descriptive names. The machine was made as a hand crank, treadle and electric machine. Model 66 Oscillating Hook The Model 66 was introduced 1900 with production continuing to the 1950's.
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