If, on the other hand, you have never even heard of winding bobbins by hand, then you are in for a rough time. This reviewer had the advantage of having worked on one of these machines many years ago, and it’s true what they say… It’s like riding a bicycle.Īfter a couple of minutes of staring blankly at the machine and trying to get our bearings, it all came back to us. If you are lucky enough to get your hands on an original manual, you will be guided through the processes of threading the needle and winding the bobbin.Īccomplishing the task without the guidance of a manual is challenging for a novice, but easy for someone who is familiar with very basic sewing machine operation can figure it out on their own.
The stitches are sturdy and absolutely beautiful. The Singer 66 that we had the privilege of reviewing is table mounted and while not in pristine condition, sews better than many newer machines.
Today, that drop in bobbin remains a popular feature among home sewers the world over. However, the single most distinguishing feature was the oscillating hook, which made it possible for the bobbin to be merely dropped into place. The first Singer 66, went through several different incarnations, and each incarnation brought with it a different set of features. She escaped with her machine in tow and sustained only a few burns on her hands. When the Germans bombed her hometown of Plymouth, England, during World War II, rather than run for shelter, Annie ran home to save her beloved sewing machine. The Singer 66 has been a reliable, dependable sewing machine from the very beginning as evidence by the fact that at least one owner literally risked life and limb for her Singer 66.Īnnie Pratt bought her Singer in the 1920s. While there aren’t many around today, some Singer 66 electric and hand crank models, were portable, mounted in wooden carrying cases. Those ornate decals were replaced by the basic gold Singer trademark decals sometime between 19.Įarlier models of the Singer 66 were equipped with a presser foot that is unable to be removed and a bobbin that must be wound by hand.Īs time went on and electric motors became standard on the 66, accessories such as a ruffling foot and other presser feet specifically designed for fluting, binding and other straight stitch functions were added.Īfter the introduction of electric sewing machines, many treadle machines were outfitted with motors.
Singer 66 sewing machines sold in Great Britain featured a different design widely known as the lotus design. Collectors refer to the original decals on Singer 66 machines distributed in the US as “red eye” because of the unique pattern featuring a red dot in the center of the ornate design.
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