This machine is a perfect example for a sewing machine restoration. Manufactured in 1910, it machine was made exclusively as a treadle machine. There is no provision on the body casting to attach a motor, or more likely for the times, a hand wheel crank. The machine is dull from old dirt and oil. ItContinue reading “Restoration of a Vintage 1910 Singer Model 66 “Red Eye””
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Restoration of an Antique 1919 Singer Model 66 “Red Eye” Sewing Machine
Introduction The Singer model 66 is truly one of Singer’s fine iconic sewing machines. First introduced in America in October of 1902 and produced there until 1956 and was also produced in Scotland as the 66K until 1960. Singer claimed (and many believe) that the Singer model 66 was the first mass produced sewing machineContinue reading “Restoration of an Antique 1919 Singer Model 66 “Red Eye” Sewing Machine”
Restoration of a 1925 Vintage Singer Model 66 “Red Eye” Sewing Machine
This restoration is for a Singer 66 Red Eye. I’ve been looking to do one of these for a while, but I needed a machine that had decent decals. If you look at the closely at decorative and complex colorful decals, you will see what I mean. There is a lot of detail in theContinue reading “Restoration of a 1925 Vintage Singer Model 66 “Red Eye” Sewing Machine”
Professionally Restored Vintage Fine Quality Sewing Machines 