SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR OTHER GREAT SEWING MACHINES AND ACCESSORIES!!!
SEE MY NEW WRITE UP ON SEWING LEATHER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TEXT!
Submitted for your perusal is this BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL vintage Singer 66 sewing machine.
The
Model 66 revolutionized the sewing machine. It debuted about 100 years
ago, and was such a piece of genius, that it remained in production
with the same basic mechanical design for 50 years! It was so
successful, that a ¾ scale version was even offered (the Singer 99k).
In fact, even it’s modernized successor retained the same basic
mechanical design.
This
66 accommodates standard side mount low-shank feet and attachments. It
uses a horizontal oscillating hook and accepts standard, easy to
use Class 66 drop-in style bobbins. (named after this very model)
Mechanically,
it has been completely professionally servied. Hook timing, needlebar,
feed, and tensions have all been set to perform at an optimum level.
It will arrive 100% ready to go...
GUARANTEED!
It
has also been fully serviced and operates beautifully! It is also
powerful enough to sew through multiple layers of denim, leather,
canvas, vinyl, etc! The pictures tell the tale, there are plenty of
full-size detailed pics at the bottom of the auction.
When you are looking at the sewing samples, make sure
to notice the bottom stitches... The bottom stitches tell the tale
where tension and timing are concerned... No matter what machine you
buy, make sure they show you the bottom! Any piece of junk can make a
pretty top stitch, but a good stitch is BALANCED!
Cosmetically, it looks VERY NICE.
Most machines of this vintage are pretty rough, but this one is in good overall condition, retaining most, if not all of the original decals.
I
have worked for years as a full-time tailor. I have seen and used many,
many different sewing machines. One thing I have been struck by is the
similarities between industrial machines and all-metal vintage models
such as this one.
The only way to buy a solid-metal, heavy duty machine today, short of full-blown industrial, is to…
Go Retro!
Because
it would cost too much, a machine like this would not be made today. If
it was, it would cost nearly what an industrial machine does.
When
I hear the phrase “lasts a lifetime”, I have to chuckle… Because this
machine has already outlasted it’s original owner and is ready for a
second lifetime of service!
INCLUDED IN THIS AUCTION…
*DOWNLOADABLE ORIGINAL MANUAL
*3 BOBBINS
*NEW 10 PACKAGE OF SIZE 18/110 NEEDLES
*ADJUSTABLE TEFLON ZIPPER FOOT
This machine will be carefuly and thoroughly packed in a BRAND NEW BOX
with 6 walls of solid foam insulation to buffer it against impact. It
will be shipped Fedex Ground within 48 business hours of payment. If
you are in Alaska or Hawaii, the shipping price quoted covers only
USPS parcel post. I can ship it USPS Priority for $65. Email for
Fedex quote.
<<<BONUS>>>
If
you buy this item and happen to live within driving distance, you are
welcome to pick this machine up and save the shipping cost. You would
also be welcome to choose a cabinet at no charge! I have
collected several nice original Singer cabinets, including Queen Anne
style and Art Deco.
I am
a sewing machine enthusiast who admires the quality of the mid
century sewing machines, and the Singer 66 is one of the greatest of
all time!
If
you have been looking for absolutely the best, cleanest, and most
reliable vintage Singer you can find, then don't mess around, just hit
the buy it now! I've done all the dirty work, you can enjoy the fruits
of our labor. You will not go wrong with this one!
If
you have any questions about this machine, or any machine I am
offering, or are uncertain as to whether or not it will do the job you
have in mind, please call me. I will answer your questions HONESTLY! I
am looking for happy, enthusiastic, satisfied customers and will not
steer you wrong!
My numbers are (704) 846-7346 (home) and (704) 560-5360 (mobile). My name is Marc.
"Every day's a holiday; Every meal's a feast!"
Sewing Leather
I
am sure that many sewing machine aficionados and antique sewing
machine collectors would cringe to see a machine like this being used
sew leather... and would be quick to point out that they "were not
intended for that..."
But
hey, a 1949 Cadillac wasn't originally intended to be a race car
either, but they were turned into race cars because they were fast!
Well, in the same spirit, many vintage all metal sewing machines can be
used to sew thicker materials than than they were "intended" to sew.
Pedantic, narrow-minded thinkers would tell you that you shouldn't do
that... Well, I say "The proof is in the pudding!!!"
"Oh, but it will hurt the machine..."
HOGWASH!
Are you kidding me? We are talking about a solid cast iron machine
with steel connecting rods, cams and lobes. The truth is that many
parts on domestic machines from the '50s were also used on Industrial
models! And that's the truth!!!!! This is a tool that is meant to be
used. Anything that might get damaged or hurt on this machine can be
replaced! Realistic worst case scenario would be a broken hook... Big
deal, they still make them, and you can buy a new one for $10 from me
if that happens! If you are inexperienced, you might, out of
ignorance, burn up the motor. But they can be replaced as well, and
you probably won't do that if you read a little further...
Yes,
we may be "bending the rules" a little, but we are simply trying to
find a realistic, practical and affordable way to get the job done!
And that's what it's all about! This type of machine is the last stop
before an expensive, full-blown, 200 lb. stationary machine.
Advice for sewing leather...
Know
your sewing machine! Even though these machines are motorized, get
used to turning it by hand. This is often the best way to start
stitching and to approach a stopping point. It is the only way to
start sewing leather. Turn the wheel to lower the needle past the
resistance, and at it's lowest point, you can engage the motor. When
turning corners, stop shy of the corner, and hand turn the wheel until
you are ready to pivot. With the needle down, lift the foot and pivot
your leather. To avoid skipped stitches, turn the needle down and let
it just begin it's upward travel before lifting the foot and pivoting.
If your motor begins to stall or hang up, STOP!!!!
Turn the wheel by hand for a couple stitches then try the motor again.
Also, it is not recommended to sew leather in reverse. To lock the
stitch, sew a few stitches, then turn your material 180 degrees and sew
the other way, then back again.
I hope to add a lot more to this section in the future, so feel free to check back.
Thanks!
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