I can piece quilts all day on a treadle but ooof, handcranks make me nervous, lol. Nothing sews like an old machine and fixing them up is so rewarding!
That's funny! The handcranks aren't as common, but I can stand and sew. I have an electric 66 that I switch out depending on what I'm doing. I'm glad you enjoy them Danelle.
Me as well as others have commented, fell in love with a singer 66-1 , I have it on its bentwood case and use it rather with the motor which is a dream since it has diferente speeds or a handcrank when precision is needed and I haven’t found yet something that cannot sew, I was amazed to see how easily sews through leather which I was told a domestic machine could not, not only they are tough but nice to look at, I’ll probably be gone and someone else will be using it with proper care since to break something other than your needles takes great strength or mistreat on your part and if you clean it and oil it will purr as a cat even if it has been stored for years and electrical power is not required per se, with COVID pandemic I learned to appreciate it even more, thanks for your video since more people can see all of the things you can do with it and appreciate their diamonds that probably are in an attic or garage collecting dust and could be used once more
I am glad, the model 66 is one of the best machines ever made and you have a bent wood case too go with it. Sounds like a beautiful machine. Thankyou for sharing!
I taught my son and daughter how to sew.❤ My son made the first skinny jeans because he was very slim.. Awesome moms! Mushrooms are also a dye source for fabric.
Model 66...was deemed THE Sewing machine of the 20th Century...Singer introduced the first Model 66's in 1900. It was USER friendly .easy bobbin load...These "Iron Maidens" Or Iron Misters whichever .were made to last..as you probably know. They can sew thru pretty thick materials...However, if I was planning to sew with only tough material...heavy canvas, leather I'd get an industrial machine. Manuals for these machines ESSENTIAL!!! I like it that you have a place for you machine built in to your bench...That is IDEAL!!! I have a 1904 66, a 1919 66-1 and a 1923 66-2 love em all I also take care of a Model 201-2..from 1950, .which represents the culmination of Singer's development of the Model 66. You were lucky your mom taught you this skill!!!
I agree 100% with what you wrote. The majority of my sewing is usually with lighter weight fabric. I really like the machine on my work bench as I can stand and sew, I also have an electric 66 with back tack that fits in the same spot. It really depends on what I'm doing at the time. The hand crank shines in its precision, and the electric is fast and smooth. I'm glad there's people like yourself who love these machines!
I bought a Singer 127 last year and restored it. Then I bought a Singer 27 and a Singer 66 and another 66 (Red Eye). All but the last one were in terrible shape and needed restoration. My wife made me promise her not to get any more, so I am resisting even the deals I find. I use the 27 and 66 to sew stuff like aprons, garden gloves etc. And I find the 66 to be a very smooth machine. All my machines are pre WWI makes according to their serial numbers. Thank you for sharing your experience and tips.
I love your back packs ! . I have 3 ols machines. a 27k (1904) on treadle, a 15k electric (1918) and a 15k on treadle (1940). I love to sew with them, and try lots of funny feet ! Yeah I sure want to see you sew a project !
Those are some cool backpacks, the sewing machine is a beast, they don't make them like that anymore. I can't remember how to use a sewing machine it's been so long, but sewing is a great and helpful skill to have.
New here. I have many vintage sewing machines. I have a 66 with red eye decals. Nothing like these machines. I also have a hand crank 127. These machines can sew thru just about anything. Thanks for showing this.
Please don't use sewing machines like 28,15, 66, 201 and others for thick leather like belt. It is not designing for penetrating material. Only machines for leather or hand sewing.
I agree with you that they are not designed for sewing thin leather and canvas. But every time my wife would try to patch a pair of my jeans on her modern singer it would come out of timing and cost $75 to repair. But these old 66 singers get thrown away alot and I have maxed out the amount I can put under the foot and not one time did it come out of time. In fact I have never heard or seen one out of timing. I do use this machine most of the time with quilting fabric weight. My video was designed to show how strong and durable these old machines are. I personally believe in using things and not throwing them away. Best regards Pete
@@poorpetes canvas and jeans is OK because it is still a fabric and machine can handle it without damage. Leather have different structure. For example 15-88 hinge what connect mainshaft and needlebar is fragile and can broke easily. Be careful anyway.
I can piece quilts all day on a treadle but ooof, handcranks make me nervous, lol.
Nothing sews like an old machine and fixing them up is so rewarding!
That's funny! The handcranks aren't as common, but I can stand and sew. I have an electric 66 that I switch out depending on what I'm doing. I'm glad you enjoy them Danelle.
Me as well as others have commented, fell in love with a singer 66-1 , I have it on its bentwood case and use it rather with the motor which is a dream since it has diferente speeds or a handcrank when precision is needed and I haven’t found yet something that cannot sew, I was amazed to see how easily sews through leather which I was told a domestic machine could not, not only they are tough but nice to look at, I’ll probably be gone and someone else will be using it with proper care since to break something other than your needles takes great strength or mistreat on your part and if you clean it and oil it will purr as a cat even if it has been stored for years and electrical power is not required per se, with COVID pandemic I learned to appreciate it even more, thanks for your video since more people can see all of the things you can do with it and appreciate their diamonds that probably are in an attic or garage collecting dust and could be used once more
I am glad, the model 66 is one of the best machines ever made and you have a bent wood case too go with it. Sounds like a beautiful machine. Thankyou for sharing!
Also enjoy woodworking and have a 1925 Singer 66, lovely machine!
Awesome, it sounds like you're a DIY! I agree, it's a great machine!
I taught my son and daughter how to sew.❤ My son made the first skinny jeans because he was very slim.. Awesome moms! Mushrooms are also a dye source for fabric.
Model 66...was deemed THE Sewing machine of the 20th Century...Singer introduced the first Model 66's in 1900. It was USER friendly .easy bobbin load...These "Iron Maidens" Or Iron Misters whichever .were made to last..as you probably know. They can sew thru pretty thick materials...However, if I was planning to sew with only tough material...heavy canvas, leather I'd get an industrial machine. Manuals for these machines ESSENTIAL!!! I like it that you have a place for you machine built in to your bench...That is IDEAL!!! I have a 1904 66, a 1919 66-1 and a 1923 66-2 love em all I also take care of a Model 201-2..from 1950, .which represents the culmination of Singer's development of the Model 66. You were lucky your mom taught you this skill!!!
I agree 100% with what you wrote. The majority of my sewing is usually with lighter weight fabric. I really like the machine on my work bench as I can stand and sew, I also have an electric 66 with back tack that fits in the same spot. It really depends on what I'm doing at the time. The hand crank shines in its precision, and the electric is fast and smooth. I'm glad there's people like yourself who love these machines!
I bought a Singer 127 last year and restored it. Then I bought a Singer 27 and a Singer 66 and another 66 (Red Eye). All but the last one were in terrible shape and needed restoration. My wife made me promise her not to get any more, so I am resisting even the deals I find. I use the 27 and 66 to sew stuff like aprons, garden gloves etc. And I find the 66 to be a very smooth machine. All my machines are pre WWI makes according to their serial numbers. Thank you for sharing your experience and tips.
I'm glad to see you share the same passion! Lol!
I love your back packs ! . I have 3 ols machines. a 27k (1904) on treadle, a 15k electric (1918) and a 15k on treadle (1940). I love to sew with them, and try lots of funny feet ! Yeah I sure want to see you sew a project !
Hey, thank you so much!
Those are some cool backpacks, the sewing machine is a beast, they don't make them like that anymore. I can't remember how to use a sewing machine it's been so long, but sewing is a great and helpful skill to have.
Thanks for the compliment! Yeah, the singer model 66 is a smooth running machine, and I enjoy using it.
Yes please
New here. I have many vintage sewing machines. I have a 66 with red eye decals. Nothing like these machines. I also have a hand crank 127. These machines can sew thru just about anything. Thanks for showing this.
Welcome! I'm glad you care for these older machines also!
Be cool to see a sewing vid at some point
I'll have to put one in the works!
Temos uma máquina igual a essa. Quase centenária.
Isso é ótimo! Você usa muito?
I thought this was about the Singer machine. Not what he had made with it
I know, I get carried away! Lol
Please don't use sewing machines like 28,15, 66, 201 and others for thick leather like belt. It is not designing for penetrating material. Only machines for leather or hand sewing.
I agree with you that they are not designed for sewing thin leather and canvas. But every time my wife would try to patch a pair of my jeans on her modern singer it would come out of timing and cost $75 to repair. But these old 66 singers get thrown away alot and I have maxed out the amount I can put under the foot and not one time did it come out of time. In fact I have never heard or seen one out of timing. I do use this machine most of the time with quilting fabric weight. My video was designed to show how strong and durable these old machines are. I personally believe in using things and not throwing them away. Best regards Pete
@@poorpetes canvas and jeans is OK because it is still a fabric and machine can handle it without damage. Leather have different structure. For example 15-88 hinge what connect mainshaft and needlebar is fragile and can broke easily. Be careful anyway.