Singer 66 Treadle Sewing Machine - How to Set Up & Use
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- This is a 1927 Singer 66K sewing machine in an original Singer Treadle table. The table and machine have been lightly and sympathetically restored to full operational order. In this video I show you how to fit a sewing machine into a treadle table, how to fit a new treadle belt and how to thread up this vintage sewing machine.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments section below.
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Thanks for the video. Still using my mums 66 because you reminded me of how to thread upper and lower thread paths. She showed me how to use it back in the early 80s!
Thanks for the video. I just picked up one like this for 60 dollars. Can't wait to get a new belt and try it out.
I have a portable Singer 66 that was my Nan's. Hadn't used it for years but have now dug it out and I'm using it to make face coverings. I forgot what a joy it is to use. I also forgot how to thread it so this video has been really useful. Thank you!
They are amazing old machines - and so quiet too.
I love finding the same model of machine as mine! You refinished yours so nicely
Awesome to be able to show my young daughters while reading little house on the prairie. Thank you!!
Thanks for a good tour of this treadle machine. Mine is a treasure.
This was so incredibly clear and helpful! I have an old Singer in a drawing room cabinet that I have been wanting to use, and now I know how to get started!
Glad to be of help! have you seen my video of the Singer 66 in a drawing room cabinet?
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Yes, I found it straight away after watching this video, and I'm so delighted to know how to use my machine properly! The wood on my cabinet is much darker, though, so it's possibly oak or mahogany.
Nearly a century old, and it can still work for you. I love giving a job to an old machine of some sort!
Love it I refurbished one I bought for £10 on eBay and love it. Thanks for this 🤗
My Grandmother had one of these machines with that style treadle, she used it right up until she went to live with my Aunt in 1999, she never owned a modern sewing machine. Everything was either done by hand or that Singer sewing machine. I have one myself that I am learning on but mine is a 1929 66K with the electric motor that someone just rewired. I will probably put the handcrank on it because I want to have a bit more control of the speed when I sew, especially just learning.
Thank you very much for this detailed and very helpful video. I am about to get one of these treadle machines, it's in need of some attention but hopefully will eventually run as smoothly and efficiently as the one you have demonstrated here.
This video was SO HELPFUL! Thank you for demystifying this machine for me! You did a lovely job restoring yours, it's just beautiful.
Thanks you. I hope you found the video useful!
Wonderful video! Straight and to the point! Showed me exactly what I need to know!
Thank you!
I have my Mom’s old 66 treadle machine. It’s a back clamp. I LOVE It.
I have a back clamp 66 Lotus in a drawing room cabinet - it's so smooth.
Quick tip guys , if you loosen the stop motion knob before you put your treadle away it makes for easy belt off and on again without the machines needle engagement , just how i do it to save from running the entire machine during belt install ,
Thank you ever so much for this informative video. I purchased the same machine and was unsure of the correct way to operate this beautiful machine. Your video is perfect. 💖
I'm glad to be of help!
This video is great. My partner bought me a 1913 F series Singer cabinet machine. Your video has been so clear and precise. I have now been able to use the machine 😍🤩 I can't wait to get crafty. Thank you!
Have fun with it!
Thank you. I have just finished restoration of the cabinet, machine head already in good working order. My machine is a 1924 Red Eye. Can't wait to get started treadling!
How are you doing with your treadling?
I’m an advanced treadler. (I don’t even have to use my hands). Please let me know if you have questions. I’d be happy to help.
This was so much help Thank you so much, I just got my 1923 Red Eye and this was so well done it took me thru everything.
I'm glad you found it useful. I would love a red eye, sadly we didn't get them here in the UK so they are very rare here.
Thank you for useful info. I dont have a 66 but like to learn new things.
Excellent video! Thank you.
Thank you so much fr this, I had no idea how to replace the treadle belt. Thanks so much
Excellent tutorial! Concise and well engineered. Many thanks.
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
we just acquired a 1925 model 66 in an oak cabinet. We'll start the restoration pretty
soon. First treadle machine!!
Have fun with it!
I think this is the best video I have seen as to how to use this machine. Now all I need to do is to get mine into working condition
Brilliantly useful video, thank you!
I love the rubber band trick with the hinge-pins! I will be using it. Also, I never thought to leave the excess belt in place until I tested it; I guess I didn’t think one could run the machine with that little bit of belt hanging off.
Thank you for an informative video!
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful, thanks for putting this on
Just got one cant wait to use it. Video was amazing.
Thank you!
Love your vids. Thanks!
I found your site while searching for treadle machines as I just finished restoring a 66 model singer (Red Eye) machine and cabinet. Your information is really helpful, thank you! Now I can go back and tweak mine a bit but I have a great affection for the masterful craftsmanship of these old Singer machines. Simple manufacturing but still very usable. I have and have had a variety of old and new machines but I find that these old Singers, sew a really great stitch once the tension is set!
Hi Mary. I'm glad you have found my video useful. These machines are incredible considering how long ago they were designed and made and what little technology they had back then. They were truly skilled designers and craftsmen. Enjoy your 66!
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns The most interesting to me is the simplicity of the engineering. I also love the weight of these compared to today's new plastic machines. Love your videos!
I have a singer red eye 66-1 treadle and base with iron legs. Do you have any information or sites for me to get it up and going? I have oiled all moving parts & they are moth gliding. I started on bobbin area yesterday and am last as to how to take the bobbin casing out. Any help would be truly appreciated. I inherited this beauty!
@@willablake9284 I have a video on restoring a 15 - not quite the same but similar process
@@willablake9284 there is another video on u tube that will show you how.
Wonderful video, thank you!
Sooo quiet..I 😍 love it
Excellent video! Where were you 5 years ago? !!
Very helpful! Thank you!
Thank you for this informative video.I just looked at my 1900 Faultless machine. It does not appear to have a belt de railer. My machine was a family gift. It is about to be taken to a repair shop for an ovehaul. It is almost 100% intact.The bobbins and shuttle were lost in the move. The original manual is folded in pages. I will carefully copy.
I think the bobbins were the tube shape, not round. Looking forward to this adventure in sewing!
I believe the Faultless was a rebranded National machine. I would guess that a National shuttle may fit it. Not all treadles had the derailleur - my Improved Home Companion doesn't.
I bet you can't wait to get it back from its overhaul. I'm sure you'll enjoy it for many many years!
Thx sooo much..and so fast! Will ask the groups you suggested.
Love the video. Please make more like this :-)
Watch this space!
Very Good!.
Essa máquina de costura é encrivel,gosto muito de máquina de costura antiga eu tenho um Singer 31k15 ele é muito bom pra costurar tecidos grossos.
👍 good job
I’ve just brought a model 66 which still has original 1937 receipt. Very helpful vid thanks.
Wow! You're lucky to have the original receipt. It would be fun to use an inflation calculator to work out how much it would cost today.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns hopefully I’ll have the machine in a few weeks so I’ll let you know. Mine has the same table but lotus decals and is 1934. It was brought out from the UK by the person I brought it from to Nz
@@sprucemoose3000 Any news on the original price?
@@hayleykirkby8296 Hi Thanks for the reply and yes it says 19 pounds 13 I think, which sounds like a lot?
It was sold on Old Kent Road. (Thats in Monopoly isn't it?)
Style 66k4 5Dr Cab which is the cabinet I guess, It's so nice to use, I've brought a crank for it too.
@@sprucemoose3000 wow! I think that’s be about £1500 today.
Great video! The only information you left out his how to install the needle and what direction it goes in.
You're right! The flat side of the needle goes to the right.
Thank you i just inherited one
Me too!
Hi. Would appreciate one of your wonderful
Videos on a complete restoration of a 66.
there's one coming up on a 99 - mechanically the same
Thank you! Looking forward to it. You do such great videos.
@@katherinewomack8431 Thank you. I'm glad you enjoy them!
Tengo una máquina de coser Singer de ese modelo 66 Pero fueron de los primeros modelos Se conocen, por traer el tornillo 🔩 que sujeta el pie de arrastre, en la parte trasera Esa es la forma de saber si es el primer modelo de esa máquina de coser Singer Felicitaciones
También tengo una antigua Singer 66 con el tornillo de pie en la parte trasera.
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Have you made a video assembling a treadle like this one. It will carry a Singer 15-89. Thank you!
I'll be working on a video soon
Love it, love it, love it. I had to laugh when you showed the release to move the belt off the wheel. Why? Well, let’s say … good thing I always have extra belts for my treadle machines. I forgot to use the lever to remove the belt…you will pop that belt when you lift up the machine head to put it away. Not really funny but you will feel kinda dumb when you do it. Then you laugh once you get over the shock.
great video, just cleaned a old 66k and need to set it up this is very handy. BTW what did you polish the paint work with?
i just lightly dusted it down and used sewing machine oil to clean up the paintwork. As this machine is Japanned I feel its safer to use only sewing machine oil. on later models i use a good quality carnauba wax
🙏🏽😁😁😁thank you
I just bought a Singer 127 treadle head in amazing condition. I don’t have the treadle cabinet. I don’t know much about these but I sort of assumed I could at least operate it with the hand wheel and get an extra handle for the wheel to use it for longer periods. Is this possible to use the treadle machine without the treadle? Now I’m second guessing haha
If there's a screw hole below the hand wheel, you can attach a hand crank. Bases are easy to come by to house the machine in.
hi, great video. wondering what you use to oil/lubricate the treadle components ? hello from australia
just sewing machine oil.
Great video! I just purchased a Singer 201-2 that seems to have been with the original owner’s family. It works, but it is a bit dull. Do you have any suggestions for what material to use to clean it and to make it shiny like yours? Thank you very much!
sewing machine oil is safe to use to clean the black area. It's a mild cleaner and will not damage the decals. You can use a carnauba car wax after if you want an extra shine. I have videos on restoring old machines. There is show you the cleaning process.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Thank you very much! I will check out those videos you mention.
Hi - very helpful video - thanks! I'm enjoying restoring a 66-3k and want to attach it to my mum's old treadle table. The table housed an Industrial 103 so I've had to move one of the hinge brackets so that it fits. The treadle has a knee lever attached and I wondered if it is possible to connect this to the 66? If not, then I should probably remove it as I keep catching my leg on it! The industrial used to have a motor attached so would this be necessary?
Was the knee lever to lift the presser foot? If so, then it would not work with your 66
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Thanks for getting back to me. I never saw it in action, but I suspect so. I wondered if it wouldn’t work- I’ll remove it.
Hi. Thanks for the helpful video. My only question is how do you stop the machine when sewing at speed? Do you just grab the wheel to stop it?
Basically, yes! If not, the flywheel will have enough momentum to keep the machine running for a short time. It's a whole new skill, treadling, if you're used to electric machines.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns thank you, I’ll have to practice!
I have a Singer 201K in a cabinet and a new treadle belt for it. I was wondering if you could give me an idea of how tight I should fit the belt/how much play should there be in it, please? I love your videos. The only problem is that you make me want one of each model number. I already have a 99K and a 201K. Now I'm ogling 15K machines as well. Oh dear!
The belt should be just tight enough to drive the machine without slipping. Too tight and the belt can cause wear on the bearings. Start loose, you can always shorten the belt.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns much appreciated, thank you
I have a Model 66 also it is a 1919, and have most everything replaced or repaired on mine but the pressure foot Knob or control is missing, so I’m wondering if you know a part number for another as it will not sew without pressure applied. Thanks.
This is lovely and really helpful, thank you!
I know this is an old video, but I was wondering whether you could help me figure out what's wrong with my bobbin winding mechanism.
I think I might be missing that ring of rubber (?) that engages the winder with the motion of the handwheel, do you have recommendations where one could find that?
Also the top thread guide on the bobbin winder on mine seems to stick out towards the other side - it doesn't go behind the little round wheel but in front of it. It does however move along when I try and move the little wheel (the one missing the rubber). Is this a defect or where there machines made with it facing either way?
There are different styles of bobbin winder - yours may be missing a rubber tyre which are readily available on ebay. Some were designed not to have a tyre but to run against the treadle belt itself. it would be difficult for me to tell without seeing photographs,
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Thank you so much for answering so quickly! It looks like it should have a tyre as there's no way of it connecting otherwise. I've looked around and unfortunately found different sizes - do you know what outside diameter the ones for a Singer 66 have?
I've tried measuring myself and *think* it should be 3 cm, but I'm not sure whether there's any compression of the rubber (and therefore a larger tyre) needed for it to transfer the motion.
I wish there was a way to share pictures on here 😅
I'll see if I can measure one later
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Thank you so much, that would be very helpful!
I've only just got the machine and really want to get it up and running. My first venture into this.
I'd watched your videos and a couple of other ones beforehand and tried to be as thorough as possible (for someone with no experience) when looking at it, but the missing tyre slipped my attention 😅
The good news is, it does actually sew.
Hi thank you for the informative video. My 66 stitches beautifully as long as I turn the crank wheel. I can't get her to stitch with the treadle. The treadle works freely, the belt moves around but I can't get it engage in stitching. Any suggestions. By the way, the belt goes in the opposite direction of the wheel, is that correct? Thank you.
It sounds like the belt is loose or stretched. They are easy to shorten/tighten. The treadle should always drive the wheel towards you. If you have trouble treadling the right way, start off by turning the handwheel towards you by hand.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Thank you so much for that advice. I thought I needed a little slack in the belt; I shortened it and it works. However sometimes I lose the rhythm and it sews backwards. Operator error I believe. I'm just so happy to get her going. Thank you!
Brilliant. do you sell them too?
Occasionally, when I need the space!
Do you have a video on how to place the needle onto the machine?
I don't sorry. the needle goes in with the flat edge to the right, push it as high as it will go and tighten the clamp.
Cool... now, how about showing us the use of the Attachments 😄👍🏻
I plan to in a future video, but there's so many projects on the go!
Litterally No One has ever demonstrated the Ruffler or any of the original attachments.
You have an interesting accent. I am currently studying Scottish gaelic. You cadence sounds somewhat Scottish.
I spent the first half of my life in West Yorkshire and the second half in Lancashire. I can count on one hand how many days I have spent in Scotland!
Just a curiosity. Not claiming to know where you came from. I guess there may be great similarities in pronunciation.
@@thecarpentersdaughter4456 Possibly some similarities. There are thousands of regional and local accents in the UK so there must be some cross overs.
Hello, might you know how to adjust the position of the spring plate on the right? Mine is too close to the belt on the top hole, so it rubs against it and over time would surely wear it quicker. For the time being I simply put some slippery tape on that spot.
Do you mean the bobbin winder? There should be a screw that loosens the bobbin plate so you can adjust it.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Thank you very much, that was the solution.
Hello I have in this machine but this sewing machine have problem for bobincase and tension problem , can you make one video please 🙏
I have a 66redeye treadle, am deep cleaning all I can. The treadle seems so hard to push on to make it work. Should I take it apart to clean screws,bolts,whatever? Screws very hard to start undoing, what can I do to make easier to remove. Will trying to do this, make treadle easier to work? Thanks for any info on this. cJ in Mo.
I would take the belt off the treadle and apply sewing machine oil to all the pivot points. Allow to sit for a while then gently work the treadle to see if that frees it up. If not, then try a penetrating oil spray. Let me know how you get on!
Just oil all the moving parts if you have removed the belt. It will almost turn itself after that.
Hello, I have a 66 as well and my wheel (the small one) is not turning the treadle. No idea how to troubleshoot this issue. Tried adjusting the belt length but that doesn't seem to help. Do you have a video that explains the mechanism in more detail?
The small wheel doesn’t turn the treadle. You move the small wheel towards you as you start to treadle to make sure the machine is moving in the right direction. If the treadle doesn’t move the machine then the belt will need adjusting.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Thank you. Sorry, I realize now what I wrote makes no sense. When the needle is disengaged, the belt with the treadle turn the wheel quite efficiently, but when the needle is engaged it goes very slow. I tried tightening the belt, but it didn’t really do much until it was so tight that the belt slipped from the treadle. Maybe the belt is old and there’s a friction issue?
@@badassxwx is the machine stiff to turn with the handwheel? it sounds like it needs a good oiling
Can you free motion on this machine? Can you lower the feed dogs?
You can't love the feed dogs but you can get a feed dog cover
I loosen my motion knob but it still engages it stops for a lil bit then it engages out of no where how do I fix this? please and thank you
Yes, you need to loosen the screw from the stop motion knob, take off the stop motion knob and the hand wheel and give everything a good clean - my restoration video on the Singer 15 shows you how. Once clean, give it a bit of oil and reassemble.
Very nice sweing machine where I get & buying this singer 66 .I live in India. I stay at Howrah.please tell me where I buying this machine.The demo is fine.Thanks for your good demo.
I don't know where you would but one in India. I'm in England
Do you have video of the chest refurb.?
there's one coming soon.
Where can I order parts for the bobbin mechanism-the rubber part on the wheel that you turn to engage turning the bobbin?
They are called Bobbin Winder Tyres and can be found at good sewing machine shops, eBay or Amazon
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns thank you for responding with where to find this part.
Do you sell the rubber gasket like ring that goes on the thread winding part if the treadle? Thank you, don't know the proper name of it.
Hi. You mean the bobbin winder tyre? They are readily available online or at any good sewing machine store.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Thank You for the name! I'll be looking for that one(or 2 for a spare!). Appreciate the help!
Why does the top thread go under the arm and not through the hole? What is the purpose of the hole?
I have no idea. The user manual says only to thread through the hole when darning or embroidering
I recently received a 1905 machine it’s going to need parts and how do I clean it up the needle parts and it’s frozen will not move up and down
The safest way is to oil it and let it sit a day or two. Gentle heat will help soften old hardened oil and should help free it up.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Thank you
May I ask how do you change the tension on a 66 ? Thank you
the top tension is changed by loosening or tightening the tension disks at the front. The bobbin tension rarely needs adjusting but there is a screw on the bobbin case, use a small screwdriver and adjust just a quarter of a turn at a time.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns thank you !
Where do I go for information about the model number on my singer.
just google 'Singer Serial Numbers', it will take you to the ISMACS website, where you can search for your serial number.
Great video. I just inherited this machine sewn on by my husband's grandmother. Where in the US can I get a replacement belt?
most good sewing machine repair shops should carry them or they are easily available in ebay or amazon
I got mine at Central Michigan sewing supplies website
Amazon sells them.
Just a recommendation to read to manual as well as watching the video. The video leaves out a few important bits that may be obvious to someone who has used to machine before.
What to do if your legs are too big to fit inside the treadle?
Good question. Sit further back or try to treadle with one foot?
Hi I know this is a chance I am taking..my ma hine is a threader singer 1940 or so?...i put a new belt on but I have
trouble with the foot paddle getting stuck and it won't go back and forth when it hits the down side in back side of machine and u try to push it with ur foot to keep it will not co e back to front of machine..it does not see at all if the foot paddle won't get the top small wheel to flow .
All treadles have 2 flat spots - usually right at the bottom and right at the top - you just have to get used to it, in time your treadling technique will mean you hardly notice it. If it was OK before the new belt then your new belt may be too tight.
I had got this singer as a gift..the belt was broken, i got the new one..i do agree it mite be to tight...but i grew up on using mom's peddle machine..but this one the paddle is so hard to press down or up..thanks for your advice or any others help..i do love the machine and i want to so badly give it the respect this singer deserve.
@@angileeleggett1323 make sure you oil the machine well and don't forget the treadle needs oil too!
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns thank u...i will oil and hope for the best ..
I love your videos they help me a lot..thank you
I love this, as it's the only one I find, but you do have quite big hands, and it's a bit difficult to see everything you do...
my apologies
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Sorry to be complaining, like I said, it is still the best one out here, so thank you so much for publishing this!!!
Por favor explique en español desde Panamá ....
😢😢
lamentablemente no puedo hablar español
What develop the picture where the thread was, was a little bit clearer
Please pardon my ignorance, but how can you tell which model is which number? X x
Often the model number is on a plate on the pillar of the machine. if you google Singer Serial Numbers, you will find the ismacs site, where you can look up the unique serial number on the plaque on the base. This will tell you the model and the date of the batch the number was issued.
I just received a machine. Am having problem with the sewing. The sewing is hooking. Not connecting to the belt place nd needle place
It's difficult to say without seeing it - perhaps you could upload a video to one of the vintage sewing machine groups on Facebook.
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Je suis content que tu aies compris
Curio By B-Spoke Designs j’ai commandé 1 moteur car je galère avec la pédale,je repart toujours dans le mauvais sens et le fil casse
Where can I get the belt?
local sewing machine repair shops, ebay or amazon
Is there a reliable website you’d recommend getting a new belt?
I'm lucky to have a good sewing machine repair shop locally that I get mine from. Most good repairers will have a website and should stock them. I've had mixed results buying them in eBay. They work but the quality isn't great.
Curio By B-Spoke Designs thanks
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns I tried this leather replacement route with the awl and staple, first it was too loose, we tried again but the hole was slightly off center and it tore immediately. We trimmed and tried again... it was too short, wasted. Nylon clothesline is cheap and we got the fit perfect on the second try.
@@marjohnsmusings3222 I did the same with one last week - The leather is not easy to get through and you can go off centre very easily. Good tip with the nylon clothesline/ I've also heard that a pair of tights work in a pinch!
My husband bought a 66k 1928 model. I'm having the hardest time getting the belt to stay in place. I keep trying to adjust the tightens on it and the belt still slips off. I don't want to keep cutting the belt and end up with a short belt. I ordered 2 from Amazon. The other one is for my 99k.
Is this the treadle belt? Try checking the derailleur isn't out of position, throwing the belt off the large wheel. The derailed might need oiling. It sounds more like alignment than belt tightness - you don't want the belt too tight.
@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns thank you. I will try that
We bought Nylon clothesline, measured very carefully, so there was a little play but not much, threaded the cord through the holes in the spring plate and around the treadle wheel, through the ring guide and back up through the cabinet. We removed the hand wheel, melted both ends of the nylon cord with a candle and carefully pressed the melted ends together. We let this cool completely then cut off the excess nylon. We then looped the now circular cord over the narrow, inner end of the hand wheel and remounted the hand wheel. It works great. There is a video of people in India doing this with English subtitles on TH-cam.
Please the needle bar is not moving
What to do?
is the stop motion knob tight?
Great Job! That covered everything I need. I’d like to know the year my grandmother’s Red Eye 66 was made. Suggestions? Serial number G5366069.
It's from a batch dated April 26 1917 - enjoy x
My machine is "breaking" the thread, why can that happen?
If it's the top thread, check the tension disks are clean (floss them) it could also be your presser bar pressure is too high - try loosening the pressure screw on the top
Try replacing the needle.