dunster

You're right - that page has been scanned poorly and I can't read it either.

AshleyO

Really beautiful machine, Dunster. :)

Check out this YouTube video, SherriB http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0NeekbwREY
"How to wind a bobbin on a Singer 66 treadle"
YouTube rocks!

dunster

What a neat video. It's for a model 66 treadle, so I don't think it will apply to my new No. 2, but it just so happens I also have a model 66, and it is the one I'm going to work on first, so I really appreciate the info.

AshleyO

Oh, sorry the top was a comment about your awesome new machine. The video was directed to SherriB, but I hope it helps you out in the future, too! :) Hehe

quilt addict

Everyone has had such a great weekend. Cannot believe the beauties that you folks have found. I hit some garage sales but did not get a machine. There was one 99 that they wanted $50 for on Saturday but said everything was going to be half off on Sunday. I went back Sunday morning and it was still there but they had decided that they were not coming down on the price. So I was good and did not get it. I can just keep working on the ones I purchased last month when I was out of control. I think since I have quit drinking Billy's coffee I have more will power to resist.

I just bid on a treadle on ebay for $20 in the hopes that my sister will pick it up for me. Not sure how I will get it home. Maybe I will just clean it up and let her have it. She wanted me to help convert her current machine back to a treadle.

Lostn51

Okay How to Wind a 66 Bobbin.........

Put the spool of thread on the spool pin and then take the thread and feed it to the hook before the faceplate then bring it back to the bobbin winder. There will be a hole in the bobbin you poke the thread for the inside of the bobbin through the tiny hole and then take the tail and run it through the the large hole and then place it on the winder.

The thread then will go in the top of the winder arm then hook it under the arm in the notch.

Here is a better photo of the winding path, sorry they are a bit blurry..............

Billy

purplefiend

Sherri,
Thanks for the video, I have a 99K with the same type of bobbin winder, now I can wind bobbins on it; rather than using my Singer 201K treadle(same bobbin).
Sharon W. in Texas

SherriB

I am even more excited for my bobbins to arrive in the mail!!!! :mrgreen: I have some 1930's reproduction charms just waiting to be sewn together on my treadle!! I haven't named her but I will have to soon!

SherriB

Oh, I have one more question for everyone. I was at the Salvation Army with DD (my enabler) today when I should have been sleeping. (Worked last night and have work tonight) They had their nick nacks 1/2 off. I was browsing around and found these 2 sewing boxes. The Griest was $2.00 and the other was $1.00. I opened them up and almost squealed! LOL

The Griest had all original feet in it in excellent condition!!! The other was a no brand name for $1.00. Can either sets of feet work on my #66? Or any other machine as well? I only paid $2.19 for both boxes, so either way is a win. I love old sewing notions and have even started collecting them! LOL :mrgreen: :oops:

purplefiend

Sherri B,
Some of the attachments might work, but 2 of the attachments in the last picture are for a zig zag machine.
It depends on if your Singer 66's feet attach on the side or in the back. If you have a back clamper, they won't fit.
Sharon W.