The Singer 66 reigned supreme for over 30 years before the outbreak of WW2.

Finally of course there is the presence of a non-Singer motor and foot controller and the use of a non-Singer case, usually of pretty poor quality with a pivoting wooden accessories cover, instead of the removable metal lid used by Singer. Other signs to watch out for are an uneven edge to the japanning around the serial number recess, missing badges, or replacement silver coloured badges in place of the original gold coloured badges. A few model 66 machines also used an unusual low bobbin winder not found on other models.Ī pre-1935 Singer 66K fitted with ‘paperclip’ decals is usually a sure indicator of this process. This setup made loading the bobbin into the machine considerably easier than the earlier Singer 127 and 128K Vibrating Shuttle machines, or the 15K which had a fiddly bobbin holder which had to be clipped into position under the bed.Įarly model 66 machines used back clamping presser feet and attachments, rather than the more common side clamping used on other models and also on later 66 machines. A system which still survives in so many sewing machines from all makers today. The 66 first introduced the horizontally mounted rotary hook arrangement with drop in bobbins. When the Class 66 appeared it was considered an engineering masterpiece, able to sew any thickness of fabric from fine silk to heavy canvas. The later 66’s (sub-version numbers -8 to -24) had a lever type stitch length adjuster, instead of the usual thumb screw. In the USA production continued until 1956. Surviving serial number records indicate British production of the 66K ran from 1907 until 1939. Because the 66K’s were full size machines weighing around 30lbs, they were usually sold in treadle tables or cabinets, although some hand cranked models, and later on some electric models, were also sold. The Singer class 66 models were heavy duty domestic sewing machines that set the standard for several decades, and indeed the Class 66 bobbin and the 66 style horizontal oscillating hook arrangement are still in use on many ‘new’ sewing machines today. Singer Sewing Machine Model 66 and 66K Singer Sewing Info

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