Modern Expert Tries To Use Vintage Singer 66K

[@Ellenslife851]

That’s a nice machine. I’ve always wanted a hand crank machine like this you’re going to have loads of fun with this machine. If you keep it around long enough, I’m sure.

[@petercane6376]

That was quite funny to watch you operate the 66 for the first time. When you wind a bobbin, you firstly undo the stop motion screw which is the large knob that holds the flywheel on. You turn this knob anticlockwise to disengage the motion. Then the machine will stop but the bobbin will wind. This is one of the wonders and bliss of absolute silence!!!! When sewing. I bet you loved using it!!! Total control with a hand cranker!!! Awesome video.

[@grumpy_poo]

and hand crank clockwise. I have this machine It has the best bobbin winder! I would love a tutorial on using the accessories that go with it.

[@soneil7745]

That's the machine I use! It doesn't have a lot of tricks and features, but it never messes up on me.

[@SewingMachines_UK]

Brilliant machine, indeed!

[@jop864]

Love these beautiful machines. I have several of my own. A good way to remember which way to turn the hand crank is to think “Over the hill and far away, then under the sea to me” I used that to teach my boys to sew on hand cranks 😊 Looking forward to your other challenges!

[@SewingMachines_UK]

Thank you! We're looking forward to doing more too! This was one of the most fun videos to film! That's a great way to remember it to be fair! It's a really good skill to have, especially since a lot of these old machines are still great to use and especially great in a powercut! 😂

[@HobbyOrganist]

That was cute! she did have the threading a little wrong but it surprisingly worked! I own a 101 in a library table from 1923, and to-day I brought home a 66 "Red eye" that is in very good condition. All I did to that was put the thread in and it sewed perfectly! I'll have to clean and lube it yet but wanted to try it out. It was a hand crank but electrified, so it has a foot pedal controller. It's serial number dates it to 1910

[@SewingMachines_UK]

Haha, yeah we sort of threw her in the deep end! I think Rachel did very well, considering 😂. They really are amazing machines, I wouldn't be surprised if it lasts another 100 years if looked after! I've seen some of these electrical conversions, they are pretty cool but they can be pretty scary too depending on who did them, haha.

[@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778]

I have a 1911 Red Eye-maybe they are cousins!

[@Tom-kf6nz]

For the next challenge how about winding the bobbin correctly i.e. turning the crank the correct way. 🤔😂👍

[@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778]

I noticed that. . . but thought my eyes deceived me!

[@suno8911]

I was screaming at the screen!

[@emiliasafford9657]

I have a 66-14 from 1940 that was converted to electric, I love it it's the best machine I've ever used. It's better than my new singer fashion mate.

[@SewingMachines_UK]

They really are amazing machines, as long as you look after them, they will last forever! We have quite the collection of vintage machines here and they all work great; They don't make them like they used to!

[@lindadalton2668]

Why does she keep her finger on the bobbin winder. She’s been sewing how many years?.

[@stephenvinson6474]

wait a sec...isn't she rotating the hand wheel backwards??? Its supposed to go toward the sewer...seemed to me she was turning it and cranking it the opposite direction while winding the bobbin..now when she commenced to sew she turned it the correct way.

[@lindadalton2668]

I’m sorry but it’s hard to believe this lady has ever used a machine

[@lindadalton2668]

She is sewing with the hem on the material upside down

[@frankjanvari8650]

hello very beautiful video please kindly film her using the industrial sewing machine please OK?please kindly let me know OK?thank you very much

[@SewingMachines_UK]

Hi! Thank you very much! We actually have a video already on the Texi Tronic 1 industrial machine, kzbin.info/www/bejne/maPZqmqrqaeXp5I Feel Free to check it out!

[@4486xxdawson]

Lol , not even going to give her the proper direction to turn the hand crank ? Funny or mean , well at least the machine can take what ver you throw at it ,,, Its a antique Singer after all ...

[@SewingMachines_UK]

Haha, it was mean but Rachel did really well considering, I think! You're right, it's a very versatile machine!

[@suno8911]

How about have someone do it properly afterwards? 😂

[@lindadalton2668]

Why do you not correct her when she’s totally off on the way a sewing machine works