Singer 66 Treadle threading and FMQ

[@SomeoneWishin]

I love all your video's, they have been such an inspiration for me and so much help! There aren't many videos that teach and show what you do on the treadle machines. I now own 3 treadles (15, 66, VS27) that I'm learning on. Besides learning to quilt, I'm also learning to do cut work/Richelieu and thread painting on my machines...because of you, a door has opened for me into a whole new world! Btw, I would love to see your finished handbag! I hope you keep making your videos! Are you on Facebook? THANK YOU so very much Tim!

[@TimLatimerquilts]

Thank you ! yes I am on FB

[@944gemma]

I have a couple of old Singers and I LOVE them both. One is my Moms old Red Eye. The attachments hook from the back. I love the old girl. When my Mom passed, nobody wanted it. So, I spent a fortune getting the old girl shipped trucked up to me. After I gave it a good cleaning and oiling it didn’t take long to fall I love with it. I will never part with it. My other old treasure is an elderly 99K. It’s in great shape and I love it. Buying the fancy new machines that do everything but cook supper and wash clothes.

[@dawngheerkins4590]

So glad I found you, love your work and how you explain everything, learned so much in 20 minutes!!!! Thank you!! ❤

[@CCTippers]

I adore old singer sewing machines, I wish I had room for one from every decade.

[@user-ic5xu4jh6z]

Oh, i got lot's of these old Ladies- a few Singers- the oldest from 1895- but my Jax i love the most- it's a Singer 15 clone- so it runs like butter and got little patents which makes it better. But finding a quilting foot will be an adventure! I never bought on Ebay i was always looking for my mashines in my region so i only got feet all my mashines come with. I would love to try FMQ on my old mashines. I hink on my other four hand cranks it will not work smooth enough.

[@junicedotseth7721]

The machine your using is what I learned to sew on, except my dad had converted it over to electric when my Mom has surgery, so she could continue to sew. The quality of the sewing one can do on these machines is far superior to new machines. Your work is beautiful, sure can see where the treadle machines are wonderful. I do the majority of my sewing on a Singer 201, and feel I get better quality sew on that machine.

[@debbieekes5718]

I’ve watched a few of your videos doing free motion with a treadle. You’ve inspired me to play with my Singer 306 K. My mom got it when I was just two years old and sewed my clothing on it. She’s pretty special to me. Lots of memories when I use it.

[@CreatedByNoriElan]

WOW! Simply Beautiful! I have this machine. Just purchased a few days ago. I'm new to all of this. I wish I could have in-person lessons. You did a fantastic job. Very neat. Never thought in aileron years this was capable on this machine. Thank you for sharing!

[@barbarab8469]

I have found so much inspiration in your free motion quilting videos on a treadle.

[@TimLatimerquilts]

Thank You!

[@olliesharper5051]

I am so glad you are offering these videos about to pick up a vintage singer

[@dodododdy1342]

thank you for every thing you teach us and your effort thank you

[@TimLatimerquilts]

Thanks!

[@grannygamerquilter]

Wow! You are an amazing artist. I'm so inspired by your techniques. Thanks for sharing!

[@sandrasciotto1646]

I was just thinking of you. Thank you for another great video!

[@TimLatimerquilts]

thanks :)

[@readytogarden3770]

I have a Red Eye 66 in my treadle too. I haven't tried it for FMQ. YET! I have been using an electric singer 237. Seems to do a good job. I am going to try your threading method. I do have some loose thread looping. I have been binging on your videos for 2 days. Lots of good easy to follow information.

[@944gemma]

Great video. I learned how to spin by basically watching a friend spin. I came home and found myself imitating her movements and motions. I believe watching you quilt will have the same effect. Keep up the good videos Tim. I love them.

[@TimLatimerquilts]

Thank you! Happy Quilting

[@pasomare1]

Love your tutorial! You have my "Stephanie's" twin. I reconditioned her and love her to death, even though I couldn't figure out how to lower the feed dogs----- YOU are the bomb!~ I don't have to! My machine is motorized/by the previous owner, who got the machine in 1945. I like this machine better than my new Janome. You are a great teacher and an inspiration.

[@TimLatimerquilts]

Thanks! and I agree. the old machines are better than the new :)

[@sprucemoose3000]

Very nice I’ve just brought a 66 model. Still has receipt from 1937. I’ll be checking out your other videos for sure. Great work.

[@scottsews]

He died last year.

[@sprucemoose3000]

@@scottsews oh no, sorry to hear. 😔

[@amandadenning2220]

thankyou for mentioning the bobbin! I tried it. Thread still breaks though so I decided to wait until my darning foot comes in. the bed of your 66 is in alot better condition than mine.

[@TimLatimerquilts]

the breaking thread is always a problem .....once you figure out the right combination on your machine it will be fine....it just takes trial and error to find just the right thing for that top area

[@amandadenning2220]

Do I need to adjust the tension on the bobbin? I am a bit iffy about it since I sew on the same machine.

[@TimLatimerquilts]

I have not adjusted the bobbin tension on mine for the same reason

[@tomhayes6920]

Thank you i asked you a question on the other video on how to set it up. I have a old red eye with the back clamp but also a electric 1951 model i might give it a go thank you

[@damama630]

Treadle sewing machines = the original thigh master!! Thank you for your incredible videos and inspiration. Do you use the came color in the bobbin as on the top?

[@michellezorzi5862]

W O W 😮😮😮

[@Olga13.03.]

👍

[@billsovitsky121]

What thread do you use and needle? I’m new to treadle sewing and fmq

[@andraebanks]

I am using this exact machine to do free motion on a quilt. I am half way finish and now the thread keeps breaking. I don't know why it keeps breaking. I guess I am using it too much lol. The presser foot pressure get too heavy for me to move the fabric around (and I have to adjust it)and the thread guide (by the tension disk) screw keeps getting loose.

[@bella-bee]

Why do you thread through the hole in that guide to the left of the tension spring, instead of under it please?

[@TroyboyQUE]

Great Job a nd information Tim. I have T-shirt quilts with multiple colors. Do you recommend a thread that is transparent? Thank for sharing.

[@snehadeshpande2562]

Tim can u make a video on basting and very basic treadle quilting. Trying to show it to us on small patches of 10 or 15 inch

[@donnaf2666]

Wonder why your Singer 66 has a side clamping presser foot instead of back clamping presser foot?

[@kydeafie]

I know we oil the sewing machine but what about the treadle itself? Are we suppose to oil the wheel and others? Thanks!

[@TimLatimerquilts]

I oil the moving pars on the treadle as well....some people will use grease but I find that oil is sufficient

[@leslieannehill6880]

I noticed that you didn't use the handwheel to restart your sewing. Can you explain when you do and don't need to use the handwheel. Also, please show us your feet and how to get started. I am a newbie. Your work is beautiful. Thank you for the videos.

[@beverley-memawmawclarkwhit5102]

where would one find those quilting feet you described....can you send the name/number of those feet???

[@andraebanks]

When I do FMQ on this singer machine, it feels tight. Is it suppose to feel tight? I've been sewing on a singer 4411 and the stitches didn't feel tight as I move the fabric around.

[@TimLatimerquilts]

Tight.....hmmmm, not sure what you mean by that, but I would be sure the machine is well oiled and running smoothly and freely when doing "regular" sewing..... and then try FMQ....and adjust the pressure on the foot (the screw on the top of the machine connected to the presser bar) and last the tension.....

[@andraebanks]

Thanks! I figured out it was the sewing machine's surface. Now it doesn't feel tight anymore.

[@TimLatimerquilts]

great!

[@bowtiemenswearllc7945]

Love your Singer treadle Tim, you have Facebook?

[@TimLatimerquilts]

Thanks......yes I am on FB

[@crissy635]

I subscribed to your channel because of your beautiful award winning hand quilting. I am very disappointed with all of this treadle machine work. I don't know anyone with a treacle machine.

[@TimLatimerquilts]

I have been unable to hand quilt for quite some time. I have nerve damage to my quilting arm elbow and shoulder, and it is very upsetting to me, but I am doing what I can do. And it doesn't require a treadle machine, any machine will work but I am using what I have.

[@amandadenning2220]

Any machine that does a straight stitch can do this. If your heart is set on a treadle, keep an eye out for them in antique shops, garage sales, and auctions. I even seen one pop up at a thrift store. The most common are Singer 66, Singer 15, and Singer 99. They all had good long production runs. Beware of the 66, find one that clamps on the side. Trust me, attachments are a lot easier to find for a side clamp!

[@amandadenning2220]

Compared to electric machine users, us treadle users are small, yet a proud breed.

[@TimLatimerquilts]

:)

[@catsknit23]

Wow, just because you subscribe to someone's channel for one type of thing doesn't mean they are restricted to only that. And just because you don't know anyone with a treadle doesn't mean people aren't using them. There are LOTS of us out here using treadle machines - they are old but superior quality stitching to most modern machines. Tim makes these wonderful videos available for free; it cost you nothing to watch it and you are free to ignore it and watch something else.

[@timflanigan8586]

Why not just pull the dogs?

[@2frakers]

Pull the dogs? If you mean "lower the feed dogs" you can't do that on this machine.

[@timflanigan8586]

You can remove them.

[@2frakers]

@Tim Flanigan no need to do that. Singer made a cover for them (part #32633) or if you don't have one you can cover it with saran wrap.