First Time Sewing Machine Owner
 

Well I don't know if this is the right forum for this. If not, move it if so desired. I received my very first sewing machine. An old Singer Sonata 6610 10 stitch machine. I have no owners manual for it, and the one I downloaded from Singer doesn't list a bobbin size for it. I did what I thought was right, and bought just some random bobbin from walmart. It's a size 15. But I think it is the wrong size, as the machine jams up within the first 3 or 4 stitches. Can someone please tell me what size bobbin I need for my machine?

You can always check the back of the bobbin package. They list the machines the bobbin will fit.

Your machine appears to take class 66 plastic bobbins. Here is a link to what you need, although this bobbin is probably available at Walmart too:
http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/se...66-plastic.php
Note that the Sonata 6610 is listed as one of the machines this bobbin fits ("Fits Singer models.........Sonata 6610.......").

Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS on your first sewing machine!!! :thumbup:

Congratulations with your new machine. Yes, they had your bobbins in Wal-Mart. I picked these up (no.66), instead of the #15, which my machine uses.I use the incorrect ones to take with me, if I have some handsewing and I am not at home. I wind some thread on the bobbin and leave the large spools at home. I just have to make sure, that I keep them separated from the other bobbins, when I come back. Enjoy and before you know it, you'll be cruising.

How exciting, a new sewing enthusiast. I hope you find all the info you need here with these nice people and stay to chat with us.

TY for all the help. I'll go out and get the right size bobbin. Does 66 only come in plastic?

No, the 66 comes in metal also. You should get metal if the machine comes with a metal bobbin, plastic if it comes with a plastic bobbin. The newer machines are made in such a way that metal bobbins will wear out the casing. I don't know how vintage your machine is. If it's really vintage, then it was designed for metal bobbins. If it's a newer more plastic type Singer, then it may have been made for plastic bobbins. I'm not sure how you tell the difference with a used machine. With a new one, you always know because of the bobbins that come with the machine.

I'm not expert, I've read that if the bobbin case is plastic, it needs plastic bobbins. If the bobbin case is metal, either is fine.

Ooooo, I hadn't heard that before, but it makes sense. MyViking has a drop in plastic bobbin and the part is sits in is plastic. My Juki and Voyager have those metal bobbin case things and came with metal bobbins. You would have thought I could have connected those dots! :o

I'm thinking my machine was made around 1987. I bought a 66 plastic bobbin and the machine sews like a champ now. It more than likely needs to go in for a servicing because when I got it, I got it for free from the side of the road, and it looked like it had been stored in a barn for several years. Even had a mouse nest in it. I cleaned it as best as I could, and it sews great, sounds smooth as silk. The stitch selectors move with ease, and all the different stitches do appear to work. The bobbin winder at first didn't do anything, but I was able to work it lose, and now it winds the bobbin to the correct amount, then kicks the bobbin out.

Most older machines need to be oiled. You were lucky to find such a great running machine!