My "New" Antique Singer 66 "Red Eye" Machine
 

I have always been fascinated by Antique Sewing Machines. When I was younger I would watch my Grandmother sew on her Singer 201 sewing machine. Her sewing machine has gone untouched for years now (my mother does not sew, but she will not part with the machine). Sigh

Yesterday my DBF and I were looking for a table for his new apartment. We went to all the local furniture stores, but didn't find any thing he wanted. On the off chance I told him to try St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Shop. You never know what you can find there................

In the corner of the shop, by the window there was a sewing machine table all closed up. It was marked down from the month before. It had a vase in the center and a box on top.

Like any self respecting quilter, I had to look inside the cabinet, while my DBF went looking for his table. I couldn't believe what I found! There was a dirty Singer Treadle Machine inside. Hummmmmmmm. There is more to this story!

Can't wait to hear the rest of the story. That is so beautiful, I want it. I am so looking for one of those and the cabinet is a bonus.

Gorgeous!! I wanna hear more!! I have one! No cabinet, not as pretty tho. mine converted to electrcity

beautiful set

What a beautiful machine and cabinet. Both look great!

Wow u are sew lucky. I dream of owning one of these and to find it at a thrift store is crazy. I think I will start going to thrift stores regularly as sew many people on this board have posted great finds for quilting. Thanks for sharing and you have intrigued us with "there's more to the story". Lol

Great find!
The cabinet alone would be a wonderful addition to our house!
Hope the machine sews like a breeze!

Wow, what a pretty machine and cabinet. Great FIND!!!!!

Your machine and cabinet is beautiful! The decals are vibrant and in lovely condition. I have a parlour cabinet also, almost like yours. My decals aren't in the best condition, but I am ok with it considering the machine is over a 100 years old.They are heavy as heck but sews wonderfully.

I love that cabinet, never seen one like it. Would love to hear the rest of the story!!

Not only a gorgeous piece of furniture, but that machine is a knockout. Congratulations.

beautiful cabinet

Absolutely gorgeous, even I would find room for one like that. Lucky you.

Very nice.

Stunning!!!!!!!! You lucky gal!

What a beautiful find. The cabinet and machine are gorgeous.

She looks beautiful! Congrats!

I love it. As a matter of fact, I bought one just like it last year at an antique store. It's still at our vacation home, but I want to bring it home and make a quilt on it. How long do we have to wait for the rest of the story? Haha

Nice score!

I have a Red Eye (1920) that I keep set up all the time. I positively love spending time sewing on it and you will with yours.

Congrats.

best,
d

LUCK GIRL. you and the machine. hope it will be as happy with you, as it is beautiful.

Beautiful, I love i!!!!!

My "New" Antique Singer 66 "Red Eye" Machine- Before and After Pictures!
 

With a little research I found out my machine was made in Elizabeth, New Jersey around June 10, 1910! My machine is 103 years old! It's mounted in a "Parlor Cabinet".

While I was cleaning the machine I couldn't help wonder who used this machine before. Young - Old - Male - Female - What Stories does it have to tell? Rest assured it will be well cared for so it can last another 103 years!.

What a difference a little scrub and polish can do.

I couldn't wait to try her out so I used cord and dental floss as a belt. It works! She sew beautifully! The stitches are well formed. I couldn't be happier.

I ordered a new belt, bobbins, felt disks and rubber bobbin wheel for about $10 bucks

Good luck with your beauty. I wish I could be sew lucky, hope you have many years of sewing ahead on this beauty. Thnaks for sharing her with us.

She's absolutely gorgeous! I saw something on tv about mayonnaise taking out water rings???? Just googled it and apparently it is supposed to work.

Beautiful find! The ole gal is looking gorgeous in her polish. I love the cab. it came in, very very pretty. Your very lucky.

This machine is beautiful.

What a treasure! Beautiful cleanup job.

What an absolutely stunning find!

You were meant to find her! I've never seen such a beautiful cabinet! Amazing! You found a treasure!

Ok... now you've got to name this beauty! :thumbup:

Beautiful. Let us know if you want to sell it...

beautiful machine

I will not sell her...... Why??? Hurricanes!

Hurricane Irene - No Electric for 5 days.
Hurricane Sandy -No Electric for 7 days.
What did I do during that time, organized my fabrics.

Seeing how our weather is changing I decided I needed a Treadle to keep my sanity! LOL

Beautiful machine and cabinet!! Awesome find!! Hope you have many happy hours treadling! :)

Just look at that beauty !!

She is gorgeous!

Wow, both the machine and the cabinet are gorgeous!! What a wonderful find... Congratulations!

Kat

Beautiful machine and cabinet. Lucky you!!

Beautiful machine and cabinet!!!!