SteveH

Well, I use it on the machine in my avatar.....

pennycandy

Let's see if I can add a picture. [ATTACH=CONFIG]510411[/ATTACH] This is Ma Tante La'tite (roughly translates to Aunt Tiny in English). She's a 1916 Singer 66-1. The woman who owned this had her converted so she can take side clamp feet and has a numbered tension dial. Her niece inherited the machine in the late 80's and had only used her as a display. Fortunately I know her niece and purchased it when she was downsizing to a smaller home.

miriam

That Singer 66 looks like one well loved machine - it should be one of the best to use.
BTW the Singer 600 (T&S) are good machines when the bobbin winder works.

4dogs

that 66 is beautiful...........wow, you were a lucky gal to get her..................I want one..............

pennycandy

The wear is from almost 70 years of use. She owned only one sewing machine her whole life. I've known her niece for over 25 years. I have provenance and stories about her aunt and her personality. She was quite a character. The T&S is a lost cause. Someone "tried" to fix the bobbin winder. My 1036 has a later version of that type and I certain it would have to be replaced. Other parts are missing as well so I would have to spend more money than it's worth. Thank you for the information. Never know if I'll need it in the future.

oxonchris

Hi, just thought I would share my most recent charity shop purchase (£25). She is a 1934 66k. She needs a good clean and de-fluf but should be ideal for my 13yr old daughter in her new bedroom.

redbugsullivan

That 66 and cabinet are worthy of a brand new stitching story! May she enjoy all the joys of the past and the present.

miriam

your 13 year old daughter should be over the moon with that.

deriz56

I decided when I got hooked on vintage machines to buy a 201, treadle and a hand cranked. Well, I have reached my collection goal, for now...maybe one more, a Singer 27.

My two beauties purchase 21 Feb. 2015.

Meet Ms Cypress Viscount, a hand cranked
from Salsbury Wilshire, England born 1940.

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And,

Ms Sara Singer Redeye from Elizabeth, New Jersey
born June 2, 1910.
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Am in LOVE....however packing to move so have to wait to clean and play

Monroe

Gorgeous Viscount! i've never seen one in such lovely condition.