Collection: Singer Model 66 (The machine that started it all)

Singer Model 66

Serial: AB723695

Date: 1927

Purchased: So this is the treadle that I found on the side of the road with a free sign, down in Vancouver, WA while visiting a buddy.  Stopped to look at the free treadle cabinet and discovered that there was a sewing machine inside.  Didn't sew, didn't have a sewing machine, but that was too cool to pass by.  Now I sew (occasionally) and collect (too much) and am involved in the collecting world (quite a bit).

On this machine I have made Christmas gift bags and pillowcases.  I plan to make more as time goes on.  This machine will not leave the collection no matter what happens to all the other stuff.  It sits in my living room and I can't believe I hadn't add it to this list yet.

Collection: Singer Model 66 Redeye

Singer Model 66

Serial: G8334299

Date: 1920

Decals: Redeye (so named for the decal pattern, one of Singer's most popular)

Treadle - 5 drawer cabinet

Purchase: Bellingham, Irongate storage sale $15 2022

Probably going to try to re-home this one.  It's in really nice shape but I have three Redeye Model 66s and I don't need that many.  We shall see.  It seems to be the nicest of the three so hard to get rid of.

 

Let the sewing begin

 I won't say that it is particularly spectacular.  It isn't.  But I made it. On a Singer Model 66 manufactured in 1927.  With a treadle, not an electric motor.  So I'm pretty proud of myself.  And the fact that it is just the right size for a bottle of wine?  Well, I could say I planned it that way.  But I'm trying not to post lies on the internet where they might come back to bite me someday.

Update: Per John's observation, the bag currently holds a fine bottle of 2018 Chateau de Gaudou Malbec.