Someone was generous enough to donate this lovely Singer model 66 to Xerocraft. It needs quite a bit of TLC (oiling, cleaning, etc), a new table, and a new manual foot pedal.
So far I have gone ahead and ordered some of the smaller parts that are currently missing, including the bobbin winder tire, treadle sewing machine leather belt, bobbins that fit the machine, and the bobbin cover. I may grab new feet once I get things running. I have also done some minor cleaning to see if everything is otherwise working. There are a few issues I am hoping that a good deep clean and service will help fix. Ill re-assess when thats done.
Note: This is machine was part of a batch that was produced in November of 1910!
I now have a cast iron mechanism and table to put the machine into. This restoration will involve fixing up the table, which has some chips and stains in the wood veneer, and fine tuning the sewing machine mechanism to get rid of the binding issue.
All the parts are theoretically in and ready to go. Time to get this baby humming!
