#1916 singer red eye 66 serial numbers#
#1916 singer red eye 66 serial number#

A top slide plate is slid over to the left revealing access to the bobbin.

The 66 model Singer has a top-loading bobbin, accessed directly from the top on the bed of the machine.

The belt's rotation causes the bobbin winder wheel to rotate to then turn the bobbin freely as it fills with thread.

The bobbin winder wheel on a Singer Featherweight (available in several styles) is pushed against the rubber belt when winding bobbins. The bobbin winder displayed above has a rubber tire pressing against the metal handwheel compared to the wheel of the Featherweight bobbin winder pressing against the rubber belt. The 66 model does not have a flip-up bed.The Singer Model 66 and the Featherweight 221 However, we wanted to make mention of it for the comparison to some later model Singer machines, namely the Singer 301 further down this page.Ī low shank presser foot, same as one that is used on a Singer Featherweight. ( Click here for the chart showing all the Singer Attachments that are compatible with the Singer Featherweight.) Having a low shank is not a distinctive characteristic to the Featherweight, because many vintage Singer machines take low shank attachments. For a comprehensive case history, review the Historical Timeline here as well as the designated Case History article here.Īll Featherweights take a low shank presser foot as well as low shank attachments. In the photo above, you will see the typical appearance of the Featherweight case and its size comparison to the machine it carries. The Featherweight light was a standard component of the machine. The Featherweight light housing had two switch options (one on the base of the machine or one on the lampshade), but the shape and style were generally the same with placement on the front. The bobbin case is accessed on the left side of the machine, only when the bed extension is in the upright position. Motors are not interchangeable with other models. The motor sits low and in the back corner of the machine, distinctive in shape. FEATHERWEIGHT CHARACTERISTICSĪ Featherweight always has a hinged bed that folds up for access to the bobbin case. There are many, many unique parts to the Featherweight, of course, but the basic characteristics we noted and photographed on this page are to be referenced as a quick comparison guide. For all other Singer models click here, reading through the column headings of each chart for the model reference.

#1916 singer red eye 66 serial numbers#

Featherweight serial numbers and their date charts specifically are here.

#1916 singer red eye 66 serial number#

Locate the machine's serial number - typically a letter or two followed by a series of numbers.

There were some errors and anomalies in the old, original Singer chart records, but they are still a helpful resource. To determine what model a machine actually is, the serial number will be the easiest way to classify it. There are many other models, of course, but these will help with knowing a Featherweight model and classification from any and all others. In the article below, you will find the Singer Featherweight 221 model distinctions compared to a Singer Model 66, 15, 201, 99, and 301. Contrast that with other Singer models which are made of cast steel, extremely heavy, and weigh nearly three times that! Seeing a machine in pictures, however, does not permit tangible evidence, so we will illustrate the most notable characteristics in photos, particularly when compared to other, more common vintage black Singer model machines. If the opportunity allows for physically lifting a Featherweight 221 or 222 model, one can immediately note how lightweight it is - just over 11 pounds. As such, there are a few distinguishing characteristics that can be quickly ascertained when spotting a bona fide Singer Featherweight compared to other old, black Singers. So, while there were millions and millions of black sewing machine models made by Singer, the 221 and 222 models are the only ones that are considered to be in the Featherweight classification. This article will compare the Featherweight to the other common Singer machines of its era.įirst, to be considered an actual Singer 'Featherweight', the sewing machine must be a 221 or 222 model (more information about subsequent number or letter suffixes here), and to learn about the differences of a 221 compared to 222 model, click here. When Singer introduced the Featherweight in 1933 it was vastly different from most all sewing machines on the market.