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08-09-2017, 03:41 AM
#31
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My friend and I could sew faster on a treadle than the electric ones in school. The school had two treadles and my friend went so fast on it that she put the needle through her finger one day. No flowers, didn't get paid for babysitting, used the bed or crib for changing diapers, top loader washing machine, and I do sometimes iron clothes.
08-09-2017, 07:56 AM
#32
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 847
Have you ever sewed before using an old-fashioned treadle sewing machine? Yes, my mother's. Took Sewing I and Sewing II in high school, 1964-65, classroom had electric black Singers, and my home project done on treadle. Still using it. In fact, doing a quilt piecing project on it currently.
You still have crocheted flower pot baskets/holders from the 70's hanging in your home? No
What was the going rate (per hour) when you used to babysit? $.50/hr
Did you have a changing table when your kids were babies? No, not even at babysitting jobs.
Who still uses an old-fashioned top-loading washing machine? Use a GE Profile, top loader with jumbo stainless tub. Will not, never buy front loader.
How many here still iron/press clothing (aside from fabric when quilting/sewing)? Still wear 100% cottons, so yes. Love my 3 Rodenta Irons.
You still have crocheted flower pot baskets/holders from the 70's hanging in your home? No
What was the going rate (per hour) when you used to babysit? $.50/hr
Did you have a changing table when your kids were babies? No, not even at babysitting jobs.
Who still uses an old-fashioned top-loading washing machine? Use a GE Profile, top loader with jumbo stainless tub. Will not, never buy front loader.
How many here still iron/press clothing (aside from fabric when quilting/sewing)? Still wear 100% cottons, so yes. Love my 3 Rodenta Irons.
08-09-2017, 07:58 AM
#33
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Join Date: Jun 2017
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Have you ever sewed before using an old-fashioned treadle sewing machine? No, Grandma's 201 was a emachine, thank goodness. I have a treadle in my LR and just gave one away, but I don't use them.
You still have crocheted flower pot baskets/holders from the 70's hanging in your home? No! Never had them - macrame, yes, but not crocheted.
What was the going rate (per hour) when you used to babysit? 35 cents an hour to take care of three children - newborn to preschooler, clean and cook. It was a big deal when she raised my pay to 50 cents.
Did you have a changing table when your kids were babies? No, but I converted an antique dresser to one for my 5th child.
Who still uses an old-fashioned top-loading washing machine? Me. I like it that way.
How many here still iron/press clothing (aside from fabric when quilting/sewing)? When necessary, but not every item.
You still have crocheted flower pot baskets/holders from the 70's hanging in your home? No! Never had them - macrame, yes, but not crocheted.
What was the going rate (per hour) when you used to babysit? 35 cents an hour to take care of three children - newborn to preschooler, clean and cook. It was a big deal when she raised my pay to 50 cents.
Did you have a changing table when your kids were babies? No, but I converted an antique dresser to one for my 5th child.
Who still uses an old-fashioned top-loading washing machine? Me. I like it that way.
How many here still iron/press clothing (aside from fabric when quilting/sewing)? When necessary, but not every item.
08-09-2017, 08:01 AM
#34
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 796
Have you ever sewed before using an old-fashioned treadle sewing machine? Yes, my mother's. Took Sewing I and Sewing II in high school, 1964-65, classroom had electric black Singers, and my home project done on treadle. Still using it. In fact, doing a quilt piecing project on it currently.
You still have crocheted flower pot baskets/holders from the 70's hanging in your home? No
What was the going rate (per hour) when you used to babysit? $.50/hr
Did you have a changing table when your kids were babies? No, not even at babysitting jobs.
Who still uses an old-fashioned top-loading washing machine? Use a GE Profile, top loader with jumbo stainless tub. Will not, never buy front loader.
How many here still iron/press clothing (aside from fabric when quilting/sewing)? Still wear 100% cottons, so yes. Love my 3 Rodenta Irons.
You still have crocheted flower pot baskets/holders from the 70's hanging in your home? No
What was the going rate (per hour) when you used to babysit? $.50/hr
Did you have a changing table when your kids were babies? No, not even at babysitting jobs.
Who still uses an old-fashioned top-loading washing machine? Use a GE Profile, top loader with jumbo stainless tub. Will not, never buy front loader.
How many here still iron/press clothing (aside from fabric when quilting/sewing)? Still wear 100% cottons, so yes. Love my 3 Rodenta Irons.
08-09-2017, 08:03 AM
#35
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Join Date: Jun 2017
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My friend and I could sew faster on a treadle than the electric ones in school. The school had two treadles and my friend went so fast on it that she put the needle through her finger one day. No flowers, didn't get paid for babysitting, used the bed or crib for changing diapers, top loader washing machine, and I do sometimes iron clothes.
08-09-2017, 04:57 PM
#36
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 9,312
Have you ever sewed before using an old-fashioned treadle sewing machine?
No, but I own several.
You still have crocheted flower pot baskets/holders from the 70's hanging in your home?
No
What was the going rate (per hour) when you used to babysit?
When I did babysit (14-16), I charged by the kid. $20 per kid (averaged usually 2 kids for about 4 hours), overnight stays were $40 per kid (dinner and breakfast included).
Did you have a changing table when your kids were babies?
For my first one I did.
Who still uses an old-fashioned top-loading washing machine?
Gave mine up 2 years ago. I do love my front loader washer and dryer.
How many here still iron/press clothing (aside from fabric when quilting/sewing)?
I iron my clothes, hubbies work shirts never need ironing.
No, but I own several.
You still have crocheted flower pot baskets/holders from the 70's hanging in your home?
No
What was the going rate (per hour) when you used to babysit?
When I did babysit (14-16), I charged by the kid. $20 per kid (averaged usually 2 kids for about 4 hours), overnight stays were $40 per kid (dinner and breakfast included).
Did you have a changing table when your kids were babies?
For my first one I did.
Who still uses an old-fashioned top-loading washing machine?
Gave mine up 2 years ago. I do love my front loader washer and dryer.
How many here still iron/press clothing (aside from fabric when quilting/sewing)?
I iron my clothes, hubbies work shirts never need ironing.
08-09-2017, 05:15 PM
#38
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Blue Ridge Mountians
Posts: 7,075
Have you ever sewed before using an old-fashioned treadle sewing machine? Yes, often at my grandma's
You still have crocheted flower pot baskets/holders from the 70's hanging in your home? Never had one
What was the going rate (per hour) when you used to babysit? 50 cents / hr
Did you have a changing table when your kids were babies? Yes, always
Who still uses an old-fashioned top-loading washing machine? Yes, Bosch makes a supersonic one now & I love it
How many here still iron/press clothing (aside from fabric when quilting/sewing)? Yes, white mens shirts for church
You still have crocheted flower pot baskets/holders from the 70's hanging in your home? Never had one
What was the going rate (per hour) when you used to babysit? 50 cents / hr
Did you have a changing table when your kids were babies? Yes, always
Who still uses an old-fashioned top-loading washing machine? Yes, Bosch makes a supersonic one now & I love it
How many here still iron/press clothing (aside from fabric when quilting/sewing)? Yes, white mens shirts for church
08-09-2017, 05:17 PM
#39
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Palm Bay, Florida
Posts: 696
Have you ever sewed before using an old-fashioned treadle sewing machine? Yes, and I watch my cousin sew through her fingernail!
You still have crocheted flower pot baskets/holders from the 70's hanging in your home? On the back porch
What was the going rate (per hour) when you used to babysit? .50 and .75 after midnight
Did you have a changing table when your kids were babies? no
Who still uses an old-fashioned top-loading washing machine? yes
How many here still iron/press clothing (aside from fabric when quilting/sewing)?
I iron my clothes every day
You still have crocheted flower pot baskets/holders from the 70's hanging in your home? On the back porch
What was the going rate (per hour) when you used to babysit? .50 and .75 after midnight
Did you have a changing table when your kids were babies? no
Who still uses an old-fashioned top-loading washing machine? yes
How many here still iron/press clothing (aside from fabric when quilting/sewing)?
I iron my clothes every day
08-10-2017, 05:08 AM
#40
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Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 796
Have you ever sewed before using an old-fashioned treadle sewing machine?
No, but I own several.
You still have crocheted flower pot baskets/holders from the 70's hanging in your home?
No
What was the going rate (per hour) when you used to babysit?
When I did babysit (14-16), I charged by the kid. $20 per kid (averaged usually 2 kids for about 4 hours), overnight stays were $40 per kid (dinner and breakfast included).
Did you have a changing table when your kids were babies?
For my first one I did.
Who still uses an old-fashioned top-loading washing machine?
Gave mine up 2 years ago. I do love my front loader washer and dryer.
How many here still iron/press clothing (aside from fabric when quilting/sewing)?
I iron my clothes, hubbies work shirts never need ironing.
No, but I own several.
You still have crocheted flower pot baskets/holders from the 70's hanging in your home?
No
What was the going rate (per hour) when you used to babysit?
When I did babysit (14-16), I charged by the kid. $20 per kid (averaged usually 2 kids for about 4 hours), overnight stays were $40 per kid (dinner and breakfast included).
Did you have a changing table when your kids were babies?
For my first one I did.
Who still uses an old-fashioned top-loading washing machine?
Gave mine up 2 years ago. I do love my front loader washer and dryer.
How many here still iron/press clothing (aside from fabric when quilting/sewing)?
I iron my clothes, hubbies work shirts never need ironing.
Back in my day I would have been hard-pressed to make $20 in a whole month! LOL!
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