How many of you learned to sew with a treadle machine?
#142
I learned on the treadle too!!! I remember my mother making me those full skirts for every dance at school. It took three yards to make them. She just gathered the fabric up and added a waist band. We put starched slips under them and sometimes jingle bells.The slips were called crenolines ,not sure it's spelled right.Does anyone else remember wearing them? Sweet memories!!!
#143
They had both electric and treadle in the sewing class in 7th grade. I was just not coordinated enough to use the treadle which is good since 2 girls ran over a finger with the treadle. You know I bet today the treadles would have been taken out of the schools the next day with law suits involved too. Times havw sure changed huh? Take care.
Linda
Linda
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I learned on my mom's treadle machine. As I remember it, the most difficult thing was trying to go forward. If it went backwards, the thread would break and so you would have to thread it all over again. Then there was always the matter of the leather belt that ran the fly wheel--if it were old, it would rot and break. My poor Mom spent many hours fixing the belt. I guess that is why I can't get excited about buying the old machines!
#150
My mom taught me to sew when I was around 6 on doll clothes,
then at about 8 I started sewing for real. All on a Singer Treadle. I would not take for the experience. The younger generation have missed out on a lot. Sorry, I know it is not your fault.
then at about 8 I started sewing for real. All on a Singer Treadle. I would not take for the experience. The younger generation have missed out on a lot. Sorry, I know it is not your fault.
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