question about a treadle sewing machine
#12
It's beautiful! Is it a singer? I'd go for it at $35. If its in good running cond. you could get your money back then some if you decide you didn't want it. I have a treadle, and love it. Don't use it a lot....keep it at the cabin for backup.....but boy, that thing can sew a mighty pretty seam!!
Phyllis
Phyllis
#14
Well now all of you will know how old I am....... a treadle machine was the first machine I used to sew on. Now don't be laughing...........
I also have my grandmothers old Singer tredle machine and it is my pride and joy. I don't think $35.00 for your find is to m much - and if you never use it - it is still a buy just to have one in your sewing room.
Scrap Quilter
I also have a Climax tradle machine - this one have a wooden cover - my brother-in-law saw it at a yard sale and knows how much I like old machines so he got it for me. What a guy..........
I also have my grandmothers old Singer tredle machine and it is my pride and joy. I don't think $35.00 for your find is to m much - and if you never use it - it is still a buy just to have one in your sewing room.
Scrap Quilter
I also have a Climax tradle machine - this one have a wooden cover - my brother-in-law saw it at a yard sale and knows how much I like old machines so he got it for me. What a guy..........
#15
Scrap quilter........you aren't the only old one around here :lol: My 1st sewing was also done on a Singer treadle........sure wish I had it now! Mom traded it in on an electric model for me when I was in high school. Wish I had that one too! I picked up my present treadle at an auction about 35 years ago for $3.00. No one else would bid on it. It is a King, long bobbin, with lots of accessories and even has the manual. I was so lucky. Your "Climax" sounds lovely. I have only seen pictures of those babies!
Phyllis
Phyllis
#16
I also learned how to sew on my grandmother's treadle machine. I loved it, and am due to inherit a treadle machine of my own. I wouldn't electrify it, because it really isn't that hard to treadle.
I borrowed a treadle to make "country curtains" for my girls when they were young. Yards and yards of ruffles had to have a tiny handkerchief hem put in them, and the treadle machine I borrowed had a hem foot and a ruffler. I ended up being VERY fast on the old treadle.
I borrowed a treadle to make "country curtains" for my girls when they were young. Yards and yards of ruffles had to have a tiny handkerchief hem put in them, and the treadle machine I borrowed had a hem foot and a ruffler. I ended up being VERY fast on the old treadle.
#17
I also learned to sew on a singer treadle. It was my Moms. I have a New Home treadle,My mom and DH bought it for me a year ago last Feb. for my Birthday. I just got the Belt put on. It has been sitting over a yr. now. I have one needle. Got to get me some more. I don't want to use it until I get more needles. It has attachments,like binder,botton hole, and others. I want the manuel have found a site on the internet,that I maybe able to get one. They can also age the machines for you. I really would like to know how old mine is just haven't made the call to find out yet. That one looks like a keeper. It takes practise to master the treadle but they sure are wonderful to sew with. Mine is in great condition.
Here is a picture of it. You can't see the treadle but it is there.
BillsBonBon
Here is a picture of it. You can't see the treadle but it is there.
BillsBonBon
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Originally Posted by crkathleen
it would take 3.5 hours to go get it but the person only wants $35.
hmmm......think my answer is YES? lol
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