question about a treadle sewing machine
#1
Is a treadle sewing machine where you set your feet on a plate and rock them forward and back to make it sew?
I have an opportunity to purchase one but I was looking to find an electric one.
Thanks
I have an opportunity to purchase one but I was looking to find an electric one.
Thanks
#4
i have a chance to own a franklin treadle and its free to me couse its at my grandmas house. i have seen where they can be converted to electric by adding a motor to them. so ill bet if you got the one you are looking at and wanted to convert to electric it can be done. if i get mine im keeping it a treadle. Chris
#7
Originally Posted by crkathleen
Is a treadle sewing machine where you set your feet on a plate and rock them forward and back to make it sew?
It's a lovely machine, and personally I would jump at it for $35 if it's in good working order, but I like having 'non-electric backups'. I'm keeping an eye out for one near me.
Jan
#8
My older sisters learned to sew on a treadle machine. My aunts till has hers and I tried to buy it from her, but she wouldn't budge. I got one at an auction, but mine needs some things on it. At $35 I would do the traveling to get it!!
Good luck,
Barb
Good luck,
Barb
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My grandmothers treadle was converted to electric, Be warned it weighs a ton so lugging it around is not an option. I also have a treadle and want to keep it that way. I can have my grandmothers machine as it is in my mom's posession and she has said she wants me to have it, I just don't have room for another machine.
#10
There was an article in 1 of the quilting mags about a lady who pieces and quilts all her quilts with a treadle. She has several! Don't remember which magazine.
I learned to sew on my grandmothers, still have it too. It needs some work tho, hopefully just oiling and a new belt. I say go for it! They are good basic machines with a wonderful straight stitch.
There is a site - treadleon.net - I think. They're not just for power outages....after all I still need light when I sew!
I learned to sew on my grandmothers, still have it too. It needs some work tho, hopefully just oiling and a new belt. I say go for it! They are good basic machines with a wonderful straight stitch.
There is a site - treadleon.net - I think. They're not just for power outages....after all I still need light when I sew!
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