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Lessie Louise
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Carol
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MO
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 Posted - Aug 14 2009 : 3:30:51 PM
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My sewing machine died! I think there is a short somewhere, I had to wiggle the cord to get it to work, but that only worked a few times. I have a few items cut out and need to get started on a quilt for Christmas. Here is my question: The ol Singer is about 70 years old. Can it be adapted to a tredle{?}. I would love to have that option. Thank you all.
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
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USA
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carol
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MO
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2009 : 4:52:27 PM
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I can't get rid of it, it is in the shop for 1-2 weeks. I learned to sew on this machine when I was five, It's part of me. I just wanted an alternative way to use it just in case. Thanks Connie
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
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Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carol
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MO
USA
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Posted - Aug 15 2009 : 7:13:32 PM
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Well girls I did google it and I guess it can be done. It looks lke it takes more talent than I have. When I go pick up my machine, I am going to ask the fella there. I'll let you know
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KarenP
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Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2009 : 06:18:51 AM
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Boy your repair guy should be able to, We have Amish and who just love to treadle retro sewing machines as treadle.
You also maybe able to retro a new motor to yours.
I know about keeping a sewing machine. My mom still uses the one I learned on, but I have my husband's mothers and I love it a Singer Slant 50- 7 or 9, I'd have to look again.
I keep it in it's cabinet, out in my log cabin shed and bring it out onto the porch and sew.
Otherwise I have a portable I drag around the house.
Those old machines are the best, they sew thru about anything.
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Edited by - KarenP on Aug 16 2009 06:19:53 AM |
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