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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Finally got my Treadle!  |
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Sue Feely
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Sue
Buffalo
New York
USA
1044 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 6:00:26 PM
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I am so excited that I just have to share this! Yesterday my DH and I went to an estate sale, it was the last day of a three day sale. While there, I came upon the most beautiful treadle sewing machine with cabinet, legs, and the whole works! I would say it is in near mint condition! Anyway, the price was listed as $125.00 but I got it for $55.00!!!! As far as I can tell the machine dates from 1921 to 1923. Of course, the band, (made of leather I guess) or whatever you call it was there but broken, I see they have replacement ones on ebay in different sizes and they also have keys! Just had to share, thanks!
Sue Feely |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
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Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 6:06:56 PM
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Congrats Sue! I love my treadle <3 There's something about sewing on it that just feels SO good! What brand is the one you got? Got any pictures? I find all kinds of them on craigslist all the time and if it weren't for lack of space (I've got three crowding my craft room already *hides*), I'd probably turn into a crazy sewing machine collecting lady. They're just so beautiful and interesting to me. :)
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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Sue Feely
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Sue
Buffalo
New York
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 6:12:27 PM
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Siobhan - I forgot to mention it is a Singer, the machine itself has a lot of red design in it!
MY bff just came over (she does not share my love for sewing at all) she just said another machine? I do have another oldie (1924 White) that I use all the time to sew on. I know some personally some women that have 3 and 4 machines! |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
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Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 6:22:46 PM
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Is it a "red eye" then? I have a white FR and a White VS and an Eldridge B. I really have too many and need to get rid of at least one, I think :)
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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Sue Feely
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Sue
Buffalo
New York
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 6:33:53 PM
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9439 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 6:54:43 PM
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Sue,
Don't feel bad about being a collector of machines. I have a treadle, two older Singers and a white. I actually have only used one of them. I am keeping the treadle and one of the Singers but the other two I need to let go. I listed them on Craigs list last month but no takers yet. I just don't have the room for them now.
I really want to use the treadle I have. I bought belts and bobbins on ebay for it. It has a bullet bobbin shuttle. It just looks so neat! It is from 1897.
"All you need is faith, trust and......a liitle bit of pixie dust" ~Peter Pan |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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Sue Feely
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Sue
Buffalo
New York
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 07:38:48 AM
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JojoNH - I am familiar with Lehmanns, I do get their catalogs and Love them and do order from them. I will post pics if I can figure out how to post them!
Sue |
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 4:41:33 PM
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Wow Sue - congrats!!
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
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Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 6:54:47 PM
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Yippee! Those old Singers are great, better than anything made today that go for much more $$. And as for belt sizes, you should be fine with a standard 72" treadle belt. You might even be able to get one locally at a singer repair shop; ours carries them. On the Singer site you can get the exact date the serial # was given out, to date it more precise. There are also free manuals you can download, either on Singer.com or elsewhere if you search the web....do the attachment clamp on the back of the needlebar? I ask because I have a redeye, model 66-1. The early 66s were back clampers, and those accessories are harder to find becasue they are rarer, but some are out there if you need one. Have fun with your new toy!!
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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Sue Feely
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Sue
Buffalo
New York
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 10:07:04 PM
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Thanks for the info Catherine and everyones well wishes!
Farmgirl sisters are the greatest!
Sue Feely
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beadbabe
True Blue Farmgirl
148 Posts
Therese
Valencia
California
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 10:39:35 AM
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Sue, I am so happy for you!
Years ago, I was moving, again, and my roomate offered to 'keep' my Singer treadle machine safe for me, and that if I ever wanted it back, I could have it. As she loved antiques, I knew it would be in good hands. Fast forward about 25 years...I called her and asked if the next time I came through her area, could I have it back? She told me she 'loaned' it to a friend...in Oregon!! (she lives in the bay area near S.F.) So, now I am plotting a trip to Oregon to get my machine back. I have a Bernina that I love, but I have been thinking of my dear treadle more and more. It is the machine I learned to sew on. Sure, I could get any old treadle on line, but my heart is aching for my baby to be back with me.
Therese
Farmgirl Sister #1217
If you ask me what I came into this world to do, I will tell you: I came to live out loud. ~Emile Zola |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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happydaze
True Blue Farmgirl
136 Posts
lorraine
atlanta
ni
USA
136 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 5:49:00 PM
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| I have a NEW Bernina treadle machine, put it in an antique cae and use it constantly. I like it much better than my other electrics, sew nice! |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Finally got my Treadle! |
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Finally got my Treadle!
Just an FYI Lehman's carries the belts for your machine as well. You can find them on line and request a free catalog too. They supply the Amish community with lots of things and that's where I find whatever I need for my country kitchen. 
