What is the fascination?
04-08-2011, 02:21 PM
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When I was younger, (much younger, LOL!) my Mom sewed on her Mom's Singer treadle. She gave it to one of her first cousins several years ago. Since she is no longer with us, it was important for me to find things to remind me of her. I found a Singer treadle in a cabinet just like hers. It doesn't work but just having it makes me feel close to her. That led to my search for a Singer treadle that does work. I found a pretty one that works and love it.
04-08-2011, 02:24 PM
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I learned to sew on one, and my Grandma had one (my aunt has it now and I've asked her for it, but so far, no go) that we played with as kids. It is just a nostalgic trip down memory lane for me when I look at it or use it. And it sews really well too.
04-08-2011, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Tartan
The old Singer treadles are so reliable. They my not do the fancy stuff that the new machines do but they can sew through just about anything that will fit under the foot. I use mine for sewing up blue jean hems, double upholstery fabric purse handles, cammo tent fabric etc. Some people can even use theirs to FMQ quilt on. I don't know how they do it but way-to-go treadlers. I can also sew when the power goes out and get great exercise!
04-08-2011, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
Originally Posted by Tartan
The old Singer treadles are so reliable. They my not do the fancy stuff that the new machines do but they can sew through just about anything that will fit under the foot. I use mine for sewing up blue jean hems, double upholstery fabric purse handles, cammo tent fabric etc. Some people can even use theirs to FMQ quilt on. I don't know how they do it but way-to-go treadlers. I can also sew when the power goes out and get great exercise!
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