Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main > For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
Difference Between Treadle Belts? >

Difference Between Treadle Belts?

Difference Between Treadle Belts?

Thread Tools
 
Old 11-26-2011, 07:22 AM
  #11  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SW Minnesota
Posts: 1,590
Default

Originally Posted by Charlee View Post
I never have bought a treadle belt per say...I buy leather bootlaces and use those!
I was wondering about that. I bought a treadle about a year ago and the belt looks like a leather boot lace. My question....How do you fasten the ends together when you put the new belt on? (I'm new at this.) Thanks!
jojo47 is offline  
Old 11-27-2011, 09:14 PM
  #12  
Member
 
falcon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: western australia
Posts: 48
Default

I use panty hose to replace my treadle machine belt. Cut off the body just above the crotch section and thread it on the machine, pull it tight then tie a knot. It is easy to adjust the tension if needed, just undo the knot and tighten. I do most of my sewing on my treadle machine as it is my favourite and have never needed to replace the original panty hose.
falcon is offline  
Old 11-27-2011, 09:16 PM
  #13  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 15,507
Default

Originally Posted by falcon View Post
I use panty hose to replace my treadle machine belt. Cut off the body just above the crotch section and thread it on the machine, pull it tight then tie a knot. It is easy to adjust the tension if needed, just undo the knot and tighten. I do most of my sewing on my treadle machine as it is my favourite and have never needed to replace the original panty hose.
I'm having trouble picturing that.
miriam is offline  
Old 11-27-2011, 09:25 PM
  #14  
Super Member
 
Charlee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Idaho
Posts: 6,442
Default

I've heard of using pantyhose too...problem for me is that I haven't worn a dress in years, and have no pantyhose! LOL
Charlee is offline  
Old 11-27-2011, 09:29 PM
  #15  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 15,507
Default

Originally Posted by Charlee View Post
I've heard of using pantyhose too...problem for me is that I haven't worn a dress in years, and have no pantyhose! LOL
HA I have a pair I wore to FILs funeral..... I just can't picture this one...
miriam is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Up North
Main
11
07-19-2011 05:12 PM
MissSandra
Main
8
06-15-2011 04:33 PM
blzzrdqueen
Main
4
04-17-2009 12:47 PM
kyssyfur
Main
1
05-01-2008 02:56 PM
NewsletterBot
Main
11
08-10-2007 01:53 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter