Did Willcox & Gibbs make a straight stitch treadle?
 

I really love my W&G chainstitch treadle, even though I haven't sewn much with her yet. I want to add a straight stitch to my vintage/antique machine collection. I was going for singer... But then I thought did W&G make a straight stitch? If so what's the model type so I can look them up? I'd love to get my Eleanor a "sister" :)

My Willcox and Gibbs makes a chain stitch. I'm not aware of any vintage W&G that did a lock stitch.

That's what I thought. All the W&G's I've seen are either the same or nearly same model as mine or I think I've seen a few rare industrial machines. :) I just thought it was a nice thought.

if you didn't yet, you must search in google willcox& gibbs smithsonian and you will find a great page of models.
the straightstitch was more 'industrial'. ciao:)

To my knowledge...chain stitch only.

willcox and gibbs Lockstitch No 12
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/1189035...n/photostream/

also some other models are mentioned here.
http://www.sew2go.com/wgdate.htm

neat machine Steve. Figured if anyone knew of a lockstitch it would be you.

Awe shucks.... truth is I did not know, but I thought I remembered seeing a sweatshop with rows of those in treadles.

I Googled "willcox &Gibbs lockstitch"

and here is the picture of the sweatshop using these machines.

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What a shame. A week late. Another road trip? :D:D:D

Cathy

Ha Ha NO....