Originally Posted by roseOfsharon
Originally Posted by brushandthimble
roseofsharo, that sure is a pretty machine!
Isn't it.. makes me want it !! I am guessing you have to crank it to sew? Not sure how you sew and crank! lol
Rent the movie or BBC series House of Elliott. In one of the episodes has the maid using a handcrank machine for several minutes. She must have practiced because she looks pretty efficient in her use of it. I guess it was quite a boost from hand sewing in its day. I have 2 handcranks. But look at Deara's on page 71 I think. Both of you have exquisitely beautiful handcranks.
PS: you sew with your left hand and 'crank' with your right. I think I like treadles to sew with over a handcrank!