Originally Posted by quilterella
I love that machine. But I have a question. I have 2 old Singer Treadle machines, one needs a belt and the other a power cord. My question is this: Do you actually use these machines for quilting or are yours for oranamental purposes only? I'm just wondering if it would be worthwhile to order the belt ($35.00) and have hubby fix the other's power cord?
I use mine for piecing. It makes a perfect stitch. I have a 27-4 Singer Treadle, a 15-91 Singer that's operated with a knee press and an old Kingston that I'm going to put in a sewing machine table with a knee press. I love them all! You can get the leather belts for treadles on ebay for $3.69 and up--a lot less than $35.00. Treadles run by people power not electricity so your hubby shouldn't have to fix a power cord. Did someone put a motor on it?