Originally Posted by Cher
I have 2 featherweights from ebay. I was bidding on 2 and they both closed at same time,1947 and 1948 unfortunately day light saving time and I didn't realize the time change. Regardless I am a happy double owner and have a 1910 treadle from my Mom, I just can't get the treadle motion down pat.
Have you tried putting one foot a little behind the other on the treadle? Putting you feet together gives you the "loping" or start and stop sewing. I laugh at these movies that show some lady sewing that way. Can tell she never used a treadle for long. LOL