Originally Posted by Charlee
Sue, I don't bother with "treadle belts"...(You can find them on ebay, btw, for about $8)
I use a leather bootlace trimmed down to size. Use an awl to pierce small holes in each end and a small paperclip bent to shape with pliers works as the "clamp".
You can use anything, really...I've heard of ladies that use old pantyhose!
When ya bend the paperclip to shape... does that mean the ends of the lace should be touching each other? I want to get my new treadle to treadle but the belt it has is broke. No clip in it and thought I would give your suggestion a try first. How do ya do it, is what I am on about I reckon. LoL!