I did learn to sew on a treadle. Remember how much fun it was. Took a little bit of time to get the timing right and not turn the wheel backwards instead of forward. Mom would cut her own patterns..not a skill I have. We embroidered doll clothes we made, by hand of course. My sister has Mom's machine and although she doesn't use it is not interested in giving it to me - that's life. I do have two treadles of my own, a singer and a Minnesota. Can't use them right now because of severe back problems. Maybe soon!