Old 09-02-2011, 09:47 AM
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jljack
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Originally Posted by quilt addict
I finally did it.....Sewed on one of my treadle machine, a Singer 191U.

I signed up on the Treadle On group to do the fall TOBE to force myself to finish and use one of my treadle machines. So I am working on a BOM that is a UFO making log cabin blocks as practice first. Boy I am getting used to threading the needle as I often start to sew backwards and break the thread. I'm still fiddling with the tension a bit but not bad. It is like it is not releasing when you raise the pressure foot either.

I have a question though. My machine is on smooth floor and it moves around when I am peddling. What do you guys use to keep it in place or do I need to adjust how I am peddling?

I did learn you cannot use a chair on wheels. Both the chair and the machine were rolling all over.
Lisa, this gave me a funny visual!!! LOL I can just see you and the machine scooting over the floor, fabric flying!! LOL I have my treadle against a wall on hardwood floor, my chair on the edge of a big area rug. I am not having trouble with either moving.
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