Originally Posted by
DLP62
I'm a "Newbie" big time , but I'm looking for info to help me revive my Grandmother's old Standard Treadle... I looked at the library but it seems no one is interested unless they want to sell as antiques.I don't want to sell it I want to use it! It was once a beautiful thing and I'd like it to work again. Any help steering me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. ThnxsDLP62
We have a lot of good info about cleaning. Muv put together a set of stunning videos - you do have to grab a cup of tea and some biscuits to enjoy while you watch. Here is a link.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...v-t167789.html - the link is also in the sticky at the top of the sewing machine section.
Glenn has put together info for restoring the finish on the machine and on the cabinet.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...s-t193635.html and the tables
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...ts-t97670.html
If you have questions feel free to ask - we are all somewhat handy and some actually know answers - some just know where to look for the answers