Hello to all the old sewing machine appreciators!
I have a number of older sewing machines, the two oldest both being treadle machines from the same year of 1923. One is a Model 29-4 and the other Model 66 Red eye. Next is a 1941, Model 241-2 High Speed commercial machine and then a Model 221 from 1951. All in working condition. Started sewing in the Navy, taught by a parachute rigger friend. When things did not fit, he taught me how to make them fit, from clothes to any kind of cover. I have been doing it ever since. We have horses and they rip horse blankets and halters and bridles. All of which I fix these days. Dog needs a new collar or coat and I just make it. I just like to work with old mechanical things and these machines are such a pleasure to work with. Used a few of the newer ones and I am sticking with the ones I have. I already posted a question here and have had replies that have helped. Thanks to all for the help and happy to be here and follow some of the conversations!