Seems Like a Dumb Question - Closing My Treadle Machine
I know there must be a simple answer to this question, but I just can't come up with it, and I just know someone here can help. I have had a beautifully restored Singer treadle machine for years and never tried to use it because the belt was missing. Finally, the belt has been replaced and to my total joy the machine works beautifully! The problem is that I would like to put the machine back down into the cabinet when I'm not using it, and I'm afraid that if I lift the machine to lower it into the cabinet, it will stretch the belt. Any suggestions about how to close the machine without stretching the belt? Thanks!