Kathryn75

Hi - I'm new to the forum. I've just acquired an old Bernina 740 Favorit (via CL from a storage unit gleaner) that is intended for either treadle or motor and read your related older thread about treadle Berninas with interest. I thought I'd post some pictures and would appreciate your thoughts as I consider whether to convert it to treadle or not. I've not treadled before, but thought it might give me more control over speed.

I believe some of these were made for sewers in Amish communities and the like. It has a cracked vertical shaft gear that I'll need to repair before I use it, and the cabinet needs some TLC - but at $40 it seemed a steal. The hole where a knee lift would go is sealed and I'm hoping it is controlled with the foot pedal.