Originally Posted by
Mickey2
I always prefered eletrical, but I think it is all about what you get used to. I have never had a chance to work much on treadles. Some here love and use their treadles, and have developed a fanstastic feel for the needle and feed dogs movements you really only can get on a threadle.
I've never tried electric or treadle but I do have memories associated with treadle machines. When I was a kid I us to use my great grandmother's sewing machine as a desk and would keep my feet on the pedal. I'm excited to fix it and try my hand at machine sewing.