Thank you. I've been watching videos and it seems like a lot of skill and practice goes into it. I just couldn't understand if the thread breaks if you too fast, don't keep a good rythm or because if you just let go of the treadle the needle moves back and snaps the thread. The problem with watching talented people is that they make everything look easier than it is.
Originally Posted by
leonf
Jay, learning to treadle is a skill in itself. practice long enough before you thread it that you can carry on a conversation while keeping the machine spinning the correct way. if you reverse directions when threaded you will snap the thread.