My “new” old machines.
I have recently gotten bit by the old/antique/vintage machine bug.
In June I acquired (from a cousin) my great grandmother’s Standard treadle machine (a slim). Her decals are almost complete gone, as grandma obviously used the machine a lot. Dh and I got her cleaned up, oiled, and running and I learned how to treadle. I just love her!! I recently finished my Spiderweb quilt using her.
Well, then I was on the hunt for a “pretty” old machine, since my Standard’s decals were worn off. I found a 1910 Singer “red eye” in great shape and brought her home. Again we cleaned her up, and she’s running good. I even redid the bobbin winder as it was quite icky.
After that I decided I’d like a featherweight, and found a Centennial edition.
Then recently while we were browsing an antique store I found a Singer model 20–a “child’s” sewing machine—so I got that! It sews a chain stitch, which I was unfamiliar with. (My Standard isn’t one that can use the chain stitch spider that some of them can) Got that little machine running in minutes, it was in fabulous shape.
it really is quite addicting! I just live the style of the old machines; nothing today comes close, if you ask me!