Thinking about buying a treadle sewing machine for use in sewing tops. Where can one find a replacement belt?
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I told my DH that I'd like a treadle for our 25th anniversary and we were wondering where it is possible to find replacement belts for them.
Any tips about buying such a machine except to make sure the bobbin mechanism is all there?
Any tips about buying such a machine except to make sure the bobbin mechanism is all there?
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What dunster said...also:
In a pinch, I've used a leather bootlace and paperclip! ;)
If you don't want to have to search for needles, stick with the machines from this list that take the 15x1 needles!
http://www.ismacs.net/needle_and_sha...eedle-list.pdf
In a pinch, I've used a leather bootlace and paperclip! ;)
If you don't want to have to search for needles, stick with the machines from this list that take the 15x1 needles!
http://www.ismacs.net/needle_and_sha...eedle-list.pdf
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Thank you all. I'm in Poland, so while I can find things, it is a bit harder than in the US. I also was wondering if we do have trouble finding a real belt, if we could use something else and you answered me, so thanks!
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I am coming to the states in Sept, though, so I can stock up on anything I have trouble finding over here. I am glad to know there are options.
I never thought about the fact that they might take different needles.
I never thought about the fact that they might take different needles.
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Since parts maybe hard to come by and you want to use it I would stick with something that you can use modern parts and needles
Singers are a good option. I have both the singer 15 and 66 and that is all I use to make quilts with
Singers are a good option. I have both the singer 15 and 66 and that is all I use to make quilts with
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Originally Posted by AbbyQuilts
Since parts maybe hard to come by and you want to use it I would stick with something that you can use modern parts and needles
Singers are a good option. I have both the singer 15 and 66 and that is all I use to make quilts with
Singers are a good option. I have both the singer 15 and 66 and that is all I use to make quilts with
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