Something else I forgot yesterday. The OLD machines had to be user friendly. People couldn't take them into the shop at the drop of a hat, like we have to with the new more $$ machines. My treadle, never was taken to the Dr's. The sewers had to take care of any problems them self. Life and sewing was not for the weak. Now when my "Iron Queen" needs something, I take care of it. My new machines have to go into the Dr's and that always turns into $$$$'s. And that is $ I could use on fabric lol :thumbup:

They just sew such a perfect stitch! I have a Spartan 192K, which is the "frugal cousin" of the Featherweight. None of the fancy decals, sort of a stripped down model--but oh my, can she sew! I fell in love the moment I saw her!

My love for my featherweight has already been shared. I have a heavy duty Pfaff I use as my permanent sewing machine, but, as already mentioned, the featherweight is so light it is easy to take to classes or on vacation. I purchased one in NJ, it was stolen from a vacation home, then I found another. I would hate to be without it. It has nothing to do with being an antique - it's a wonderful sewing machine and easy to transport.

I am getting my mom and grandma's treadle singer and I am excited because to me it is a link to my childhood. I don't care if it works or not ( it still does) but it was something they had and it has sentimental value.

Just nothing like sewing on an old machine! I hardly touch my Janome's lately!

Here is a video showing a treadle machine and how they are used:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi8a_OHUv1M

Because Singer is the best machine for sewing a beautiful stitch. when I was 18 my Mother bought me a used singer for $50. I kept it until I was almost 30 and traded it in for a newer model. I got $50 back or it from Singer. I have tried sewing with a Broher and they just don't allow for the neat stitches that Singer gives. it seems like the tension is always lose,

I bought an old machine in its cabinet and did so mostly because I liked the way it looked (cute and old). The cabinet is a nice end table, and when I open it up, the machine brings back the "olden days". I wish I knew how to thread it and maintain it. Do you (or any other readers) know anything about this one? It is an Eldridge E with a Hamilton Beach motor. It came with several attachments and still works, but I am afraid to try it. Don't even know how to thread it!

there should be a book on it. If you can't get one from the maker try the library, or even on- line.

AMEN. should have kept mine, these new ones have a lot of plastic in them. but there is no machine like a Singer