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Old 04-27-2011, 05:08 PM
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does anyone have a Treadle machine and is it worth having ? I have an opportunity to get one free and wonder if it is worth having? thanks
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Old 04-27-2011, 05:13 PM
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I absolutly love my treadle mine just happened to be the same model my great grandmother used to sew on. Since I am the ONLY one in my family the quilts I feel a lot more connected to her when I use it!
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Old 04-27-2011, 05:45 PM
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I have an old Singer treadle machine that has been in my family for many years. When I was little, my mom actually sewed on it. She said that nothing would sew denim like that old Singer. I must admit, that in my home it serves as a decorative piece, but I'll bet that with a new belt, it would still go.
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Old 04-27-2011, 06:14 PM
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definately! I love sewing on mine alot. And its a great comfort knowing that if something happens and the power goes out....my sewing doesn't come to a end.lol
Don't pass up a treadle!
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Old 04-27-2011, 06:20 PM
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I just bought one about 6 weeks ago-love it!!!
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Old 04-28-2011, 05:26 AM
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I'm now looking for one...I would grab it...
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Old 04-28-2011, 05:33 AM
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I learned to sew on a treadle. My sister has it now because she had the luck of the straw. I got one that my mom later bought and restored. It has a long bobin and I have not yet tried it out. I bought another at Goodwill a few months ago and need a belt for it. I do plan to use them both at some time when I have the space. Space is the issue for me. It is great for a back-up machine when the main machine is down for repair, or acting up. I never had an issue with the treadle. No bells and whistles to go wrong.
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Old 04-28-2011, 06:17 AM
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Thanks so much for the info. I just have to make room for the treadle, it belonged to my SIL's Mother. Thanks again...
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Old 04-28-2011, 06:29 AM
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Hope you get it!
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Old 04-28-2011, 06:31 AM
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I want one for the beauty of it....love the look. Take advantage of that opportunity.
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