First project on my treadle table
04-11-2021, 08:55 AM
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Someone mentioned to ensure all the feet on the treadle cabinet were flush. I discovered my sewing room rug had crept under one of the feet. Moved it out and the cabinet wobbles much less now. Whew!
04-14-2021, 12:16 PM
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When I use my treadle machine, I have my left foot forward (but still toes are on the treadle) and my right foot back a ways (with the heel slightly OFF the peddle) and just start with the feet only. Try not to let your knees go up and down, just move the ankles. Hope it works for you.
04-14-2021, 04:53 PM
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When I use my treadle machine, I have my left foot forward (but still toes are on the treadle) and my right foot back a ways (with the heel slightly OFF the peddle) and just start with the feet only. Try not to let your knees go up and down, just move the ankles. Hope it works for you.
great job. ... great hint here too.....I have trouble with wheel wanting to go backwards. Yes practice practice. I to,d my self when I retired I was going g to master the treadle. Well that was in 2009. Opps. Sadly Have not mastered yet.
04-15-2021, 10:29 PM
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Before I messed up my treadle I was sewing with no problem, even was doing FMQ. My machine came with a seam guide that I screw in near the face plate, they’re very easy to find online. Just like anything else you just have to practice, I’m guessing from your lovely apron that you’re enjoying it so keep going!
04-20-2021, 03:14 AM
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I have never tried to sew reverse on my treadle. I just take a few stitches and put the needle down, then turn the fabric around and sew a few stitches and then turn it again and go. That is how my mom taught me to sew on it.
04-20-2021, 03:29 AM
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Someone said to do a 'ghetto stitch' which is take 2 stitches, pull up the needle, move the fabric so the needle fits in the first hole again, and continue stitching. That way is much much easier! And you don't have to flip the fabric every which way from Sunday.
