remclave

I did some sewing one time using a regular, modern day Singer by manually moving the hand wheel (there's a indent that allows you to spin the hand wheel with your index finger) while feeding the cloth (power was out for a week when the power lines were pulled down by a tree.) I would have given anything to have one of those antiques in its' place.

drgranny

At one time I lived in ElPaso, Texas. I had a Mexican maid. She told me that many, many people in Mexico have no electricity and that crank and tredal machines were coveted in Mexico. Some times they are even able to be outside and sew in the moonlite. There are many seamstresses who can cut their own patterns and make lovely dresses etc. I am sure there are also some quilters. linda

KatFish

It is easier than you would think, and no I don't have a "Popeye" arm ....yet. You just get in a zen sort of place and it all goes together as you are sewing. Add in your favorite music and you can really sew away the whole afternoon with out realizing it.

Really beautiful machines by the way. :thumbup:

Jabear617

Beautiful Machines. Love your pictures.

Linda1

Beautiful machines. I have a Featherweight and next I would like to have a treadle then a crank.

RkayD

Just imagine the skill it took to turn the crank and sew a straight seam. Sometimes I think we are loosing the "art" of quilting with all of our fabulous inventions. =)

trif

Great machines. Personally I am very appreciative of my electric machines, hearing the hum as I sew....ahhh music to my ears. I can truly say I feel fortunate. But the machines are beautiful! If I lived elsewhere with no electricity, I'm sure this would be my best friend. Enjoy your new find.