My Wheeler & Wilson Treadle Machine
#1
I purchased my Wheller & Wilson W9 Treadle sewing machine about 4-5 years ago in an antique shop in Woodland, CA (near Davis & Sacramento), SN 2562153.
I haven't done much with it since then, but can now display it in my revised cutting and stash area (formerly our family room).
The machine needs a new belt at a minimum and a general cleaning. I was able to find a reprint of the machine's manual, which I've ordered.
I've just started to research the machine, but would appreciate any info or tips anyone can offer about rehabiliting this machine. I learned to sew on my Grandmother's Singer treadle, which sadly went to a church rummage sale in 1968.
Here are some photos. Not too good because of the background light.
I haven't done much with it since then, but can now display it in my revised cutting and stash area (formerly our family room).
The machine needs a new belt at a minimum and a general cleaning. I was able to find a reprint of the machine's manual, which I've ordered.
I've just started to research the machine, but would appreciate any info or tips anyone can offer about rehabiliting this machine. I learned to sew on my Grandmother's Singer treadle, which sadly went to a church rummage sale in 1968.
Here are some photos. Not too good because of the background light.
wheeler & wilson treadle photo 1
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wheeler & wilson treadle photo 3
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wheeler & wilson treadle photo 2
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#2
This is very cool. I have a box that must have held attachments for this machine. It belonged to my great-grandmother. It seems to have been sort of classy, compared to the puzzle box that Singers had. I'm wondering if Wheeler and Wright sewing machines were a "step above"? I really don't know. Unfortunately, I don't have the machine-just the box, which is "carved" on the top.
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how do you get the thread on that hook thing???
I am awaiting my purchase of a singer treadle..my sister got a white...I get to pick them both up from a board member up in Wichita at the end of the month!
can hardly wait...
I am awaiting my purchase of a singer treadle..my sister got a white...I get to pick them both up from a board member up in Wichita at the end of the month!
can hardly wait...
#7
Nope. She is a paper mache or something similar chicken -- might be plaster cast. I have a matching rooster also, but he's under my African violet table.
Used to do live hens but not anymore.
Used to do live hens but not anymore.
#8
Not sure how to put thread on it or anything.
My first thing is to get a belt replacement and learn more about the machine.
I do belong to a yahoo group for treadle and old sewing machines, but haven't paid too much attention to it lately. guess it would be a good source of info and perhaps supplies.
I'm hoping the manual I ordered will offer some how to info on this baby. She doesn't have a name yet...I'm still thinking about it.
My first thing is to get a belt replacement and learn more about the machine.
I do belong to a yahoo group for treadle and old sewing machines, but haven't paid too much attention to it lately. guess it would be a good source of info and perhaps supplies.
I'm hoping the manual I ordered will offer some how to info on this baby. She doesn't have a name yet...I'm still thinking about it.
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