Back From Romania-Look At This Sewing Machine!
 

I just returned from a 2 week photography trip vacation through the countryside of Romania. At one of our village stops, I saw this local woman sewing on her treadle sewing machine, making slippers from hand-spun wool yarn, woven into heavy cloth which her husband had boiled and beaten with heavy wooden posts to soften it up. I think she said the machine was a Pfaff, but not sure, my Romanian wasn't that good. Recognize it?
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I am captured by her kind eyes and sweet smile!

it says pfaff on the side of the iron treadle works

That is what it says on the side of the machine. I didn't know they made Pfaff machines that long ago. Those shoes looking interesting. Did you get a pair?

No, I didn't, but thought about it. They were really heavy wool, and I go barefoot around the house year-round here, so thought I would never wear them.

Interesting! If my neighbors saw me outside with my treadle they would have me taken away! Sometimes I think the simple ways are the best was! Don't get me wrong...I love my electricity and computers but look how pleasant and relaxed she looks! And wouldn't those slippers be great to have??

Love the picture. She radiates kindness and patience. So glad you had a chance to take your trip.

Wow amazing

yes, a Pfaff!! I love the thread cone on the ground in front of the machine, I do that too!!

Love the photo's ... especially the one of her with the finished product. Her smile is warm.

Thanks for sharing!

LOVE the photo! Interesting that she has the thread feeding up to the machine from off the ground.

Pretty lady with such a sweet smile!

And isn't that print in her skirt pretty!

Great photos of your the sewing machine and the woman who uses it. Love those slippers...I hope you got a pair.

Ooops, I meant great photos of your trip to Romania and the vintage sewing machine.

Beautiful lady. You feel the love as she holds her creation.

nice photo!!!very interesting!

I totally agree. What a lovely smile when life must be a daily struggle.

Beautiful lady, I hope you bought some of her awesome slippers!

Not sure of the machine but the lady is lovely

I think it 's AWESOME that she is outside sewing!!!

wow awesome pictures. love those slippers. did you get yourself a pair.
She looks so happy to have her picture taken.
Great handwork.
Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

Very nice!

I agree, Gail. And it's obvious this woman loves to have color all around her. Beautiful pictures.:)

Jan in VA

wow, hope u bought a pair. sweet lady

I love all the color in her house an the shoes.

Beautiful! She expresses herself well in those gorgeous eyes and sweet smile. Note also she has the latest of tools. Those scissors have been about a long long time. And the knife??? Wonder how she would respond to all the tools we have available to us. Regardless, the slippers are wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

Those slippers look so cozy!

It does say Pfaff on the side of the base but I haven't seen one. I believe the "work" table is something that was made as an addition to the machine. How sweet.

You would have pleased her and been a good ambassador if you had purchased a pair of her slippers, or anything else she had made, in exchange for taking her picture. Barter is a way of life there. Their colorful items reflect a love of life.

Such a nice smile and I would love to have a pair of those slippers.

Oh I did buy a hat and a couple of other items from her, as did others in my small group. She was happy when we left! I also carry and give a small gift or money to everyone I photograph, depending upon the circumstances, and ALWAYS ask permission before photographing anyone directly.

Thank you for sharing these lovely photos.

What a beautiful smile. Bet she is a vey talented woman.

Wouldn't sewing outside be awesome?? LOVE IT!!

You are a great photographer! Love these pics!

.....wonder who struggles with life more.......

What a warm, sweet person -- and I WANT those slippers!

WOW those slippers look so comfortable , an the lady appears so sweet, reminds me of a friend.

What a beautiful lady! Her eyes and smile speak right to my heart and her (justifiable) pride in her product makes me want to go there and buy her slippers! Thanks for sharing this, it brightened my day.

Love your potography. She looks so relaxed and enjoys what she is doing. There is a lesson to be learned here.