Originally Posted by collector49
I have numerous "old" Singer machines. I sew on a 1947 Singer 201K handcrank, and have two 201K aluminum handcranks to take to classes. I also have numerous other handcranks and a few electric. They are addictive. You can't beat their precise stitches, they're beautiful to look at, sound wonderful while stitching. When my grandchildren come to visit, they love to sew on my machine. And they are easy to maintain.
What's the draw? Everything about them.
Barb
I know about treadle singers,I have one and learned to sew on one but I wonder about the handcranks. How do you use them? Do you have to turn it all the time?