Can I teach myself to sew on a Singer Red Eye?

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06-25-2011, 09:47 AM

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lawsonmugs

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Cathy love the puppy in your avatar. Looks like my Mac he is almost 16 yrs old now.What a sweet memory.Like looking at a baby picture of Mac. thanks Mary

06-25-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid

Watch this You Tube video, by Treadle Lady:

http://www.youtube.com/user/TreadleL.../6/Fi8a_OHUv1M

About half way through it she shows you how to use the pedals I love her videos!!

Thank you for that link. :-D

06-25-2011, 12:17 PM

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I made my first quilts on a treadle machine at my grandma's. When having a choice, I do prefer my Viking. :) I do remember grandma's machine would sew about anything. We did have some fun days and many laughs. have fun with yours. :)

06-25-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lawsonmugs

I put my right foot up on the foot plate(pedal) where my toes are almost at the edge.Then my left foot goes to the bottom where my heel is slightly off the foot plate. Then I push down with the toes of my right foot then down with the toes of my left foot and just keep going.Some people put both feet in the middle and us their toes and then the heels.I can't seem to get s good rythm that way.Whatever works for you.Maybe try both ways.Check the internet for treadle quilting lessons and see what you can find. Good Luck and happy treadling. Mary

using both feet in the center--will depend on the size of your feet! large feet can do this.

06-25-2011, 02:54 PM

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Absolutely! You can do anything with a bit of practice and patience
And you never know til you try. We'll keep our fingers crossed and think happy thoughts for you. :)

06-25-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by judy363905

Before I retired I purchased a Singer Red Eye. DH cleaned her up, put on a new belt and she looks great... I, however, have not been able to find information on teaching myself to sew on her. I see a lot of photos from owners of these machines, surely not everyone learn as a child. Any :idea: anyone?

Judy in AZ

I taught myself how to sew 4 years ago on a 1911 Singer 27 that I had no idea as to how they were supposed to work. I am a guy so that really threw me a curve but you know what it wasnt hard at all. I learned on a treadle and I still use them exclusively. Just remember the handwheel is what you start and stop the machine by.

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06-26-2011, 10:24 AM

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Thanks I will practice the stopping part today... never thought of stopping with the wheel.

Judy

06-26-2011, 10:41 AM

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Thanks I will practice the stopping part today... never thought of stopping with the wheel.

Judy

Yep you live and die by the handwheel on a treadle, thats how they pretty much got their name.

Billy

06-27-2011, 07:30 AM

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Of course you can. Just practise without a needle until you get a rhythm. You ladies are making me want to sew an a treadle again. Hey good luck with this at let us know how you getting along.