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My daughter is an enabler. She found me a White treadle in a big, boxy cabinet for $350. When I choked over the price, she said she didn't know how much they are. The Davis in the middle of the state is $300. Neither in my price range.
She liked my little Leader. She pronounced it in much better shape than the New Home Ruby she looked at with me. She doesn't know her vintage machines, but she does know her antiques, so that's a compliment to Miss No Name's cabinet and decals. |
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by juneayerza
Hello Everyone,
I am very new to quilting and I'm teaching myself through online tutorials and books. I've seen a lot of you talking about using an old treddle machhine for your quilt tops. I have a treddle which was my late MIL's, but it needs a fair amount of restoration. Before I spend, can you please tell me the advantage of using the treddle and what kind of work you use it for. Thanks All The advantage in my own opinion is that you have a piece of living history in your hands and somehow you can see and feel the love that was put into it. For me its like I stepped back into time and I am back in the golden age of the sewing machine. Everything stops for me and I am in another world listening to the little squeaks and clunks of the treadle, and the sound of the machine as its running. Time stands still!! Billy Thanks for sharing. Tammy |
I was wondering if there is a tutorial specific to the Featherweight as far as repairs and restoration/cleaning?
Thank you. |
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Originally Posted by OmaForFour
Thank you all for your compliments! I am very very happy with this machine. It purrs like a kitten. I am having the spool pin fixed hopefully tomorrow.
Instead of using a seam guide that I have to attach like the one I saw in the message, I am opting to put the QTools Sewing Edge tape on at the proper measurement for the 1/4 inch. I should be able to do some sewing on her tomorrow. Thanks again for all your information and good thoughts. |
Me too on the too long on plastic! I would have never thought of using a magnet. A big Thanks!!!
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Thanks for trying to help me out! I did find a place with a conversion kit which is a piece that attaches so that you can use side loading attachments. It won't harm the machine and it can always be changed back to its original. I thought I might try that. Thanks again.
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Originally Posted by Glenn
Originally Posted by OmaForFour
Billy,
I just got a 1914 Singer Red Eye with the back clamping feet. I wondered if you would know where I can purchase additional pieces for it such as a quarter inch foot etc etc. Do they make these for my machine to accomodate the latest type of quilting on a machine if you know what I mean? I bought a walking foot that I can use on my Featherweight for example. I hope this pic comes through. |
Originally Posted by OmaForFour
Thanks for trying to help me out! I did find a place with a conversion kit which is a piece that attaches so that you can use side loading attachments. It won't harm the machine and it can always be changed back to its original. I thought I might try that. Thanks again.
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Originally Posted by Glenn
Originally Posted by OmaForFour
Billy,
I just got a 1914 Singer Red Eye with the back clamping feet. I wondered if you would know where I can purchase additional pieces for it such as a quarter inch foot etc etc. Do they make these for my machine to accomodate the latest type of quilting on a machine if you know what I mean? I bought a walking foot that I can use on my Featherweight for example. I hope this pic comes through. |
Originally Posted by Weedwoman
It's black and I haven't sewn with it yet cause it's in the wrong cabinet style to put a belt on to treadle. We pulled the tail off when we got it and cleaned it up no noticing the holes were in the wrong place for belt to go through cabinet.
The machine I won off of e-bay is electric. Nancy |
Hi folks, I made it to the thrift store yesterday and test drove both the Singer 301 and Necchi Alco 400 (not really vintage in my book). I told the owner I'd thread both machines, adjust the tension and make sure they both ran. The singer had some electrical issues and seemed a little sluggish, so I opted to leave that one at the store. The Necchi, that I wasn't really interested in was like a work horse. It was quiet, smooth, kinda like driving a luxury car, so I brought that one home. All that to get to the question: I want to get some cams for it, I've looked on E-Bay the sellers for the ones listed don't know which machine they are for. Are the cams for the Necchi interchangeable or are the specific to each model? I'd appreciate any information. Thanks in advance.
Marie M. |
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/for/2293752305.html
I think this is high but it sure is a nice looking machine. Anyone interested? |
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