Singer Treadle
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Singer Treadle
I was lucky enough that I was given a Singer Treadle machine from one of the members in my quilt guild - I was told it is from 1914, but it needs work, a little rusty in some spots, needs a new rubber band/belt. The cabinet could use a little work too. Right now I do not have any extra money, but after Christmas I will send it out to get repairs - do anyone know what the approximate cost will be?
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NormaBeth
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NormaBeth
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wow.... umm Ok. There is a serious lack of necessary information here. But that's no problem, we get that all the time. We would need to know what model, what condition, what the final goal is, etc.
If it is a treadle still it uses a Leather belt (most repair shops still carry them)
"repairs" could cost anything from $10 to $1000 depending on what you repair and how and in what part of the country... $10 is for a belt, $1000 is for a complete like factory full restoration of machine and cabinet
Not trying to make it sound scary, but without real info it is hard to guess.
If you look at the "sticky" threads here (the ones that stay at the top) there are some GREAT write ups on how to clean and restore a machine and cabinet yourself, not too hard, very inexpensive, much fun. Everything I discussed above can be done for $50-75 if you do it yourself.
Let us know if you want some guidance, and please post pics so we can give you some real advice!
If it is a treadle still it uses a Leather belt (most repair shops still carry them)
"repairs" could cost anything from $10 to $1000 depending on what you repair and how and in what part of the country... $10 is for a belt, $1000 is for a complete like factory full restoration of machine and cabinet
Not trying to make it sound scary, but without real info it is hard to guess.
If you look at the "sticky" threads here (the ones that stay at the top) there are some GREAT write ups on how to clean and restore a machine and cabinet yourself, not too hard, very inexpensive, much fun. Everything I discussed above can be done for $50-75 if you do it yourself.
Let us know if you want some guidance, and please post pics so we can give you some real advice!
#4
I inherited a Singer treadle. It seems to work, but it needs a belt. The cabinet is in pretty good shape, I waxed it up really good. I can't wait to play with it. I have been wanting one for years. I do need to know how to clean the machine. THe plate on the end of the machine isn't shiny but I'm not sure it is supposed to be. I need to find info on how to clean it.
#5
[QUOTE=meanmom;6366489. I need to find info on how to clean it.[/QUOTE]
This sub forum for vintage sewing machines has a sticky on how to go about cleaning your vintage machine. It is the third thread with a sticky note on it.
This sub forum for vintage sewing machines has a sticky on how to go about cleaning your vintage machine. It is the third thread with a sticky note on it.
Last edited by Sunflowerzz; 10-24-2013 at 05:09 PM.
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