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07-17-2013, 06:17 PM

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DanofNJ

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LOL...LOL I said Wheeler and Wilcox...I meant...Wheeler and Wilson...I have so many I can't keep them straight anymore.

07-17-2013, 08:58 PM

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Miz Johnny

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Originally Posted by grant15clone

Miz. Johnny, I really don't sew much because I am always fixing machines, but I would be interested in going to a local TOGA. How do I find one in my area? I live in the Chicago suburbs. I don't know where to start.
~G~

Join the Treadleon group--go to Treadleon.net and follow link near the bottom of the page. On that same page is a link to the Flea Market, which has a page for various gatherings. Not all TOGAs are listed; some small regional ones are pretty much word of mouth. I don't know about Illinois, but there will be a big one coming up in Minnesota in September, and there's one in Wisconsin and one in Michigan sometime over the summer.

07-17-2013, 09:04 PM

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Miz Johnny

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Originally Posted by DanofNJ

LOL...LOL I said Wheeler and Wilcox...I meant...Wheeler and Wilson...I have so many I can't keep them straight anymore.

We knew what you meant!! I have a W & W treadle that I really love to sew on. Too bad I spend so much of my time hauling stuff from spot to spot and so little time sewing!!

07-17-2013, 09:07 PM

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mom-6

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Re: short attention span.
I've discovered that if it is something my DGS is truly interested in his attention span doubles or triples. Also it has to seem to him like it was his idea to do it in the first place (sound like any adults you know? Lol!).

07-18-2013, 05:03 AM

#42065

grant15clone

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Originally Posted by miriam

The other thing I did yesterday is put together a machine my grand daughter can use. She is a bit visually impaired. This one should move slowly enough she can keep track of things. It is a Singer 66 with no boss.
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If you are old enough, you might remember those. They are not legal now in most places. You all will have to figure it out. My lips are sealed.

Miriam, you found one! And just FYI on them, they are not illegal on machinery, so you are good.

Just on cars but on some antique cars they are allowed if they have an Antique Automobile registration.
How does it work on there? Good? Is it less intimidating for her?
~G~

07-18-2013, 05:06 AM

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miriam

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I haven't had her over yet but it does turn very nice - but then again it is a Singer 66. I think she will do well with that type HC and she won't have to un-learn which way to turn the wheel when she goes to electric some time. I think I would rather have a big round one or one with a longer narrower knob.

07-18-2013, 05:44 AM

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Caroline S

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I am old enough to remember those knobs. I guess the were called "suicide knobs" for a reason. That is an inventive fix/re-purpose Miriam.

07-18-2013, 05:52 AM

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J Miller

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Would a Husband / Wife team be welcome at a TOGA? We've discussed it and have developed a facination about them and would like to attend.

Joe

07-18-2013, 05:59 AM

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miriam

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Originally Posted by J Miller

Would a Husband / Wife team be welcome at a TOGA? We've discussed it and have developed a facination about them and would like to attend.

Joe

Is there one around here? Or is this a do it yourself? I think when Glenn comes we are going to put together as many treadles as we can. Does that count for a TOGA?

07-18-2013, 06:18 AM

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frudemoo

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Originally Posted by manicmike

Tips on how to get my daughter's attention back to sewing would be welcome, everyone. Only 10 but attention of a goldfish.

I think you can't go past the gathered skirt with elasticised waist. 1 seam. Could even do cute shaped patch pockets for something extra if the skirt goes too quick or is too simple looking.