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From: Sherri
Date: 03-02-2004, 02:38 PM (1 of 21)
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My dad bought me this Singer Treadle. Isn't it cool. http://www3.nt.sympatico.ca/pfosted/Sherri/singer.JPG My website
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User: Sherri
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From: plrlegal
Date: 03-02-2004, 03:02 PM (2 of 21)
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Sherri I have one exactly like it but it's 60+ years old and in perfect working condition. They sew the greatest basting and quilting stitch you'll ever find. Do you know how old it is? Or is it one of the new reproductions? Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: Sherri
Date: 03-02-2004, 04:26 PM (3 of 21)
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Its from 1938. So over 50 for sure. Sher My website
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User: Sherri
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From: plrlegal
Date: 03-02-2004, 05:07 PM (4 of 21)
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Sherri somewhere on the bed of the machine is a plate that has the serial number on it. If you get that number there is a place you can go online and find out the exact date and year the machine was manufactured and where. I'll find the address and get back to you with it, if you interested in finding out when and where the machine was born. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: Sherri
Date: 03-02-2004, 06:07 PM (5 of 21)
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We already did that 1938 Quebec. Sherri My website
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User: Sherri
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From: Debby215
Date: 03-02-2004, 07:47 PM (6 of 21)
Sherri, your new toy is gorgeous. I think it would be so kewl to sew on a treadle machine. When we go to Ohio, Amish country, in alot of the quilt shops the older Amish women use them..Have fun with it.!!
Debby
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User: Debby215
Member since: 11-14-2001 Total posts: 611 
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From: MartySews
Date: 03-02-2004, 07:52 PM (7 of 21)
Oh Sherri, what a pretty new baby you have!!! I was recently blessed with 1919 New Home Greyhound Electric Rotary machine. One of my church members gave it to me. I was able to date it using the serial number. I had to previously give up 2 oldies for lack of space but am keeping this one and another Vintage Kenmore machine that I found at a Thrift shop. I keep all of them threaded and ready to go so I just move from one machine to another. I have a total of 5 sewing machines, an embroidery only machine and a serger. Now, to move all of this out of our living / family room into a sewing room of my own is a dream. However, I know it won't come true any time soon unless we build on to our home. Wishful thinking but lack of funds is a reality so I know it won't happen anytime soon. Marty 
It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: plrlegal
Date: 03-03-2004, 12:30 AM (8 of 21)
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So Sherri have you become a "treadler" yet. You know there's a website called "Treadlonia" that is for owners of these vintage treadle machines. Right now, my treadle is buried under a mountain of fleece, purse making materials and quilt batting. Dh is supposed to be remodeling the closet in my sewing room so I can unload that corner and starting using my treadle to piece quilt tops on. I understand treadling is also a great exercise for the thighs and behind. LOL I could certainly use some of that. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: HHH
Date: 03-03-2004, 12:26 PM (9 of 21)
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What a beauty! I just love these old machines, they were built to last. I have a 1928 Singer treadle/electric, built in New Jersey. It's all there, but needs restoration, so right now it's serving as decoration, but some day I'll have it in service. I tried to find that website, 'Treadlonia', but couldn't. Is there a more complete address? Thanks! |
User: HHH
Member since: 02-10-2004 Total posts: 87 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 03-03-2004, 02:54 PM (10 of 21)
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Here it is!!! The website for all of you "treadlers" or "wanna be treadlers". http://www.treadleon.net/ They have their on chat room for treadlers also. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: HHH
Date: 03-03-2004, 08:57 PM (11 of 21)
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Thanks, Patsy! Very cool site; now I'm all re-enthused to get the old lady up and running. Jorja |
User: HHH
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From: Sherri
Date: 03-03-2004, 09:16 PM (12 of 21)
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Anybody know a site where I can get a manual?
My website
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User: Sherri
Member since: 02-07-2001 Total posts: 357 |
From: craftyboi
Date: 03-03-2004, 09:21 PM (13 of 21)
| Hi there.........just gonna hop in here and say congrats on the new/old treadle.......i used one for years til i bought my new computerized machines........mine still works too......i found mine at a backwoods junk store about 14 years ago........it was frozen but with all the attachments...even the original belt was on it(even though it was dry rotted).....i took it home........sprayed it down with liquid wrench and the rest is history.....it is a 1891 singer.......all i had to replace was the belt.....it will be running after the new ones i have go kerplunk........lol....donny |
User: craftyboi
Member since: 10-04-2002 Total posts: 26 
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From: HHH
Date: 03-04-2004, 01:36 AM (14 of 21)
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Donny, was yours frozen with rust, or just crud? I thought about using Liquid Wrench or WD-40 on mine too, but wasn't sure how good an idea that was. Mine moves freely, but was extremely dusty, and even with my itty, bitty attachment set, I can't get it all vacuumed off. I could go after it with the air compressor, but have read that's a bad idea as it will drive some of the dirt even deeper. My belt is all crispy too; where did you find one to fit? I thought I'd try automotive sources first, and if I have to, build a leather one. Would love to hear more detail and step-by-step about your project. Sherry, I've seen websites that offer all kinds of manuals, often just photocopys of old ones. Don't know it they go back to the treadle machines, I'll see if I can find it again and post back. Jorja |
User: HHH
Member since: 02-10-2004 Total posts: 87 |
From: craftyboi
Date: 03-04-2004, 06:21 AM (15 of 21)
| hi hhh.......with my treadle is was extremely dirty and full ov crub........a little rust but not much.......i spent several days just spraying it with liguid wrench and letting it drip off......as the mechanics of it loosened I would move them and continue spraying with the liquid wrench........as for the belt i was lucky to find one at a local shop.......but now you can do a google search and find most anything your looking for.......I was lucky that the attachments(in a four fold wooden box) was in one of the draws and the actual manual was in one of the drawers also.......this is still the only machine that i resort to when all my others will not do a job for me.......all the new machines claim they can do so much and in many cases they can........but these old machines can virtually sew through anything.....too bad they don't make sewing machines with that same amount of pride and quality that they did these old treadles........one thing you all will have to do(you probably already know this )is that when you attach the belt, it will have to be tightened everyso often.....the leather gets stretched and gets loose as you use your treadle.......if i can help anybody with anything feel free to e-mail me....... <email address removed for privacy> ........donny |
User: craftyboi
Member since: 10-04-2002 Total posts: 26
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From: MartySews
Date: 03-04-2004, 08:00 AM (16 of 21)
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Sharie ... For a manual, go to relics.com and find the link for vintage and antique sewing machines. You should be able to download or purchase a manual for about $12. Sewingusa.com also has vintage and antique sewing manuals. Hope this helps. Marty It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504
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From: MaryW
Date: 03-04-2004, 08:57 AM (17 of 21)
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My grandmother had a treadle. I used to see how fast I could make it go when I was little.
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: plrlegal
Date: 03-08-2004, 11:33 PM (18 of 21)
Hey Sheri have you been treadling up a storm with your new toy???  Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: Sherri
Date: 03-09-2004, 09:14 AM (19 of 21)
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No time yet but maybe next week. Sherri My website
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User: Sherri
Member since: 02-07-2001 Total posts: 357 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 03-09-2004, 02:58 PM (20 of 21)
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Hopefully someday soon, I'll be unable to unearth my treadle and get going on it again. It looks so lonely sitting in the corner by itself buried under fleece, etc. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: jens_aggie_boys
Date: 03-24-2004, 02:33 PM (21 of 21)
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my grandmother had 2 or 3 treadles. i just got one of them on monday. it's all wrapped in bubble wrap in a friend's basement right now. i should go over and unwrap it and check the brand, serial, etc and look it up. i know it worked in the early 80s b/c i made a shirt on it one summer. but it could have been one of the other ones.... jen jen
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User: jens_aggie_boys
Member since: 03-22-2004 Total posts: 2
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