I'm almost the proud owner of a Singer treadle sewing machine.
This is a picture from the original manual. My machine-to-be was manufactured in 1905 and will look just like this one, including the seven drawer cabinet. I just need to figure out how to get it to my house and up the staircase!
Oh, fabulous! My mother had one of these when we were growing up. I was supposed to inherit it, but it got thrown in a skip a few years ago. :( They are wonderful, though, I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with it!
Wow! I'm looking for one myself! I have one dated 1898 but it is too far 'gone' to rescue. I guess it's seen a bit of real corset action in it's time though! I converted the base to a table which is my main sewing table so I guess it's not all wasted. I would like a working one though. xx
That is a beauty. I have 2 Singers, a treadle and a hand crank, 1908 and 1898 respectively. They are gorgeous machines to work on. My treadle doesn;t have it's cabinets anymore so I'm a little envious of yours :o)
I have a tredle machine and I love it!! It takes some practice to become smooth at starting and stopping, but after that it sews like a dream!! And through MANY thicknesses! Note: There is no "reverse" stitch to secure your seams, so you may want to tie of the threads at the ends of your seams to keep them from coming undone.
Oh, fabulous! My mother had one of these when we were growing up. I was supposed to inherit it, but it got thrown in a skip a few years ago. :( They are wonderful, though, I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with it!
ReplyDeleteThat's super awesome. Post us some pics of it all settled in :)
ReplyDeletejustrambles, your mother's machine was tossed out? That's so sad. Definitely worth a frowny face. :(
ReplyDeleteSarah I will post pictures once it's settled in. I can't wait!
Wow! I'm looking for one myself! I have one dated 1898 but it is too far 'gone' to rescue. I guess it's seen a bit of real corset action in it's time though! I converted the base to a table which is my main sewing table so I guess it's not all wasted. I would like a working one though. xx
ReplyDeleteA thing of beauty! I'm sure you'll enjoy creating corsets on it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderfull sewing machine! Are you really going to use it? Or is it just for the love? hihi
ReplyDeleteI plan on using it. I'll have to put on a new belt, but it runs, so after that I'll be on my way. I can't wait to sew my first corset on it!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beauty. I have 2 Singers, a treadle and a hand crank, 1908 and 1898 respectively. They are gorgeous machines to work on. My treadle doesn;t have it's cabinets anymore so I'm a little envious of yours :o)
ReplyDeleteI have a tredle machine and I love it!! It takes some practice to become smooth at starting and stopping, but after that it sews like a dream!! And through MANY thicknesses! Note: There is no "reverse" stitch to secure your seams, so you may want to tie of the threads at the ends of your seams to keep them from coming undone.
ReplyDeletecool, i have two in my house! an other but is not singer
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