tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post4190971575970530318..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: PETER ON VIDEO: Don't Convert Your Treadle into a Plant Stand!Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-9301283416213027412020-10-14T09:03:30.438-04:002020-10-14T09:03:30.438-04:00I have my grandmother's 66 treadle machine. I...I have my grandmother's 66 treadle machine. I use it for....a makeup stand. My grandmother sewed beautifully and handstitched beautifully. I'm not sure why they never taught me how to sew when I was young. I surely would have benefited from her experience. I purchased a leather lace for the treadle, have yet to attach. You blog inspired me to get going further.. I did recently get a Kenmore 117.812 (made by White). Straight stitch only, but it is a monster and has the benefit of sewing backwards. It was in largely mint condition. The old machines sew straight stitches even through rhinocerous hide (hyperbole). Leisa♠https://www.blogger.com/profile/10237875938400587600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-80422111608569083452013-05-04T15:47:14.470-04:002013-05-04T15:47:14.470-04:00Old singers give me goosebumps ,yeah i guess that ...Old singers give me goosebumps ,yeah i guess that makes me a sewing geek.I wish they came with a documented history.What special occasions were measured on the machine,who lovingly bought it home the first time etc etc.<br />mitch1066https://www.blogger.com/profile/01005849905289388643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-1372294331932144192013-04-15T22:28:14.170-04:002013-04-15T22:28:14.170-04:00Peter, thanks for showing your treadle machine. I...Peter, thanks for showing your treadle machine. I have one I bought for 6 dollars at an auction (the first I ever went to). No one wanted it and it was on a treadle stand that was really beat up and painted white. So I got it home and looked into getting it to work. It was frozen and couldn't even move the hand crank at all. Read in the manual or online that you could use kerosene dropped with a dropper into the oil areas and it would ease it all up, which it did. Then I oiled it well and got a new leather band some needles and was sewing away. It's the type with the shuttle with the cylinder like bobbin. I love this machine. I took it to a local sewing center and the guy there tried to look up the number on it but he wasn't able to identify the type of singer that it is but it does say singer on it. What is amazing to me is that for one it still works and that I have been able to sew everything on it from sheer fabrics, to paper to plastic/vinyl, felt and even dog food bags. Its just amazing to me. The only thing I regret is having gotten rid of its treadle base since I moved sooo many times and lugging it around got to be too much but I still have the head. Now I use it as a hand crank machine. I sawed off a 5 to 6 inch or so piece of wooden closet rod (you know for hanging clothes in your closet on) and then I stick that in between the spokes of the handcrank and sew away. Now that I've been in one place for awhile I miss the tredle stand and will probably look for one since ya can't beat treadlin on one of those its GREAT FUN! craftspacecontinuumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13198064533390311546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-29365444176979077982013-04-10T02:32:07.617-04:002013-04-10T02:32:07.617-04:00When I was growing up in Australia (I live in the ...When I was growing up in Australia (I live in the US now) there were treadles everywhere, and yes people used them as planters, which I like or architectural features. I have no problem with repurposing things if it is something someone wants to do. My grandmother's treadle is really ancient, she was born in 1895 (deceased now) and used it to make many wedding dresses. I think my mother still has it. I get why people don't like to see them being used for anything else but what they were intended for though.Josettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470039217443534947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-69718935590320815422013-04-09T19:02:14.284-04:002013-04-09T19:02:14.284-04:00Thanks Peter! I've got two old treadles that ...Thanks Peter! I've got two old treadles that date to the early 1920's. My favorite is a Redeye 66, that was being used as a doorstop! Loveliest straight stitch ever.<br /><br />I'd also like to say how much I enjoyed hearing you speak - you have a lovely, soothing speaking voice. Hope you post more videos in future, so we can hear you speak more often.<br /><br />BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-71040994077170684982013-04-09T13:52:21.074-04:002013-04-09T13:52:21.074-04:00Of course! Whenever we visit my parents in Lanco I...Of course! Whenever we visit my parents in Lanco I always find treadles at the second hand stores(sadly, I'm not sure I could find space for one right now) and never put together why there were so many. Crossing the Delebearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06455741201940091133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-83714246329407406822013-04-09T12:40:09.863-04:002013-04-09T12:40:09.863-04:00I watched an episode of Flea Market Flip on PBS th...I watched an episode of Flea Market Flip on PBS the other night, and two silly fools turned a treadle into a desk. It was so sad. I don't use, or even have a treadle, but I don't see the point in destroying them. Michellehttp://www.tresbienensemble.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-61348993072819123992013-04-09T10:25:10.200-04:002013-04-09T10:25:10.200-04:00I love treadling and do almost all of my sewing th...I love treadling and do almost all of my sewing that way. You can't beat the perfect stitch and absolute control of a treadle. Plus they are just so cool. That being said, I actually have more treadles than useable room for them. I change them out every once and awhile so everybody gets used, but my favorites are probably the Singer 15-88 and the Free.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03303921118797999599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-84798064765841463902013-04-09T10:10:29.216-04:002013-04-09T10:10:29.216-04:00Peter, you've inspired me to try and save the ...Peter, you've inspired me to try and save the White treadle machine that was my great-grandmother's. My mom's had it in storage all these years, and I don't think it was ever converted into anything else!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08327759230188362742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-63919775497449224502013-04-09T09:43:27.067-04:002013-04-09T09:43:27.067-04:00Start with a good cleaning (with a lint brush) and...Start with a good cleaning (with a lint brush) and oiling and maybe a new belt, then try it out. It will probably work. If not just tinker with it, adjusting things on it. Those old machines are as near indestructible as anything can be. Lynnhttp://www.lynnspace.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-36052301626292311662013-04-09T09:37:34.569-04:002013-04-09T09:37:34.569-04:00If I had the money and an extra room I would colle...If I had the money and an extra room I would collect treadle machines just to save them from repurposers. Lynnhttp://www.lynnspace.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-22501656719208485422013-04-09T05:35:33.279-04:002013-04-09T05:35:33.279-04:00Many professional Quilt makers use just treadles! ...Many professional Quilt makers use just treadles! I am sure you will enjoy doing patchwork on it! You get lots of information about "man-powered sewing machines" in the forum Treadle On. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-53816872441881312522013-04-09T00:50:37.893-04:002013-04-09T00:50:37.893-04:00My mother has a Singer treadle machine in her livi...My mother has a Singer treadle machine in her living room from who knows when and she and I have discussed getting it in working condition/looking into what has to be done to get it into working condition/maybe it IS in working condition - who knows. This video inspired me to finally make some moves!Alison Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313136002892095692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-42337682195291724192013-04-08T23:24:04.541-04:002013-04-08T23:24:04.541-04:00Ooh, Peter, thank you SO much for posting this! T...Ooh, Peter, thank you SO much for posting this! There is a treadle machine in my MIL's house in New Jersey that belonged to my husband's grandparents -- they were immigrant German tailors, and his grandfather survived a Russian prison camp because his sewing skills were in high demand and earned him extra food. So this sewing machine is really special to my husband and he'd like to have it for sentimental value, but I hadn't thought of it as a real working sewing machine. You raved about the quality of the straight stitch on this machine -- could I use a treadle for patchwork, do you think? Now I'm dying to get to New Jersey to check out this machine. You have saved another treadle today, Peter! :-)Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-75348518168075939282013-04-08T22:19:31.412-04:002013-04-08T22:19:31.412-04:00Treadles ROCK.
I have been mighty impressed with ...Treadles ROCK.<br /><br />I have been mighty impressed with my Wheeler & Wilson D-9 treadle, and the Singer 99 handcrank I got for my kids. They are so quiet, do an excellent stitch once tuned up, and I find it easier to get precision control. No cord to plug in, and servicing them is straightforward. I was missing the buttonhole feature my electric machine had (which my mom now has), but I got a mechanical buttonholer for the 99 and it works incredibly well.<br /><br />If anyone is interested in cutting the cord, I can virtually guarantee that with a few weeks of watching you can find an affordable treadle in decent shape in your area via craigslist or ebay. People also report seeing them frequently at yard sales or second hand shops. You'll have to do a little work to get them humming since chances are they won't have been used or serviced in decades, but there are great internet resources to help.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05413198575104625457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-85549911557495704402013-04-08T21:51:07.253-04:002013-04-08T21:51:07.253-04:00My parents have a 1922 Singer 66-1 that is current...My parents have a 1922 Singer 66-1 that is currently serving as a bookshelf/junk collector. The cabinet and table are beat up, but the machine itself is in beautiful condition and functions; it just needs a good tuneup and a belt. I am always threatening to stea --- I mean, rescue it when they're not looking. Hmmm, maybe next time they're out of town......Saranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-17371601277754639222013-04-08T18:16:15.798-04:002013-04-08T18:16:15.798-04:00Hello Peter,
It's not likely that I'll ev...Hello Peter,<br /><br />It's not likely that I'll ever own a treadle, but I sure love watching videos about them as I find them fascinating. <br />I'm the proud owner of 2 hand crank machines, a Singer 127K and a Singer 15. I use both of them, and I love them dearly.<br />What I love about the hand crank machines, is that you can use them anywhere. I have this image in my head of using one in my garden this summer when I plan to start a log cabin quilt for my bed. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260517203708400505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-83239278992592587702013-04-08T16:45:31.546-04:002013-04-08T16:45:31.546-04:00I have to admit I have a problem. I collect treadl...I have to admit I have a problem. I collect treadle machines for no good reason other than I love them and all textile-related antiques. Right now I have...7? Not all of them have tables, but I am very excited to buy a house and set the table-less ones on display in my future sewing room! I love the history and the beauty of the old machines, but my family has cut me off from buying any more :(<br />Maryhttp://seamripperscompanion.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-74491953451424167672013-04-08T15:20:55.315-04:002013-04-08T15:20:55.315-04:00I love that mine cost one tenth of my electric Sin...I love that mine cost one tenth of my electric Singer but does a far superior straight stitch and a better job on difficult and fine fabrics. Mine's a 15K from 1911 - it has the Sphinx decals and someone has scratched 'What Ho!' very lightly into the small gold sphinx. Even the graffiti is lovable! It's such a pleasure to use on almost all jobs. I find it quite difficult to insert sleeves or stitch cuffs but I'd never repurpose the stand - it's a working machine that'll outlast me as well as all the electrical items I own. I also have a 66 hand crank which I keep set up for sewing heavy fabrics. They really are amazing machines. Just wouldn't like to drop one on my foot...!Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068859188360245469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-25023117093094869492013-04-08T14:16:24.602-04:002013-04-08T14:16:24.602-04:00I have never thought of owning a treadle until now...I have never thought of owning a treadle until now. :D If I only find one here where I live...Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393701079995487939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-2978224699195610582013-04-08T12:50:07.208-04:002013-04-08T12:50:07.208-04:00Thank you, Peter! I have been mulling over getting...Thank you, Peter! I have been mulling over getting treadle. I am sold. <br />CindiCindihttp://www.thefabricconcierge.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-37752986904103843192013-04-08T12:38:46.075-04:002013-04-08T12:38:46.075-04:00Yes! I have had my grandmother's Singer treadl...Yes! I have had my grandmother's Singer treadle sewing machine since I was 18. It is the only machine I own and I have little desire to have a modern electric machine. It's wonderful to sew on, never stalls on heavy fabric and is trouble free. The things it can't do, like buttonholes, I have learned to do by hand and actually enjoy. Lynnhttp://www.lynnspace.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-76709022841552459992013-04-08T10:59:09.467-04:002013-04-08T10:59:09.467-04:00Oh. This makes me want a treadle of my own. I saw...Oh. This makes me want a treadle of my own. I saw one rusting in a yard in my parent's neighborhood just yesterday. Sigh. Such a shame.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-61243382014177625102013-04-08T10:54:31.632-04:002013-04-08T10:54:31.632-04:00My maternal grandmother had one too. I only saw pi...My maternal grandmother had one too. I only saw pictures but it's lovely to see one in action. In terms of the treadles I went to college in Lancaster Cty PA which has a large and well known Amish presence; many of them still don't have electricity so a few people were employed in redoing the newest machines to work with treadles something which no doubt is still going on.sarah chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12420367186796307675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-69954682072865864682013-04-08T10:30:11.362-04:002013-04-08T10:30:11.362-04:00I love the beautiful wrought iron stand, I love th...I love the beautiful wrought iron stand, I love the rhythm of the treadle, I love the gentle chink chink noise it makes as I sew, I love the box full of attachments that allow it to do things I can't do with my $2000 modern machine. But what I love most about my treadle is that it is a direct link to my beloved great-aunt, who bought it new in 1915. Hoosiermamanoreply@blogger.com