tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post630091669704261877..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: The Flannel Shirt Project: To Treadle or Not to Treadle?Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-2083159243317515142012-12-02T11:03:01.097-05:002012-12-02T11:03:01.097-05:00Michael I have a couple of hints for you, in case ...Michael I have a couple of hints for you, in case you haven't thought of them. (And I'm sure you have!). <br /><br />On the sewing machine I learned to sew on, my grandmothers vintage 40s Kenmore, she stuck a piece of medical tape where the standard stitch allowance was so we knew exactly where it was.<br /><br />Second, on the treadle I had the pleasure to use to make a wrap around skirt in the 70s, I discovered something by accident. Depending upon whether I pushed the treadle at the front or the back with my feet, it would sew forward or backwards. I remember because it surprised me so much. It was a lot of fun, and I would love to own one.<br /><br />Hugs<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-2713367845959218832012-12-01T11:57:43.477-05:002012-12-01T11:57:43.477-05:00I would look like a Sixties sofa.I would look like a Sixties sofa.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-46133049701220851112012-12-01T10:56:56.892-05:002012-12-01T10:56:56.892-05:00The treadle sounds alluring, but terrifying -- lik...The treadle sounds alluring, but terrifying -- like most things worth doing in life! Seriously, though -- I know there are a pair of ancient treadle machines in my in-laws' basement in New Jersey that I could have if I asked for him (my hubbies' grandparents were immigrant tailors from Germany). I have no idea what make or condition the machines are in and, more importantly, I have no idea how to actually OPERATE one. I always thought of them as antique conversation pieces that I don't have room for in my home, but if I could actually USE them for anything... What kind of sewing do these machines excel at? Feel free to point me to an earlier post. Thanks. Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-16410034180801422382012-12-01T10:38:31.640-05:002012-12-01T10:38:31.640-05:00What if you made a suit out of the acid green crus...What if you made a suit out of the acid green crushed velvet?!liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-4779317260172386282012-12-01T02:38:47.356-05:002012-12-01T02:38:47.356-05:00Acid green velvet dressing gown with black wool fa...Acid green velvet dressing gown with black wool facings?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-31494551442580017232012-11-30T23:40:49.564-05:002012-11-30T23:40:49.564-05:00I vote that you treadle it for the entirely selfis...I vote that you treadle it for the entirely selfish reason that I use treadle machines, and I'm always curious to see what other people make with them. I make quilts, but I'd like to take the plunge into garment sewing one day.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17871907261860609157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-30571349585577937052012-11-30T22:35:38.492-05:002012-11-30T22:35:38.492-05:00I have one of those coral velvet octagon pillows o...I have one of those coral velvet octagon pillows on my couch! Historical evidence! Thank you!<br /><br />My mom had a treadle machine, which I used as a child. The loading of the bobbin was the worst of any machine I have worked with. Pre-1950 machines always make the best straight stitches, IMHO. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-2654323687929407112012-11-30T20:31:32.021-05:002012-11-30T20:31:32.021-05:00I adore crushed velvet with a passion, and did you...I adore crushed velvet with a passion, and did you know you can actually crush it yourself (I think in several older sewing books upstairs). I even love acid green! I adore treadles. Unfortunately, down-sizing, I gave mine (to a good home). I LOVED making a midnight blue grad dress, vintage style, on it for son's friend. Loved that experience. We need sewing friends!!!!!!!!! Cathie, in Quebec.Cathienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-36621428753694715912012-11-30T18:55:37.689-05:002012-11-30T18:55:37.689-05:00Peter, sorry for off topic subject, just had to sh...Peter, sorry for off topic subject, just had to share. I went to a local thrift store today, just glancing before I left, saw 2 old looking singers, for sale for 30 bucks each. Both had wooden cases, one case had dent. Bought them and I think they may be a 1920 and a 1922 machines! I wish someone near me sewed so I could celebrate. Everyone I know just nods and smiles when I talk sewing. Dangtryagainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368436808186721534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-63529503461864858142012-11-30T18:17:29.829-05:002012-11-30T18:17:29.829-05:00Fluffy side in, and for a practical reason: the ou...Fluffy side in, and for a practical reason: the outside wears much faster on cotton flannel so the greater fluff on the inside will keep the shirt comfy longer. Plus the outside will show wear less.<br /><br />Or you could say there's so little difference between RS and WS that you don't even pay attention to it!Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800522660951414782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-88629712951033828372012-11-30T17:51:47.911-05:002012-11-30T17:51:47.911-05:00Fluffy side inside! If you use it as the public s...Fluffy side inside! If you use it as the public side of the fabric, machine wash agitation may cause it to really show wear, probably not pill, but it will look worse for wear sooner.urbanitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-81516893874002627142012-11-30T17:08:21.222-05:002012-11-30T17:08:21.222-05:00Michael is right (not surprisingly!), fluffy side ...Michael is right (not surprisingly!), fluffy side against the skin :)sandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-23277721028838275472012-11-30T16:54:03.140-05:002012-11-30T16:54:03.140-05:00I'm with Michael, fluffy side in! Love the co...I'm with Michael, fluffy side in! Love the couch encased in plastic. I remember my grandmother having one in an acid orange color. Good times . . . . Alaskapsychnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-70555131664319534902012-11-30T16:34:03.313-05:002012-11-30T16:34:03.313-05:00Hilarious photo--made my day. ElleHilarious photo--made my day. ElleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-53974802220128185592012-11-30T14:52:32.694-05:002012-11-30T14:52:32.694-05:00Fluffy side in - if it is fluffy now, it may well ...Fluffy side in - if it is fluffy now, it may well pill after a few washes and you may want that hidden! Oh, and I ALWAYS match the bobbin with the upper thread. I guess it is one of those things that I alway do (like pressing a seam after sewing it) and never thought that there was an alternative!!!twotoasthttp://spottydogsocialclub.blogspot.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-65004481719607482662012-11-30T14:21:16.738-05:002012-11-30T14:21:16.738-05:00Me, I would have made a BEELINE for the acid green...Me, I would have made a BEELINE for the acid green crushed velvet; the wool would hardly have registered with the velvet in my sights! But it (wool) DOES have its uses: if possible I would have snatched up BOTH.(too bad you missed out; he who hesitates in a thrift store is LOST!) But the C.V. would have had priority!<br /> Oh, and, fluffy side IN, definitely. Flannelette is all about the snuggly-wuggly...Sufiyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-80007814035802774162012-11-30T13:36:32.075-05:002012-11-30T13:36:32.075-05:00Would love to see what type of interfacing you cho...Would love to see what type of interfacing you choose for flannel shirt cuffs and collar and stand (and button placket?)! Kat Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00499956228845331067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-59643729398320954432012-11-30T13:35:40.221-05:002012-11-30T13:35:40.221-05:00Depends on how much time. To be honest, I prefer ...Depends on how much time. To be honest, I prefer my Brother sewing machine. It does everything and sometimes I need to do everything on a project. If I were making pillow cases I would probably use a treadle machine. It is just simple sewing. I only have three machines, two vintage and my Brother. I rarely use the vintage machines, but will about twice a year. I have set up two machines, a straight stitch one and my Brother. It was actually a great help.<br /><br />Go with whatever feels right to you.<br /><br />I love your fabric.Josettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470039217443534947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-38572890543765080702012-11-30T12:54:04.499-05:002012-11-30T12:54:04.499-05:00I love to spin yarn so I'm no stranger to the ...I love to spin yarn so I'm no stranger to the treadle so I say go for it. If I can treadle my wheel for hours on end....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15946831589598315950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-44459431917886134192012-11-30T12:05:14.149-05:002012-11-30T12:05:14.149-05:00I recently bought flannel myself, for a short for ...I recently bought flannel myself, for a short for my boyfriend and a dress for me. It had the same difference between the two sides and like you, I thought to put the fluffy side on the outside. Only that would make it look properly "flannel-y" wouldn't it?Laurianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602295642057814667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-28639203531057419032012-11-30T11:57:58.130-05:002012-11-30T11:57:58.130-05:00I did my first man's shirt and its muslin in m...I did my first man's shirt and its muslin in my threadle, a months ago. It definitelly took longer to get the shirt finished, but it was really so much more fun to sew this way! <br /><br /><br />Andrea Cornellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-28236799245088776092012-11-30T11:19:09.548-05:002012-11-30T11:19:09.548-05:00I am one who encourages people to buy another sewi...I am one who encourages people to buy another sewing machine! I solved my treadle dilemma by taking out the Singer 27 Sphynx and popping in a 1941 66 (Godzilla finish - love!)which has the numbered stitch length settings and can back tack! These to modern conveniences really make a difference! sewpdxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-4803529584850299112012-11-30T11:15:23.487-05:002012-11-30T11:15:23.487-05:00Go back for the wool, you know it makes sense:)Go back for the wool, you know it makes sense:)wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053140949049589247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-11569014780176800442012-11-30T10:41:40.548-05:002012-11-30T10:41:40.548-05:00I recently opened my treadle after many years of n...I recently opened my treadle after many years of not using it. I, too, am lazy. It was rather dusty and probably could use some oil, but definately attractive to sew on. <br />Where did you find that couch picture?? I know there used to be hundreds of them out there, but the photo is priceless. (Little did they know where that picture would end up someday. VictoriaRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-41437979110273427142012-11-30T09:43:05.433-05:002012-11-30T09:43:05.433-05:00After picking up a treadle recently, I now underst...After picking up a treadle recently, I now understand your dilemma. Not as quick but such a delight to use. Go for it!Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068859188360245469noreply@blogger.com