I finally got myself organized and took my Great Grandma's treadle sewing machine cabinet to the re- finishers. I think it came out really well!
And since I had the machine refurbished awhile back it is now 'Fully Operational'!
It took quite a bit of monkeying with the tension on the pulley thingy and a generous application of machine oil...
but we got the old girl sewing again. I think it's probably been at least 30 years or so.
I thought for her relaunch I'd start with something simple.
I'm hoping the serial number can tell me a little more about this wonderful old machine!
Since my mom was an only child, she and Grandma 'Netty' became very close, they even shared a room. My mother said that GGrandma never sat down that she did not have some kind of hand work in her hands. She was the chief seamstress of the family. Which was a very good thing since my mom's ma (tho' a talented lady in other ways) sewed not at all. Funny how things skip a generation here and there! So since GGrandma Netty taught my mom to sew and she taught me to sew I too can thank my GGrandma Netty for the good fortune of enjoying the craft / art of sewing!
cheers, Claire W.
What a joy to have your machine done. I want to have mine 'de-electrified'. I have a red-eye from 1905ish??? Oh darn, now I will have to re-check as the mind is failing me;-) I have been told this is the best machine for perfect straight sewing, that the stitches always look perfect. Enjoy.
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Oh my gosh, Claire, it's a Red Eye, isn't it? It's gorgeous, and to have it come to you through family makes it a super treasure. I recently bought a similar machine (altered from treadle to electric) at a thrift store (I posted it on my blog) but it is in horrible shape - dust and dirt - and the tension doesn't work. What a treasure for you! You can find the year it was made at http://www.singerco.com/support/machine-serial-numbers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful story, Claire! That machine is beautiful. Do you have room for it? Because if you don't, I have a great room where it would look fabulous!!! Just sayin'.....
ReplyDeleteI have a treadle machine that belonged to my great grandmother- I don't know how old it is - I also have a 1947 featherweight machine that I bought recently from an older friend. I just love the featherweight. It is along time since the treadle machine was used. Singer sure makes beautiful old machines- You can check the serial number on line and should be able to find out the age of the treadle machine. Yours is a real beauty..
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That's absolutely gorgeous!!!! I would love having that in my home. You should link up at the Meet my Machine post...
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I happened to see your post in someone's sidebar and had to come by and take a peek.
What a treasure, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your pictures and story -- I, too, learned to sew on a treadle, taught by my grandmother. I am privileged to own the machine today! Makes me want to see if I can get it in up-and-running condition. I used to love sewing on it!
ReplyDeleteThat is so special Claire! And beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful machine, and the cabinet came out really good too. Wishing you many happy hours sewing with it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful machine! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful story and photos!
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