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To: djf

Treadle Singers are still sold today—primarily for those on Indian reservations, those who don’t use electricity, third-world countries. They have plenty of parts available.

A few years ago, I purchased one for a family member being posted to another country. However, she only used it for a neat piece of decorative furniture. :(

As a little child, I learned some basic sewing on my grandmother’s machine. Except for the extra types of stitches, I prefer the treadle.


73 posted on 08/21/2013 4:22:14 PM PDT by TxGrandMom
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To: TxGrandMom

I am still learning about threading it, etc.
It came with a belt, but it was a couple inches too short so I ordered a longer, newer one. When I get it, I will try the whole threading thing and make sure it works.

I got loads of bobbins with it, but also ordered a pack of ten assorted needles.

Serial number search shows it is a Singer 99K, produced in 1941.

It’s more antique than me!

;-)


74 posted on 08/21/2013 4:31:20 PM PDT by djf (Rich widows: My Bitcoin address is... 1ETDmR4GDjwmc9rUEQnfB1gAnk6WLmd3n6)
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