LindaSteller Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 I've been searching Craigslist for a couple of years for a nice treadle machine. I've been picky - has to work, has to have a nice cabinet, has to have mostly all decals intact, etc. The day before yesterday I hit the jackpot! I pick it up on Saturday. I am so excited. The machine belonged to the seller's grandmother. It is a Singer 27, made in 1903. It is one of the first machines to make use of the 'vibrating shuttle' technology, and uses long bobbins (which I was able to find on ebay). I needs a new belt, but otherwise is good to go. I am over the moon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Gorgeous, Linda! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norma H Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Oh my!! What a wonderful find - those who wait . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Congratulations on your new treadle. Treadle machines are wonderful. I have sewn and quilted a quilt on treadle machines and it was a blast. It's much more quiet then regular sewing and gives those legs some exercise. Enjoy your new machine - they are easy to work on and sew over anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micajah Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 I do 90% of my sewing on a davis vertical feed treadle. It is so easy to treadle and I feel ever so calm....I can just forget all my troubles and simply sew. Yours is certainly a lovely grand old lady. You are going to love sewing with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.waits Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 What a wonderful find! She sure looks like she has been well loved and cared for. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Congratulations, your machine is beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltGuy Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 That's just plain cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele in NY Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Wow! That is just gorgeous. I recently bought a 90 year old Singer too with the shuttle bobbins. I need to get some more. I'm off to Ebay to shop. Have fun with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Very cool machine! Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Sweeeeet, Linda. Good find, glad she has a loving home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 What fun. I know someone who never skipped a beat quilting some years ago when the power was out close to a week, using her treadle machine. Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 What a pretty machine!! I know you will have alot of fun with this one! I recently saw someone selling a bunch (about 20) old hand crank machines and was ohhh so tempted, but then I got to thinking, it is a fun idea, but how in the world do you handle the fabric and at the same time turn the crank with your other hand? Decided to pass in the end..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Linda, that is a beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 She's a beauty, Linda! I love the accessory case. I have one of those that I picked up along the way but it was minus a machine Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 I have an FYI for you. There is a guy in Vancouver, WA who repairs treadle machines, and sharpens scissors. I've only had him sharpen my scissors, but when my treadle comes around, it will go to him. He prefers to do home visits on treadles to that things don't get lots in the move. Just in case she ever needs some work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Lovely! I have a Singer Red Eye, regular bobbin, nice cabinet. Sews like the bomb! Sometimes I piece a few blocks just to have the pleasure of using it! Totally fun. Yours looks like a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSteller Posted May 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Thanks, Beth! I've had Jack Boersma repair some antique machines for me before. He's in McMinnville and has quite a collection in his shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Lucky you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Roberts Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 These sewing machines are a real treasure Linda and can well understand how delighted you arewith you purchase. I am the fortunate owner of a Singer treadle sewing machine that my Grand father gave to my Grandmother as a wedding present in December 1906. I have the original manual, feet, oilcan and other bits and pieces. My uncle remembers as a child he would sit on the floor and work the treadle for his mother as an occupation to keep a small boy busy! Yvonne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferBernard Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 I have a treadle Singer that belonged to my husband's grandmother. It has been on this farm in Iowa for 100 years at least. It was an expensive piece of equipment for its day. Believe it or not, his grandma loved to mend clothes with it. I don't mend unless I am really pressured! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Linda, you found a jewel, from the great condition of the decals on the bed of the machine, it's not seen much use.. I've a treadle, but it's only from 1938, and it has the receipt and original manual and attachments. Not the jewel you folks have, but I love it. and have used it, problem is it only has one of the long bobbins, so I have to refill it more often than on modern machines. I'm trying to sell it due to lack of room to keep it. Congratulations on the purchase. Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggy (SewAsylum) Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 OMG, that is absolutely beautiful! I wish I had room in my little home for things like that. What a find and a treasure that is! I got a little treasure 2 days ago; my daughter in law went to a yard sale and someone sold her her entire stamping collection of rubber and acrylic stamps for 10 bucks. Since I like to make cards, she snatched it up for me. Three bags of stamps! Woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne from Guam Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Lucky! That machine looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Tree Tami Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Linda, have you put on the new belt and got your new baby up and running yet? I've always thought about getting a treadle but there's no more room in the house for one. Have fun with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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