2006-07-27 12:24:34 · 3 answers · asked by John B 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Singer sold treadle machines by the thousands and even though you would think they are very valuable, there were so many made they are worth around $100.
Singer knew some people wouldn't buy a new machine so when they went electric, theyu made a motor you could add on to the treadle. I have one .
Grandma was a tailor and sewing machine mechanic. She turned her treadle into a planter in the 70's. I've got that too.
Here is a sweet article on today's antique treadles
Advice on how to buy a treadle machine restoration and other antique sewing machine insights ... Singer, unfortunately, has no other information on treadle machines for sale or free distribution, MOTHER ... These few precautions make life with a treadle machine much easier ...motherearthnews.com/library/.../Tips_On_Foot_Powered_Sewing_Machines
2006-07-27 14:22:55 · answer #1 · answered by Carol H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://inventors.about.com/od/sstartinventions/a/sewing_machine.htm
Google search of Singer treadle sewing machines made
1850's
2006-07-27 12:30:36 · answer #2 · answered by cowgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was the 1920's, wasn't it? *checks* ok, never mind. i lied...
2006-07-27 12:30:13 · answer #3 · answered by Caroline I 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋