tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post7437067229323717195..comments2024-02-06T21:27:50.918-06:00Comments on The Old Fashioned Baby Sewing Room: We own 3.77 Sewing Machines! and Winner of Giveaway # 2.Jeannie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05622479618143731970noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-52705116946223716112010-02-06T18:40:21.714-06:002010-02-06T18:40:21.714-06:00Give your treadle a good and thorough cleaning (ne...Give your treadle a good and thorough cleaning (never use water on the heads--those beautiful decals will silver), give it a healthy drink of oil, and start sewing. 95% of sewing is straight stitching, and that's what they do best. I have many beautiful vintage baby dresses and gowns made on treadles, so we know it can be done!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12449113505557212519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-82943203673452718262010-02-05T21:38:45.564-06:002010-02-05T21:38:45.564-06:00Johnny, Wow! Give us some treadle tips!!Johnny, Wow! Give us some treadle tips!!Jeannie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05622479618143731970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-76477772340896800692010-02-05T21:31:29.603-06:002010-02-05T21:31:29.603-06:00I just found this blog while looking for a daygown...I just found this blog while looking for a daygown pattern, and just have to comment. I own somewhere between 125 and 150 sewing machines, including at least 30 treadles and more handcrank machines than I care to count. I have modern machines as well, though I mostly sew on the treadles and cranks. I made a baby quilt top with an old Singer handcrank two weekends ago. I love your patterns, and am glad to find the lessons--I could use a few!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12449113505557212519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-75007104061515715102010-02-04T14:51:27.711-06:002010-02-04T14:51:27.711-06:00If you do it as a sew-along some time, I hope you ...If you do it as a sew-along some time, I hope you pick something unisex, as I am having a baby boy in late May! I have a few antique sailor suit or Russian suit patterns and those would be fun to try, too. I'd need your inspiration, though, as all I've ever tried so far is a straight line!!Elisabeth Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-50515905922856477402010-02-03T23:17:37.614-06:002010-02-03T23:17:37.614-06:00My mother, now 85 sewed on a treadle machine for m...My mother, now 85 sewed on a treadle machine for many years. Her mom thought she deserved a modern electric machine and traded in the treadle to make the purchase. Mom still speaks of her treadle with longing and wishes she still had it to sew on.<br /><br />I hope that both Elizabeth Rose and you Jeannie make your dream come true and sew a baby dress on your treadles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-5975438468234313752010-02-03T17:04:52.579-06:002010-02-03T17:04:52.579-06:00I need a while to catch up on things and then I wi...I need a while to catch up on things and then I will check out my treadle to make sure it still sews. Then I will do a Treadle Sew Along! Thanks for the encouragement.Jeannie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05622479618143731970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-17318842151018735402010-02-03T14:50:10.946-06:002010-02-03T14:50:10.946-06:00Jeannie,
It sounds like there are several of us wh...Jeannie,<br />It sounds like there are several of us who want to make something on our treadle. That might be a fun "contest" or "class" to do together some day-treadle machine, antique pattern, vintage fabrics, etc! Keep us in mind.Elisabeth Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-51605823496631852172010-02-03T09:52:57.829-06:002010-02-03T09:52:57.829-06:00Even though I own 4 machines, I only sew on one. ...Even though I own 4 machines, I only sew on one. Two of mine are old treadle machines. I may just have to see if they work and actually make soemthing on each of them. I learned on my grandmother's treadle machine. I love the idea of "hands" being a favorite machine. I guess I'd have to say that too. I hope the arthritis in my hands doesn't stop them from working, ever!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10097054119585201394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-90566474168191010252010-02-03T06:43:40.746-06:002010-02-03T06:43:40.746-06:00Yes, I do love antique patterns! I love the sweet...Yes, I do love antique patterns! I love the sweet old vintage look. And old sewing implements and well, almost anything antique! Let me know if you make your garment on your treadle before me!Jeannie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05622479618143731970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262518710925242693.post-14487308892298064412010-02-03T06:15:09.945-06:002010-02-03T06:15:09.945-06:00Jeannie,
I think it's amazing that we share th...Jeannie,<br />I think it's amazing that we share the unusual ambition to sew a garment on a treadle (and neither of us has done it yet!) I also like to collect antique patterns (I bet you do, too). So, if I use antique fabric, laces, and pattern on my treadle machine, is it an antique garment?? It was interesting to read the results of your poll!Elisabeth Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03333232359696224578noreply@blogger.com