Just yesterday on one of the threads about treadle sewing machines I made the statement I wanted one but hated estate sales and craigslist is just not useful in my rural environment, so I would have to literally trip across a treadle to find one to purchase.
SO.....
I was driving through my small town today when I spotted a sewing machine out on the sidewalk in front of a new vintage shop. I took a second look and realized it was a treadle. I parked, went back, and looked at it. The cabinet was in good shape and the decals of the machine were excellent. It is a Model 66. The slide plate is gone and the belt is shot, so could not tell if it would actually sew. Mechanisms did seem to move freely when I moved the hand wheel. They were asking too much, but I finally haggled it down some. Still wasn't completely happy with the price, came home and did more research. Finally decided that for the condition and the fact I didn't have to waste gas going to hunt one down that it was worth it.
SO..
she will be delivered tomorrow. I learned to sew on a treadle...Mom traded hers for $20.00 when she bought her Touch and Sew 600E in the early 60's. We had a small house and she had no where to store it. Wish I still had it. At least this one has the same cabinet.
Also, my MIL loaned me her treadle when I first got married. Mom finally bought me an electric (which I learned to hate because it was the devil to sew on and caused me to hate sewing for years....). That treadle disappeared after my MIL passed. Guess the aliens don't have electricity and beamed it up for Scotty to sew on.
SO..
I can't believe it. I finally will have a treadle in the house again. This is a pic from my phone as she stood on the sidewalk. Probably name her after my Mom. Today would have been her 95th birthday. Attachment 107151

