What years did Singer make treddle sewing machines?

February 15th, 2010 | by admin |


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

  1. 3 Responses to “What years did Singer make treddle sewing machines?”

  2. By Caroline I on Feb 15, 2010 | Reply

    it was the 1920’s, wasn’t it? *checks* ok, never mind. i lied…
    References :
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singer_Sewing_Machine

  3. By cowgirl on Feb 15, 2010 | Reply

    http://inventors.about.com/od/sstartinventions/a/sewing_machine.htm
    Google search of Singer treadle sewing machines made
    1850’s
    References :

  4. By Carol H on Feb 15, 2010 | Reply

    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
    References :

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