I keep looking back at this, that machine would be great for making bags it looks plenty strong enough to go through several layers of fabric and interfacing and it has a lot of space underneath between the handle and the needle because when I make bags I'm always having to screw them up to twist them in all directions to sew a handle on or something and it's difficult with a machine that doesn't have space underneath.
Yes Sarah they are meant to be good for sewing thick materials you can get the needles and bobbins on eBay.There is so many up for sale and cheap sure you would be able to get hold of one and it would look lovely in your craft room.
My mom had a machine like that I believe my sister has it now. Even the wooden part at the bottom was the same. Can you still get spare parts for it like needles? I look forward to seeing what you do with it doesn’t look like it needs a whole lot
I don't really have the space but i have allways wanted one if these machine i just think they are stunning and I am lucky my hubby doesnt moan to much about me adding more stuff in are little space lol x
Oh, YES! I had one of these - but it needed a boat shuttle and I didn't know here to get one ...sob, sob. So I parted with it.
I still remember fondly my old treadle too...
Good luck with your project!
Great that it’s working lisa , it’s not got all the fragile bits that newer models have and no electronics to break down
I keep looking back at this, that machine would be great for making bags it looks plenty strong enough to go through several layers of fabric and interfacing and it has a lot of space underneath between the handle and the needle because when I make bags I'm always having to screw them up to twist them in all directions to sew a handle on or something and it's difficult with a machine that doesn't have space underneath.
My mom had a machine like that I believe my sister has it now. Even the wooden part at the bottom was the same. Can you still get spare parts for it like needles? I look forward to seeing what you do with it doesn’t look like it needs a whole lot
wow.....looks like it’s working well Lisa. Loving this idea. x
Yes I have got it sewing i watch a YouTube video on taking apart and cleaning it this is the stitching x
Great project , how do you find space for these projects lisa
look forward to seeing it later
Another great project for me to follow. Are you planning on using it?
Wow what a lovely machine I shall look forward to its progress too.
Such a fab project Lisa. Looking forward to seeing how it progresses. x