We have the new belt on as well so it's just about ready to go! Since my mom learned how to sew on one of these, she's going to come over and show me how to treadle. I took the machine to the Singer man and he took care of cleaning it up mechanically and re-aligning something on it. The detail in the decals is so beautiful! Be sure to click on the photo to go to my Flickr site where you can see a large version. The machine was made as a hand crank, treadle and electric machine. Antique Singer Treadle Sewing Machine Table Cabinet Cast Iron Wood Tiger Oak. That sure brightened it up! This machine has what they call, the "Red Eye" decal. Scott used Turtle Wax to clean and polish the outside. Well, I prefer natural oak so after striping all the old dark finish off of this, Scott just sealed it with clear finish. My mom told me that it was typical in the "old days". The original finish on the cabinet was quite dark. It still needs the new lock bezels and he wants to go over the gold paint on the stand with another coat but for the most part, it's done: My husband decided to refinish the cabinet for me. I finally found one in very good condition about a month ago. In case you're visiting my blog for the first time, I've been wanting an antique treadle machine for quite awhile. Sigh Yesterday my DBF and I were looking for a table for his new apartment. Her sewing machine has gone untouched for years now (my mother does not sew, but she will not part with the machine). When I was younger I would watch my Grandmother sew on her Singer 201 sewing machine. Since I don't have any stitching to share today, I thought you would enjoy seeing my antique sewing machine. I have always been fascinated by Antique Sewing Machines. I was so cold all day, from being out in the morning, that I grabbed a quilt and a book and curled up on my sofa and read all afternoon.
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