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FMQ on a treadle??

KayK

FMQ on a treadle??
« on: May 03, 2017, 19:33:39 PM »
Well, I'm very curious - does anyone here do FMQ on a treadle?  I have a hankering for one .....yet another to add to the collection of oldies!
I have learnt by my mistakes: Sewing machines now are Bernina 720, Bernina 1008, Bernina 801 from 1981, Brother overlocker, ancient but works well

b15erk

Re: FMQ on a treadle??
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2017, 19:50:28 PM »
KK, Lizzie Lennard has a lovely blog, and some excellent video tutorials showing faq on a treacle machine.

Lots of other interesting vintage stuff too.

Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.

rubywishes

Re: FMQ on a treadle??
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2017, 09:09:30 AM »
Hmmmmmm...I'm looking sideways at my treadle and wondering.......wondering......

My treadle is looking sideways at me and wondering......would she....would she......

I reckon Lizzie Lennard would be the one to google for that.   Hmmmmm, I know over on "The Quilting Board"  forum they have a section for vintage machine users..maybe wander over there and have a looksie at some posts or even post the question there?
Juki TL2010Q, Juki DX7,  Singers: 1917 27K treadle (aka Gertie), 1957 99k (aka Vincent), 1951 99k knee lever (aka Shirley), 1950 99k handcrank (aka Alice), 1927 28K (aka Dora), 1947 201K treadle with motor conversion (aka Livvy)
....and the dusting and vacuming can wait!

Cheesecake

Re: FMQ on a treadle??
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2017, 19:11:32 PM »
I've had a couple of goes using mine (singer 201), I've found it harder to keep stitches anywhere near the same length and the tension takes a while to get sorted but I think with more practice it would be fine. 

FMQ is my main use for my treadle as there's less stopping and starting than with other things I've sewn on it.

Having an adjustable seat so it's the right height makes a big difference as it can get uncomfortable.

KayK

Re: FMQ on a treadle??
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2017, 20:44:36 PM »
My 201 is a knee operated one - stitches FMQ beautifully  but gave me a sore leg!!
I have learnt by my mistakes: Sewing machines now are Bernina 720, Bernina 1008, Bernina 801 from 1981, Brother overlocker, ancient but works well