@Adey1981
@Mr Twingo

I’ve just tried it on my phone and everything’s working as it should be this morning. The three bars and the Actions button.

iPhone 12 using Chrome not Safari browser.

Not sure it that helps?

@Bumblebuncher
@b15erk

Yes, they are highly prized but have you seen them advertised for €550?

Yep, that’s what she’s got it up for. 

As I said, they sometimes ask for silly money over here. 

@Surest1tch 

It might well be the original belt but there’s no known history… although, there was a business card inside the instruction booklet for a nearby B&B that’s less than 2 miles from where I live. According to my local friend, they’ve been there years so it might have belonged to them. I might give them a call and ask. 😊

@b15erk   What a great story. 😂 Where I live so few people sew and many folk selling vintage machines think they’re worth silly money. 🤣
I’ve just read an advert on Facebook market place for a standard HA-1 type 60’s New Home machine €150. Nothing regarding its history. Honestly, it’s ridiculous.

Yes, the rhythmic motion when ‘treadling’ is really quite hypnotic and soothing. 🥰

I will definitely be using this machine for sewing woven fabrics as it’s a standard-ish (class 66) drop in bobbin. 

@Bumblebuncher yes, definitely handy post apocalypse. 🤣🤣

I recently bought this from a local charity shop for €80. It’s in pretty decent condition, and seems to be working ok and it came with a few bits.

It needs a clean so I’m thinking I’ll take it apart to get all the old grease and gunk out and and DH is going to refurb the treadle base for me.

It had a manual inside one of the drawers for a 201, so I wonder what happened to that one?

I’ve taken off the rubber mat on the treadle foot and removed the leather belt so that’s why it looks loose in the photos.

Welcome @RosyPosy

Well done on teaching yourself some P&Q skills. I’m glad you enjoyed it (mostly). 😂
There’s so many excellent quilters on here and lots of fabulous free resources online too.

Seriously?I wouldn't dream of telling my OH he couldn't wear something if he wanted to and it still fitted - and do you really care?

I don’t think donating a 40 year old suit should count as ‘throw it away’ culture. 😂

Yes, I’d definitely tell my DH if something doesn’t look good on him because he respects my opinion and he still wants to feel smartly dressed in front of his friends.

They’re lovely and such a good idea too. 
Might have to borrow it for later…