Another AW, Because I Can

thejennigirl

Remember that treadle DH gifted me for our anniversary?

I repainted the irons, oiled the irons, oiled & cleanned the wood, tightened a few screws, and repaired some veneer.

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After:

(It came with a red Eye class 66, but since it's ripped apart and being repaired, I put my harder to find Class 66 Lotus in it instead)

 

sophabelle

*wipes drool from face*  VERY nice!  a treadle is very much on my want list! 

thejennigirl

You know, keep your eye on CL.  Lots of sewing machines pop up on there, for $30 or less.  I scored the treadle at a local antique mall for $75.  It was just a matter of asking if they would take less than the $95 price tag they had on it.

 

sophabelle

i've actually had to ban myself from looking for them on CL unless they're in the free section.  just not in the budget right now lol. but if i get $ for christmas, i'm definitely going to be looking!

KTdidit

Nice job Jenni! Its gorgeous!

Now to show the non-sewing side of me.....is it just a regular sewing machine? Can you use it or is it just for pretty?

thejennigirl

kaholland4:

Nice job Jenni! Its gorgeous!

Now to show the non-sewing side of me.....is it just a regular sewing machine? Can you use it or is it just for pretty?

It's fully usable, once I put a new leather belt to run from the treadle wheel to the machine.  No electricity required!