Need to Buy . . .

[Jenny]

Looking for an old treadle sewing machine. I have a fairly new Singer treadle machine from Costco that I bought at a yard sale, but it has never worked very well and isn't very heavy duty. I'd really like to buy an OLD one. Please send a PM or e-mail me if you have one for sale, or suggestions on where to find one.

Thank you,

Jenny

[Anataq]

There are many available at the large Antique Stores in the lower 48, problem is that most of the merchandise is not listed online. So your best bet is to call the large antique outlets. I know of two beautiful machines in CA that are available for about $400, these are the old machines, heavy duty and very well made.

-Anataq

[wolfwoman]

Jenny,

Did you ever get this machine? If not, did you try eBay?

Wolfie

[Jenny]

I never did find one. I looked on eBay awhile back, when we still lived in Bristol Bay, but they either had junk or really fancy ones with really fancy prices. I just want something simple that works. On my last trip to Anchorage, I found several, but again, either junk that didn't work or have all the parts (and I don't know if I'd be able to find them) or really beautiful ones with very outragious price tags. Some of those didn't even work ---just something pretty to have around the house. Haven't had time to look this trip. If you hear of anything, let me know.

I will check eBay again, though. Never know what you'll find there.

Thanks,

Jenny

[jd]

Jenny, give a look at www.treadleon.net . It's a good treadle site
JD

[Jenny]

Thanks for that link, JD. The site looks great. I don't have time now to really go through it, but I certainly will make time in the next day or so. I was just talking to a woman the other day who said a neighbor of hers just stumbled up on a beautiful and functional old treadle machine for $40! What a deal! I'm jealous! I have her looking out for one for me, now, but not expecting a great price like that. <sigh> I'll keep dreaming