I'm sharing a video about my Singer 66 treadle sewing machine. If you're not familiar with a treadle sewing machine, they are the old vintage ones that don't have a motor and are foot powered.

I often hear people say that a treadle machine doesn't work, when often there is only one small, but significant, part that would enable the machine to run: the belt. Most of the belts on these machines were made of leather, which, over time, would wear, become brittle and eventually break, rendering the machine "unuseable". This is a simple and inexpensive fix as new treadle belts can be purchased in either leather or rubber, for just a few dollars. Put on the new belt and you're ready to start stitching.

To learn about my Singer 66, its treadle mechanism and what to look for when buying this type of machine, watch the video below.

If you are thinking of buying a vintage sewing machine you may be interested in my eBooks for buyers (click here). If you are thinking of selling your machine you may be interested in my How To Sell a Vintage Sewing Machine eBook.

Do you have a treadle sewing machine in your studio? Let me know all about it in the comments below,

Creatively,