Not having the last 2 stitches requires a few modifications in your sewing technique. The most basic of stitches any sewer needs include – Straight Stitch, Zigzag Stitch, and Back Stitch. Since it only does a single style of stitch – Straight Stitch, sewing on this type of machine requires different sewing techniques. But worth it.Īlthough it’s the stylish little sewing machine that keeps on trucking, these vintage sewing machines have a few drawbacks. At $25 it was still a luxury for me though and I still hadn’t found a suitable way for me to begin learning. Something I’ll have to check into further. I’m told attachments can be added to expand the stitch selection. It came in a lovely sewing table with a knee-operated pedal instead of the traditional foot pedal. It only does a single straight stitch in various lengths. In cast iron black enamel with gold filigree detail and engraving and most all of its original parts! Even the motor and light are original. It’s a treadle-style sewing machine from the 1920’s. After considering its vintage novelty and the fact that it was $25, I figured I would snap it up now to start. It was in perfect working order, complete with sewing table and knee pedal, and all in excellent condition. But I still hadn’t arrived at a suitable entree into it yet. I checked into a few things like classes and sewing machines just to get an idea of what it would take to get started. I had been considering sewing for awhile but didn’t know where to begin. This is what started it all! Late last summer I wandered into a junk sale at the Moravian Church down the street and spotted this lovely sewing machine for $25.

1911 singer red eye treadle