RE: [h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets
I assume you have already checked/posted on Craig's List? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 1:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets I am thinking of getting a second sewing machine table, to put a modern machine on. I really love the antique treadle tables with an iron base, and, the great part, a big hinged fold-out leaf on the left side on which you can support long skirts while sewing them. They are really attractive and useful pieces of furniture. OK, the drawers aren't very big; but I don't really expect sewing machine table drawers to do much more than hold a few things like bobbins and scissors. I have other furniture for real storage. Anyway, I already have a lovely oak sewing table, which is from my old childhood antique treadle machine that my parents sent to me when we moved into this house. I took the machine itself out, gave it away to someone, had the hole filled up with a nice piece of antique oak, and put my Viking on top. Now I want a second one. But, since I didn't even buy the first one in the San Francisco area, I'm not sure where to buy another one. What with the cast iron base, they're not the lightest items to ship, so I'd rather buy one locally if I can. What I'm working around to asking is, does anyone know where to buy such a table/cabinet in the San Francisco Bay Area? I would rather have one that I did not have to take the machine out of and then find someone who wants the machine, but I will do that if necessary. Thanks for any info. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets
Fran, you might also want to check the Vintage Flea Market on Alameda Point - first Sunday of every month. I have seen them there, with and without machines. But like all flea markets, it's hit or miss when one will be there. Look around and ask people. Most of the folks there are business people and they might be willing to look for a table for you, for a charge. My husband says they have expanded. The second Sunday of every month they will be in San Mateo, but he's not sure where. Check the website, which neither of us can remember. Google Point Alameda Flea market or something like that. LynnD On 4/20/07, Saragrace Knauf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I see them on Craig's list a lot. Also, you might want to check your local recycle yahoo group. They show up there periodically. Sg - Original Message - From: Lavolta Pressmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 1:55 PM Subject: [h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets I ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets
Why not get a treadle and use it as a treadle? Over on treadleon at quiltropolis we all actually use the antique machines. Best straight stitch ever. My preferred method of sewing, actually. But, if you want just the table, I'm sure you can find one locally on ebay or craigslist or freecycle- I see them advertised alot. You should be able to pick up a decent one for less than $100, perhaps even for free as sometimes people just want them out of the house and unless one of us treadle-loving people is around, they are often considered junk. Whatever you decide, I'm sure it won't take long for you to find one. It took me a year to find my first one, now they just show up without me having to look at all. I have severe overstock but live on the wrong side of the country from you. -Megan On Apr 20, 2007, at 9:15 PM, Sharon Collier wrote: I assume you have already checked/posted on Craig's List? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:h-costume- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 1:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets I am thinking of getting a second sewing machine table, to put a modern machine on. I really love the antique treadle tables with an iron base, and, the great part, a big hinged fold-out leaf on the left side on which you can support long skirts while sewing them. They are really attractive and useful pieces of furniture. OK, the drawers aren't very big; but I don't really expect sewing machine table drawers to do much more than hold a few things like bobbins and scissors. I have other furniture for real storage. Anyway, I already have a lovely oak sewing table, which is from my old childhood antique treadle machine that my parents sent to me when we moved into this house. I took the machine itself out, gave it away to someone, had the hole filled up with a nice piece of antique oak, and put my Viking on top. Now I want a second one. But, since I didn't even buy the first one in the San Francisco area, I'm not sure where to buy another one. What with the cast iron base, they're not the lightest items to ship, so I'd rather buy one locally if I can. What I'm working around to asking is, does anyone know where to buy such a table/cabinet in the San Francisco Bay Area? I would rather have one that I did not have to take the machine out of and then find someone who wants the machine, but I will do that if necessary. Thanks for any info. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets
Yes. None for sale right now in San Francisco, though I posted a want ad and someone has replied. Fran Sharon Collier wrote: I assume you have already checked/posted on Craig's List? ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets
Megan wrote: Why not get a treadle and use it as a treadle? Over on treadleon at quiltropolis we all actually use the antique machines. Best straight stitch ever. I grew up/learned to sew with a treadle machine. I used to have an early Singer Electric and those have great straight stitches too. Since the zig-zag was incorporated into home machines, their straight stitches have never been the same. There's a limit to how many sewing machines I have room for though. My preferred method of sewing, actually. But, if you want just the table, I'm sure you can find one locally on ebay or craigslist or freecycle- I see them advertised alot. You should be able to pick up a decent one for less than $100, perhaps even for free as sometimes people just want them out of the house and unless one of us treadle-loving people is around, they are often considered junk. Thanks. Fran ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets
I am thinking of getting a second sewing machine table, to put a modern machine on. I really love the antique treadle tables with an iron base, and, the great part, a big hinged fold-out leaf on the left side on which you can support long skirts while sewing them. They are really attractive and useful pieces of furniture. OK, the drawers aren't very big; but I don't really expect sewing machine table drawers to do much more than hold a few things like bobbins and scissors. I have other furniture for real storage. Anyway, I already have a lovely oak sewing table, which is from my old childhood antique treadle machine that my parents sent to me when we moved into this house. I took the machine itself out, gave it away to someone, had the hole filled up with a nice piece of antique oak, and put my Viking on top. Now I want a second one. But, since I didn't even buy the first one in the San Francisco area, I'm not sure where to buy another one. What with the cast iron base, they're not the lightest items to ship, so I'd rather buy one locally if I can. What I'm working around to asking is, does anyone know where to buy such a table/cabinet in the San Francisco Bay Area? I would rather have one that I did not have to take the machine out of and then find someone who wants the machine, but I will do that if necessary. Thanks for any info. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets
Look around at garage sales and at sewing machine repair stores. You'll pay more at the store, but you may be able to get them to keep the machine lower the price a bit. I bought my 1904 Singer at a garage sale for $25 years ago; the shop had the same machine and cabinet for around $100. With regards, kate - Original Message - From: Lavolta Press [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 4:55 PM Subject: [h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets I am thinking of getting a second sewing machine table, to put a modern machine on. I really love the antique treadle tables with an iron base, and, the great part, a big hinged fold-out leaf on the left side on which you can support long skirts while sewing them. They are really attractive and useful pieces of furniture. OK, the drawers aren't very big; but I don't really expect sewing machine table drawers to do much more than hold a few things like bobbins and scissors. I have other furniture for real storage. Anyway, I already have a lovely oak sewing table, which is from my old childhood antique treadle machine that my parents sent to me when we moved into this house. I took the machine itself out, gave it away to someone, had the hole filled up with a nice piece of antique oak, and put my Viking on top. Now I want a second one. But, since I didn't even buy the first one in the San Francisco area, I'm not sure where to buy another one. What with the cast iron base, they're not the lightest items to ship, so I'd rather buy one locally if I can. What I'm working around to asking is, does anyone know where to buy such a table/cabinet in the San Francisco Bay Area? I would rather have one that I did not have to take the machine out of and then find someone who wants the machine, but I will do that if necessary. Thanks for any info. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets
I see them on Craig's list a lot. Also, you might want to check your local recycle yahoo group. They show up there periodically. Sg - Original Message - From: Lavolta Pressmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 1:55 PM Subject: [h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets I ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
