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Congrats Elizabeth! You might try this site: http://www.treadleon.net/ Good luck.

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

I have a newly acquired treadle machine with S/N 1116970. Can someone tell me where to find an owner or instruction manual?

-- Contributed by: elizabeth matay

Elizabeth, that is totally up to you. If you love them by all means hang on to them. The values are not going to skyrocket in the near future so whether you should keep them as an investment is a decision only you can make.

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

Currently I own an original Singer treadle sewing maching and one of the first electric Singer sewing machines in it's original wood cover, should I hang onto them?

-- Contributed by: Elizabeth

sorry John, I cant find anything either. :( If you have a local sewing repair shop you might take it there. They may be able to steer you in the right direction.

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

I have found a French Villars Treadle machine in the loft I want to use but cannot fnd anything on the internet , It`s a spit of a Singer Though

-- Contributed by: John Pike

Kathy, The Free Sewing Machine Co. was located in Rockford from 1898 to 1958. It acquired New Home Sewing Machine Co. in 1927 and merged with NAtional Sewing Machine in 1953. I hope this helps.

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

I recently ran across an antique treadle sewing machine. It was made by a company called Free sewing machine company. It also stated that it was manufactured in Chicago, Illinois. It claims several patentss. Does ayone know where I might find more information on this machine or the company?

-- Contributed by: Kathy Ford

I would suggest that you try looking for similar machines on eBay. I know that the owner of the local sewing machine repair shop knows a lot about antique machines. That would be another place to try, sewing machine repair shops. Good luck.

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

I have my great grandmother's treadle. A friend, who is knowledgeable, has done research. It does not have a brand name. It says "Made in America" in fancy gold lettering on the base of the machine. Does anyone have any information about where I can look for more info.

-- Contributed by: clayborng@edgewood.esc7.net

Albert, read this article help you get the manual for your machine..that will give you alot of information. http://reviews.ebay.com/FREE-Manuals-for-Singer-Sewing-Machines_W0QQugidZ10000000001889229

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

I recently inherited an old Singer treadle sewing machine .It belonged to my great Grandmother. How can I find out more information on it's origin ? I have a patent number and model number please help.

-- Contributed by: Albert King

steve, I couldn't find anything either. I will keep looking. You might want to contact a local sewing or quilting club/ You might get lucky and find someone who knows something about it. Good luck.

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

Does anyone know anything about a Henderson treadle in cabnet sewing machine ? I can not find any information anywhere.

-- Contributed by: steve schaumburg

Hi Donna, you did not say what you paid for it. It sounds like you have a great machine..The Domestic Sewing Company was located in New York City and the products were comparable to the quality of Singer, etc. Since the last patent date was 1876 it would have been made after that. If you need parts for it try this site... http://www.sewcollectable.com/ Treadle machines are wonderful to sew on, many people prefer them to electric machines. Good luck!

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

Hi, we just moved and the woman who lived in this house had an old sewing maching i bought off of her because she could not take it with her. it says on it Domestic and when you lift the lid on the part under the needle it is metal and says.. Domestic S.M.CO. New York Pattented may.16 1863 nov.15 1864 jan.31 1871 apr.25 1871 aug.21 1873 apr.14 1874 reissued nov.3 1874 may.16 1876 i have also added some pictures so you all can see. just wondering if it is really old and if i got a good deal. i love it and think it is beautiful. i dusted it off and put it in my living room. i have pictures if anyone is interested in seeing this.

-- Contributed by: Donna

Marsha... you may find what you need at this site.. http://sewmachinerepair.com/treadleguide.htm Good luck!

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

I am looking for a belt for my Domestic, and any instructions on how to thread it.

-- Contributed by: Marsha

Hi Melissa, I am sorry, I can't appraise it for you;however you can do a search on eBay for a similar machine and get an idea of what it is selling for there. Also, try local antique dealers for an idea of what it might sell for in your area. Good luck!

-- Contributed by: Marye Audet

Hi! I have a friend who has a very old Domestic treadle sewing machine. She wants to sell it. Can you help us figure its worth and a good place to advertise it? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Melissa

-- Contributed by: Enter your name here

Thank you for pointing that out. I have made the necessary revisions.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

According to Grace Cooper's "The Sewing Machine: Its Invention and Development," at page 6, she pointed out that John Duncan received an English patent, but not a French Patent as you mentioned in your section of "A Brief History of Sewing Machine."

-- Contributed by: Rachel Ka

Thank you! I hope you'll visit again.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

this is a very good site there is alot of good info on this site..

-- Contributed by: kiwi
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