Cabinets and Treadle Base- Fresh Arrivals!
 click to enlarge | This is my "new to me" treadle base. It's a Singer "number 5", seven drawer treadle cabinet. Isn't she "purdy"! My 201-3 is going to live there just as soon as the treadle belt I ordered arrives, and I get it installed. It was missing a wheel, but I was able to fashion a suitable replacement for now. It's definitely not pristine, but I love the patina, and for me it's perfect! |  click to enlarge |
I also got in two, "fresh", Singer electric sewing machine cabinets. Both of them are the "no. 40" style. One is in the mahogany finish with a match stool, and the other is just the cabinet in the walnut finish. (update- these cabinets are sold)
Posted by Sew-Classic at Tuesday, February 03. 2009 
Categories: Sewing Machine Reviews, This 'n That, Accessories
Categories: Sewing Machine Reviews, This 'n That, Accessories
Oh yes, it is pretty!!
One of these days I will have room for something just as pretty and I will make a road trip to come buy one from you.
Robin, You can stop by anytime! - just don't expect to be buying a treadle base from me!
Those buggers are just toooo heavy for me to deal with on a regular basis. There is no way I could have loaded it in my car or gotten it into the house without some significant help.
I have been following Sew Classic since CJ got her machine and cabinet from you. I am definitely in the market for "an oldie but goodie" and am patiently waiting to view the next one you have for sale. I hope to be your next customer. Please don't hesitate to email me when you have one available at sc@.....com. I would greatly appreciate it.
Also, I love treadles as well. One day, when I least expect it, I'll come across one and it will find it's resting place in my home.
Your work is absolutely wonderful. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Hugs and blessings.....Cindy Carlson
Hi Cindy!
Truth be told, I've been selling machines even before I get a chance to advertise them. Until I catch-up on back orders I won't be able to service and advertise any machines. I'll drop you a line. In the mean time, give some thought to the features you want or if you want a particular make and model.
HA! The one on the right, with the stool, is the same one I have with my 201-2 inside. Right down the stool cover! I've been thinking about recovering this in something more comfortable than 1950's Oil Skin, but haven't done so yet. Just gave me a hoot to see this pop up on my screen.
Hmmm... I guess my first comment didn't post. Your treadle is absolutely beautiful Jenny! Absolutely gorgeous! And if it ever needs a new home I'd be happy to provide one for it!
I'm sorry CJ, No, I didn't see your first comment at all...dunno what happened....must have been some cyber monkey's "jumpin' on the bed" and messin' stuff up!
LOL well we'll have to forgive those little monkey's, they're just too cute!
sometimes i find some singer sewing tables for sale by themselves. i need one for a singer 15-91. how do i know if it will fit without taking a 30 pound machine with me?
Use your tape measure.
Measure the bed size and hinge spacing of your machne and then measure those items on the table.
Hi,
HG and I did not get into a fight and decided to stop working together on I am Fashion and started our own blogs instead. (Even our mutual friends wondered about it!) We still email each other daily about the intricate details of our lives and random thoughts we have, and feel extremely empty when the other is away and has no access to the internet. When I freak out, she is the first person I call and she is still my maid of honor when I fantasize about my wedding. Our reasons for closing down I am Fashion still stands, though I do think that my later rationalization of it in this blog is a better articulation of how we feel.
I have been looking for something like this. Although, most of them with 5 or 7 cabinets seem to be quite expensive, this looks classy compact and quite good.
In your blog you mention a "type 5" and a "type 40" Singer cabinet. Where can I find out more specific information about the various types of Singer cabinets? I have found some information about Singer cabinets but nothing concise.
Thank you,
Shawn
There are some brochures with cabinet information in the vintage sewing publications section of this blog and mixed in with the various sewing machine reveiws. I'm sure there is more information elsewhere on the net as well. Try the Vintage Singer Yahoo group. You have to join, but it's free.