Replacing the Belt on a Treadle Sewing Machine (Remastered)

[@freeatlast1423]

This is a great video. Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate both the replacement of the belt and the foot work of the treadle.

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

I have 2 Brother electric sewing machines, an antique bullet bobbin Singer (which needs a belt) and I gave my Grandma’s vintage 1950’s Singer to one of my granddaughters who wanted to sew. She was thrilled to get it. I learned to sew from my great grandmother who also had a Singer treadle machine. She sold her quilts in Savannah for years. I really need to order some belts for mine, but I just haven’t gotten around to it. That was a pretty good tip about the duct tape, I’ve never seen that done before. Thanks Heidi! Shalom and Blessings

[@TamiTeller-r5b]

Thanks Heidi! Love the sound it makes! My Grandma used one.

[@sams.9745]

We inherited my husbands greay grandmothers treadle machine. Need to replace the belt and do a bit of maintenance to get it running again. This video was very helpful. Thank you!

[@Cherylsminifarm]

Heidi you did an awesome job explaining it. I have a treadle machine that is currently setting in a storage room. I need to get it out and get it running so to speak. It was my husband’s grandmother machine. I would like to have a Jamone. They are very nice.

[@Maddy_might]

I love the duct tape idea. This makes me want to try out my old treadle machine.

[@kleineroteHex]

Cool! Brings back memories.

[@dagneytaggart7707]

Thank you for this. I recently bought an old Singer treadle machine. Hope to have it running soon.

[@ready4jesus534]

Good to know. I have my mother-in-law’s old singer treadle machine and cabinet. Don’t use it but it’s nice to know how to put the belt on it which is stored in a drawer in the cabinet. Thanks Heidi!

[@Kay-du4ll]

I have 2 antique treadle sewing machines and I've always wanted to see if they work. Some day.... Excellent video!! Thanks much and God bless!!

[@debbiekrueger5576]

I always envy those that can sew & crochet etc..thankfully my hubby sews, he learned by doing leather works. My fingers don’t allow me to do fine dexterity works..have a blessed day Shalom

[@yana1955]

My mother was a mountain girl from NW North Carolina and she and her mother used a treadle machine. No electricity until rural electrification in the 1930's which didn't reach grandmother's remote location until after WWII. Mom moved to the "flatlands" and purchased an electric one but grandmother used the treadle the rest of her life.

[@karenbearden6198]

Thanks very much for the demonstration. Maybe I will get around to belting mine, it belonged to my grandma and she gave it to me as my first. All original, it ran like a champ.

[@wildabezet860]

I graduated from high school in 1964 and half of our home economics class learned to sew on a treadle machine and half on an electric machine. I learned on the treadle machine and I loved it. I actually made a lined wool suit with bound button holes. (High school wasn’t really my first experience sewing, however; my mother taught me to sew in fourth grade on her small portable electric Singer.)

[@stephenrobb8759]

I have 4 treadle machines, I have some belts sewn together with heavy string instead of the staple and one that has the modern plastic melt and weld drive belt. An advantage to the cord tied belt is the ends of the leather can have a gap as large as 1/2 an inch and still run smoothly, also a belt can have multiple joining spots with gaps and still run the machine. Conditioning the leather belt is a good thing. The belt may stretch/get loose until it dries with some treatments, but an over dry belt is more likely to break.

[@dews3340]

Thanks for sharing today

[@kristiecox7350]

Loved this! I have an old machine I’ve been wanting to play with

[@valeriebennett1011]

Thank you!!

[@gingerehrhardt843]

Keep on sewing! ❤

[@ceciliafuentes3299]

I was born in Bolivia, South America, and I watched my grandmother and aunts use a sawing machine like it but really old and heavy extremely heavy, but when I go back to visit they are still using the same machines. It is easy and they last forever.

[@mooieplaats]

Wow Heidi. Your sewing machine is an antique as you replaces the belt. The ones that will never be produced again . This modern and electrified society does not accept old machines. Have a great day and God bless you ❤😊❤

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The table is antique, not the machine, It was bought new as a treadle machine: amzn.to/4dkVC7h

[@susanolson4486]

I have my mother-in-law’s treadle machine in our garage for the last 30 years! I need to dig it out, clean it up, get a new belt, and start practicing!!

[@denisehawkins7280]

Oh wow...thank you for this Heidi...i was just last week looking at an old singer treadle machine i was given a few years ago and its belt is broken and i had no idea ... Now i do... God is so so good Thank you ...much love 💕

[@karin0963]

I have a treadle that belonged to my grandmother. It's been in my possession over 2 years, had to buy a belt but I haven't put it on yet. I also had to order the bobbin shuttle case and need to learn how to wind it. Thank you for this video. I'm sure I watched your original one years ago.😅😊

[@edieboudreau9637]

I have a treadle again. Your explanation was spot on. And yes duct tape works. Also, a "sleeve" about 2" long can be sewn up and put on the belt BEFORE adding the hookin the little hole. Then sliding it up over the "clamped hook". It will be a struggle because it has to be tight, but it does the same job. Good to see the video.

[@art4god870]

I have purchased a Janome machine a few years ago and still have not put my belt on yet. I was nervous about cutting it too short. I have my grandmother's old treadle machine and took out her machine and put in the Janome. It worked out ok as long as it is open, but I can never close it up. Thank you Heidi for your instructions.

[@sandrad518]

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[@chrismaryb.7409]

Thanks Heidi 😊 ❤❤

[@bradlafferty]

Nicely done tutorial! Thank you!

[@mydailystitches]

Thank you so much. That was awesome.

[@judybroshears7974]

Thank you so much for this much needed info.

[@jujumawmaw]

I have my grandmothers old singer. It dont have a belt. I woukd love to get it going.

[@vallhacarter4094]

I missed the "God is good all the time " on the intro. Great video.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, OLD video from back when I first started my channel and was not in the hang of my regular opening. I simply remastered it to improve the image and sound.

[@vallhacarter4094]

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[@swiminclay]

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[@chickgirl1776]

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[@bettyir4302]

Could you please show how to condition the belt and oil the old Singer machines? I have my great grandmother's Singer with a 100 little attachments but no clue how to work it. She made beautiful clothing on it and have the christening gown she made for grandma.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

It would be as simple as getting some kind of oil and rubbing into the belt.

[@pennyesenwein2068]

Hi Heidi. This has got nothing to do with what you’re talking about, but I am thinking about dehydrating outside. I’ve seen (way back when) that you have done it as well. Anyway can you explain how to set up a dehydrator to a solar panel.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I cannot explain it in the way you are thinking because we have actual solar outlets that Patrick wired into the house and shop. It is not linked directly to a panel but to our full set up. What you would need is some small, portable solar set up like one can get from Harbor Freight but you would only be able to use it on sunny days

[@ELOAAMinistries]

Do you have a video on converting an electric machine?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No, because my machine was never electric, it was purchased new as a treadle machine. Link to the machine is in the description

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

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[@BetRAll]

Hi, can you give me more information about your pop light?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The original video I had shot in 2016 so finding that same exact puck light again to link you to is impossible but here is a set that seems most similar: amzn.to/3XESDAP

[@carlashuler5004]

How long does your belt generally last?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The belt I currently have on the machine is the same one that I was showing in this video that was originally shot in 2016. Since then I have had to tighten it once or twice but it is still working great

[@AlexIsGud]

IS GOD NOT GOOD?!?!?!?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Of course HE is. Please note, this is a REMASTERED video (noted in title) from 2016. I was still very new to my video creating and had a few random videos I did not start off the way I do now.

[@AlexIsGud]

@@RainCountryHomesteadYou are an angel for replying to comments I LOVE YOU

[@brendawiley4967]

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[@darleneschreiber9415]

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