How Do You Thread A Treadle Sewing Machine?
A treadle sewing machine can be the most valuable sewing machine you’ll ever use. It is simple enough for anyone with a basic understanding of gears and belts to be able to fix and it is usually built of heavy-duty material so it doesn’t often need to be fixed. Most treadle sewing machines are hand-me-downs or acquired second-hand, and the user manual was lost years ago. The user manual gave instructions for threading the machine, which is crucial to making the machine work properly. Put the spool of thread on the thread post (usually a shiny, metal post toward the right end of the sewing machine). Pull the end of the thread loose and to the left. Wrap the thread around the post or through the eye near the center-right and on top of the machine. Pull the thread down and wrap it around the tension adjustment knob. This can be a tricky part. There may be two hooks that you have to hook the thread on, wrapping it over the top, or under the tension adjustment knob. This is the knob, usuall
