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Belt Tips/Idea for Singer Model 27 Treadle Machine
bevelededge replied to bevelededge's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Gentlemen..... Thank you very much for the information. I know where my next stop is. -
Hello all, I recently purchesed a beatiful Model 27 Singer Treadle Sewing machine. The machine works very well, but there was no belt. I was informed that the traditional belt for this machine was made of leather. What I would like to ask is if there is any special treatment/size/cut for the leather to work optimally for this machine. How does one typically bind the the two ends? Since it will be a "working" machine, I would think a polymer belt would work best for traction and durability. Would this be a better option than the leather? Is there a manufacturer of such belts? The machine was manufactured in 1899. Thanks to all in advance.
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I have seen very small spools at Hobby Lobby and Walmart. I think they are 25 yards and cost around 2.50 -3.00. They are found in the "make your own bracelet" asile. They come in multiple colors too.
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I purchased my copy from TLF on sale for about $8. Worth every penny. There is another book TLF sells called Lucky 8. It too is a book about belts. The latter provides artistic perspectives from other leathercrafters besides Al Stohlman. If you can get by some of the late fifties attempts at a novel belt design and being instructed by elves, these books provide excellent reference to designing, sizing, and assembling belts.
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Those Iris's are very nice indeed. I did some,myself need to find them, and I will post. I would like to Azeleas soon and set them up as a belt pattern.
