White VS #3

The White VS treadle advanced through several phases or developmental stages at the turn of the 19/20 century and this one is known as #3.

This fine treadle is cleaned up and refreshed very well and is priced at $275.00.

WhiteVS3_1 Not a lot to say about this ole timer. White VS sewing machines are very respected by users because they are GOOD sewing machines in very good treadle cabinets.. WhiteVS3_1 Not a lot to say about this ole timer. White VS sewing machines are very respected by users because they are GOOD sewing machines in very good treadle cabinets..	WhiteVS3_2 You can notice wear along the front edge where the ruler is worn down a bit. These are comfortable treadles to use. WhiteVS3_2 You can notice wear along the front edge where the ruler is worn down a bit. These are comfortable treadles to use.	WhiteVS3_3 The cabinet fits tight and well in all of the various features of the design and use. In the past this was one of the very best treadles made and was sought after by the best sewers. WhiteVS3_3 The cabinet fits tight and well in all of the various features of the design and use. In the past this was one of the very best treadles made and was sought after by the best sewers.	WhiteVS3_4 Set up to sew. Slide up a chair and start the treadel. Comfort in use was designed into this treadle. One could treadle for hours and not tire because of the superior design. WhiteVS3_4 Set up to sew. Slide up a chair and start the treadel. Comfort in use was designed into this treadle. One could treadle for hours and not tire because of the superior design.	WhiteVS3_5 Notice the treadle peddle is off set to the left by several inches. This positions the sewer to the front of the needle. White called this Sit Strait style. WhiteVS3_5 Notice the treadle peddle is off set to the left by several inches. This positions the sewer to the front of the needle. White called this Sit Strait style.
WhiteVS3_6 With the treadle slide open the shuttle passes in view. It is in this position it is removed/placed into the carrier. WhiteVS3_6 With the treadle slide open the shuttle passes in view. It is in this position it is removed/placed into the carrier.	WhiteVS3_7 View of the shuttle in the most forward position. The stitch has just been made and released behind the shuttle. WhiteVS3_7 View of the shuttle in the most forward position. The stitch has just been made and released behind the shuttle.	WhiteVS3_8 The bobbin winder assembly. To wind a bobbin move the belt to the rear side of the pully at top right side. The guide lever places the thread in level pattern. WhiteVS3_8 The bobbin winder assembly. To wind a bobbin move the belt to the rear side of the pully at top right side. The guide lever places the thread in level pattern.	WhiteVS3_9 Needle and feed dogs are posed with the presser foot used in most of the stitching. WhiteVS3_9 Needle and feed dogs are posed with the presser foot used in most of the stitching.	WhiteVS3_10 Roll the stitch length control roller to what you want. Toward you makes shorter stitches. Away from you makes longer stitches. Simple isn't it? WhiteVS3_10 Roll the stitch length control roller to what you want. Toward you makes shorter stitches. Away from you makes longer stitches. Simple isn't it?
WhiteVS3_11 The treadle peddle that is the foot operated 'motor' for this people powered sewing machine. WhiteVS3_11 The treadle peddle that is the foot operated 'motor' for this people powered sewing machine.	WhiteVS3_12 The large drive wheel with belt is place. This one has large skirt guard to protect the operator. WhiteVS3_12 The large drive wheel with belt is place. This one has large skirt guard to protect the operator.	WhiteVS3_13 This view doesn't show the back side of the treadle base very well. Bad picture I think. WhiteVS3_13 This view doesn't show the back side of the treadle base very well. Bad picture I think.	WhiteVS3_14 The 'irons' look very nice with the original paint cleaned and polished a bit. All wheels function very well. WhiteVS3_14 The 'irons' look very nice with the original paint cleaned and polished a bit. All wheels function very well.	WhiteVS3_15 White cabinets are nice looking pieces of furniture. They are well made and lower and raise the machine when the top lid is moved. WhiteVS3_15 White cabinets are nice looking pieces of furniture. They are well made and lower and raise the machine when the top lid is moved.
WhiteVS3_16 The front and centered panel design is simple and pleasant to view. WhiteVS3_16 The front and centered panel design is simple and pleasant to view.	WhiteVS3_17 The end view shows the same nice finish and good condition. All of the wood was treated for a dry comdition and looks much improved because of the special treatment. WhiteVS3_17 The end view shows the same nice finish and good condition. All of the wood was treated for a dry comdition and looks much improved because of the special treatment.	WhiteVS3_18 All surfaces are tight and good looking. WhiteVS3_18 All surfaces are tight and good looking.	WhiteVS3_19 The end view. WhiteVS3_19 The end view.	WhiteVS3_20 The rear side view. WhiteVS3_20 The rear side view.
WhiteVS3_21 As the top lid is raised the sewing machine lowers into the cabinet. It is reversed when the lid is raised. WhiteVS3_21 As the top lid is raised the sewing machine lowers into the cabinet. It is reversed when the lid is raised.	WhiteVS3_22 A new needle all threaded up and a piece of material set the stage for the first stitching in years for the vintage White VS treadle. WhiteVS3_22 A new needle all threaded up and a piece of material set the stage for the first stitching in years for the vintage White VS treadle.	WhiteVS3_23 Several different runs were made and the machine stitches well. WhiteVS3_23 Several different runs were made and the machine stitches well.	WhiteVS3_24 I sewed with the VS #3 and it went very well for me. I like reverse tacking and this vintage one doesn't have that action. Most good sewers don't need reverse and I'm a good sewer yet. WhiteVS3_24 I sewed with the VS #3 and it went very well for me. I like reverse tacking and this vintage one doesn't have that action. Most good sewers don't need reverse and I'm a good sewer yet.	WhiteVS3_25 Pat went around and around with the cloth sample and enjoyed the action of this machine. WhiteVS3_25 Pat went around and around with the cloth sample and enjoyed the action of this machine.
WhiteVS3_26 Bottom loading presser feet used on this model. There are two additional presser feet with this unit. WhiteVS3_26 Bottom loading presser feet used on this model. There are two additional presser feet with this unit.	WhiteVS3_27 WhiteVS3_27	WhiteVS3_28 Some of the extras with this unit. There is a CD disc with manuals for White VS treadles, a few extra bobbins, a few extra needles and a few extra presser feet. WhiteVS3_28 Some of the extras with this unit. There is a CD disc with manuals for White VS treadles, a few extra bobbins, a few extra needles and a few extra presser feet.