Vintage Sewing Machines

A large number of people have discovered the benefits of older sewing machines. Whether it's because they are simple enough to maintain and repair with common handtools, or strong enough to sew thicker fabrics without hesitation, or just because they are plentiful, cheap, and fun to collect. This site is dedicated to passing on information to make your experience more enjoyable.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Unknown Accessory

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I was cruising the Goodwill auction site today and ran across "8 Pounds of Sewing Machine Accessories".  No one had yet bid and th...
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Saturday, September 13, 2014

Willcox & Gibbs

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We went to the weekly auction last night.  I was drawn in by the photo of an electric Willcox & Gibbs machine that appeared to be in goo...
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Sunday, September 07, 2014

Singer 401/403/404 Tension Adjustment

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Today I dug out a Singer 403 that I haven't used in a long time (maybe never). I'm not sure I ever serviced this machine when I...
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Thursday, September 04, 2014

High Shank Snap-On Feet Test

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I got a chance to test drive the high shank snap-on feet this afternoon.  I was pleasantly surprised, Everything fit and worked well.  I use...
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Monday, September 01, 2014

Singer 615U

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On my second trip to a new thrift shop in town, I spotted a modern-looking cabinet. The cut-out in the top told me it was a sewing mach...
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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Presser Feet

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About a week ago, a Necchi owner asked me to order her a set of high shank snap-on presser feet.     I ordered a set for her and though...
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Friday, August 01, 2014

Kenmore 1400

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A few days ago, a friend gifted (cursed?) me with a Kenmore 158.14000.  Her daughter had bought it at a yard sale for the cabinet and did no...
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Saturday, July 26, 2014

Singer Rocketeer Auxiliary Spool Pin

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Singer Rocketeer Auxiliary Spool Pin I haven't blogged lately, I have been busy turning this into this I delivered it yeste...
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