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.

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Singer 500a Will Not Form Zig Zag Stitch

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To keep all my old sewing machines limber, I like to take them off the shelf occasionally and use them on a project.  I really...
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Saturday, January 09, 2016

Re-Wiring a Vintage Sewing Machine Foot Control

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You bought a new foot control and want to connect it to your current cord; you bought a new cord and need to connect it to your current f...
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Wednesday, January 06, 2016

Berninas

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We had to go to LaPlata, Maryland yesterday and our appointment was just around the corner from Material Girls Quilt Shop, so Kathie insiste...
Friday, December 04, 2015

Adjustable Zipper Foot

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Browsing through some orphan boxes of accessories, I found a presser foot I had never seen before.  It is an adjustable zipper foot but i...
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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Pfaff Hobbylock 774

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Last week, a lady brought her Babylock Pro-Line serger by for a cleaning and to have the knives replaced.  The machine had been sitting...
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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Kenmore 385.1684180

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Even though it has the slide plate that turns under the seam allowance, I really like my 385.17881 Kenmore because it is so smooth and quiet...
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Thursday, September 17, 2015

Singer 20U33

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  I have an industrial 20U33 that I like to sew on.  It is smooth, strong, and quiet and makes a perfect stitch.  It also has a 9mm zig z...
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