Sew Old - Sew New

Monday, February 20, 2012

The Singer 12 "New Family"

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Singer 12 "New Family" Handcrank 1884 A new member of the sewing machine family came to live with us recently.  It is one I hav...
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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Easy Home Canning Labels

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I love sewing, for sure but also enjoy home canning.  This brings me to the purpose of this day's entry: How can you make a good label t...
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Friday, January 13, 2012

The Pfaff 332 Sewing Machine

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Pfaff 332 Made in Germany 1957. This is a gem that deserves a little attention in the vintage sewing machine world, so I'll do my par...
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Friday, December 30, 2011

The Thor Gladiron Mangle

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Oh, boy I got a little crazy this time.  I was shopping my local favorite thrift shop and low and behold this beauty was sitting in the cor...
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Monday, November 28, 2011

Colorful Quilt

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I was asked to maybe write something about a project I've made with these old machines.  Because I normally make things for other peopl...
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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Making Button Holes with the Bernina 730

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This is a very specific post, but I hope is helpful to those who own a Bernina 730 Record.  It's not the new Bernina730E but still has...
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Sunday, September 4, 2011

Green Machine, the Elna Supermatic

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The Elna Supermatic's design is one of those you love or hate.  It has a very confident look about it, for sure.  That color, that...
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I spend a lot of time with sewing machines. Now it is mostly the old timers but in my work experience there have been many very modern industrials of various types. Love them all. Today I use them to make corsets, clothing, costumes, repair all sorts of things. My home is on the coast of Central California.
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