Antique sewing machines3/11/2024 Machines from the 20s-50s were well-engineered and unlikely to need weird bobbins, shuttles, or non-standard needles Look for obviously missing/broken parts, holes where screws are missing, etc. The bobbin case should rotate or oscillate with the turning of the handwheel The feed dogs should move with every rotation of the handwheel The needle (or needle bar) should go up and down The handwheel should turn without too much difficulty This list is not exhaustive, and I'll go into more detail about some of these points below, but this is a quick-reference guide on what to look for in a vintage sewing machine. Thank you for supporting me! What to Look for When Buying a Vintage Sewing Machine I only link to things I like and use, and the proceeds help me to run this blog. Be forewarned, though, once you start rescuing old sewing machines, you won't be able to stop.ĭisclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a percentage if you make a purchase using these links. Here's my advice on what to look for and which machines to buy. Have you ever seen a cute vintage sewing machine at Goodwill or Salvation Army? But then you're not sure if you should get it because you don't really know what you're doing? As the proud owner of six vintage sewing machines, I've learned a lot (and made a few mistakes).
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