Many old all metal machines, found mostly at the Goodwill, for a few dollars, are being labeled industrial strength because they are metal, but they most certainly are NOT "industrial strength". Some sellers...
The purpose of this guide is to provide some practical and effective things to do when your sewing machine stopped working. You will be AMAZED at how often sewing machines arrives at the sewing shop when...
When looking to purchase an embroidery machine, first determine how you will use it. Will you be creating one-of-a-kind items for personal use, or mass producing items for sale? Do you plan to do a lot of...
There are so many eyelet setting tools to choose from these days that it can be overwhelming in trying to find the one that is right for you. This guide compares six different sets of tools and tells you the...
The most wonderful sewing projects can start with a vintage sewing pattern. You can follow the pattern exactly or get creative and interpret yesterday's styles so it coordinates with today's fashions. As an...
I have seen many Singer sewing machine manuals being sold on EBAY and it still amazes me that many people are unaware that they can obtain these manuals, usually at better prices or FREE, from the Singer...
I get a lot of emails from people wanting to know if the industrial strength sewing machine I am selling is a walking foot machine. It struck me as odd that I would get this same question over and over. Then I...
Recently there has been increased interest in the textile art of Felting, although it is really an ancient craft used for centuries, for processing wool into a finished cloth. As early as 5000 B.C....
A (Not so) Brief Guide to Free Motion Quilting with Vintage Singer Sewing Machines I'm making a bit of an assumption here that you know WHAT "free motion" quilting is - but a quick definition is the use of...
Shopping On Ebay for Vintage Sewing Machines One of the most enjoyable shopping experiences ever for the fan of Old Sewing Machines is the eBay shopping experience....IF!!!1. You must read the description for...