Most questions on early plastics are How Can I Test For Bakelite? What Are Some Differences Between the Plastics? When Was It First Produced? In this guide I will give some information on the history of early...
Those home machines that some sellers are claiming are NOT industrial strength! Many old all metal machines, found mostly at the Goodwill, for a few dollars, are being labeled industrial strength because they...
Button Collecting Tips. Collectible antique buttons are not "just buttons". They are special buttons of a particular age and type and there are several ways to collect and organize them. What follows is a...
Collecting these beautiful pieces of fashion sewing history can be a wonderful joy but there are a few cautions to take. First and foremost, always buy from sellers who check each pattern they list!Don't be...
So you wear a Size 12? You are comfortable buying a Size 12 anywhere and feel that it will fit. You purchase size 12 patterns at your local fabric store. Buying Vintage Sewing Patterns is a much different...
Bernina sewing machines, manufactured in Switzerland, are under strict regulation by the company. To purchase one, you either have to go directly to a Bernina dealer or get lucky enough to find someone selling...
Are you considering listing an antique or vintage sewing machine with or without the cabinet? Did you find a treadle or electric sewing machine at a yard sale, or did a friend or family member ask you to sell...
What is collectible about sewing buttons? Sewing button collecting is one of America's oldest hobbies and is still florishing today. All kinds of sewing/clothing buttons are collectible including new,...
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...
Simplicity Pattern Company A Brief History Hi.. I thought you might like some information on the Simplicity Pattern Company's history and some help with the dating based on the envelope designs and a...