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The first sewing machines were built in the late 1700s but didn't really become practical until Singer came along. Shortly thereafter, numerous brands appeared, often sporting painted designs and logos, which are highly appealing to collectors. Early electric machines are rare, the first practical one being made by Singer in 1899. Look for condition and functionality in non-Singer machines.

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The Sewing Machine of His Dreams

Every now and then, a collector gets lucky and finds that once-in-a-lifetime item. We all scour the planet for the things we love—… [more]

An Interview With Antique Sewing Machine Collector Harry Berzack

I work for a sewing machine distribution company that was started by my late father. We mainly distribute industrial sewing machin… [more]

An Interview With Antique Sewing Thimble Collector Sue Gowan

My husband, Mike, used to buy me pieces of china. One day he bought me a Jasperware blue Wedgwood thimble and I put it aside with … [more]

Angry Chicken's Amy Karol on Sewing, Vintage Slips, and Her Apron Obsession

I think I started collecting vintage aprons seriously probably in 1991, my first year of college. I was an absolute junkie for vin… [more]

Guest Column: Collecting Vintage Sewing Patterns

Paper sewing patterns were first manufactured in the middle of the 1800s. These first paper patterns were designed by Ellen Curtis… [more]

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