December 3, 2008
The first Singer sewing machine was made by Isaac Merritt Singer in 1850, and was revolutionary because it used a straight needle moving up and down to create even stitches. Singer soon became the largest sewing machine maker in the world, and its machines have been highly sought by collectors ever since.
I think I started collecting vintage aprons seriously probably in 1991, my first year of college. I was an ab… [more]
Paper sewing patterns were first manufactured in the middle of the 1800s. These first paper patterns were des… [more]
Geoff and Norma Dickens' reference site on vintage toy sewing machines from the late 1800s. Browse the images alpha… [more]
Looking for some vintage patterns or style ideas? This Flickr photo pool, a group effort, showcases a huge collecti… [more]
Inspired by the French fashion magazine of the same name, this site offers fashion catalog covers and magazine illu… [more]
An extensive collection of photos and ephemera illustrating changing fashion styles from 1795 to 1959. Includes por… [more]
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