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In addition to needle cases, scissors, thimbles, and pin cushions, other sewing tools such as rulers, bodkins, clamps, and thread winders can be highly collectible. The most valuable items in this genre date from the Victorian era, the heyday of sewing. Look for whole sets of items, often boxed in decorative sewing boxes or etui cases, and engraved items, which sometimes bear the name or initials of an affluent seamstress.


Interviews & Articles

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 ind… [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… [more]

An Interview on Vintage Fashion, Sewing, and Aprons with Author Amy Karol

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

Guest Column: Collecting Vintage Sewing Patterns

Paper sewing patterns were first manufactured in the middle of the 1800s. These first paper patterns were des… [more]



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The NeedleBar

The NeedleBar

A rich site showcasing the passion of a group of antique sewing machine collectors from around the globe. Features … [read review or visit site]

Sewing Machine Collector

Sewing Machine Collector

Geoff and Norma Dickens' reference site on vintage toy sewing machines from the late 1800s. Browse the images alpha… [read review or visit site]

Vintage Patterns

Vintage Patterns

Looking for some vintage patterns or style ideas? This Flickr photo pool, a group effort, showcases a huge collecti… [read review or visit site]

Thimbleselect of Australia

Thimbleselect of Australia

Sue Gowan's impressive thimbles reference database. Using the left-side navigation, choose 'Learn More About' and s… [read review or visit site]

Sensibility Vintage Images

Sensibility Vintage Images

An extensive collection of photos and ephemera illustrating changing fashion styles from 1795 to 1959. Includes por… [read review or visit site]


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Featherweight Singer Sewing Machine And Table$550.00 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 5 watchers
Antique Cased Sterling Needlework / Sewing Set * C1890s$400.00 Ends Monday 20 bids 45 watchers
Ladies Companions/etui/necessaire/1850$255.00 Ends in 12 hours 7 bids 49 watchers
Lovely Antique French Silver Roses Sewing Set * C1900$129.01 Ends Monday 4 bids 20 watchers
19th C.bronze Figural Sewing Clamp Fortable Bird+dragon$108.50 Ends Sunday 7 bids 30 watchers
Antique Velvet Cased Horseshoe Sewing Set * Circa1890s$103.77 Ends Monday 20 bids 38 watchers
Vintage Singer Featherweight Sewing Table$102.50 Ends in 20 hours 8 bids 32 watchers
Antique Lg Bodied Betty Victorian Dress Form Mannequin$99.95 Ends Sunday 1 bid 18 watchers
Singer Featherweight Table 221 222 Sewing Machine$81.00 Ends in 2 hours 12 bids 46 watchers
Singer Vintage Featherweight Sewing Machine Ak605862$80.01 Ends Tuesday 15 bids 11 watchers
Chanel 5 Five Cc Cambon Rue Buttons Zip Bag Envelope$56.00 Ends Sunday 8 bids 18 watchers
Beautiful Sailor Made Carved Fid Stiletto W Hearts$54.12 Ends Tuesday 6 bids 16 watchers
Vtg Singer Feather Weight Sewing Machine Folding Table$50.00 Ends Wednesday 2 bids 18 watchers
Antique Silver Albertina Watch Chain Tassel Bracelet Nr$49.99 Ends in 18 hours 1 bid 12 watchers
Music Box Sewing Table Plays Dr Zhivago$49.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 5 watchers
Antique Mcpherson Tartan Ware Tatting Shuttle * C1870$47.96 Ends Monday 8 bids 52 watchers
Antique W.v.phillip Fabric Silk Fringer Sewing Machine$46.00 Ends Monday 8 bids 58 watchers
Small Singer Sewing Machine Hand Crank Toy Dolls$41.00 Ends Tuesday 5 bids 10 watchers
Vintage Singer Featherweight Bobbin Case$37.00 Ends in 23 hours 10 bids 7 watchers
Original Singer 221 Featherweight Sewing Machine Case$31.00 Ends Monday 8 bids 20 watchers
Vtg Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet +15 Charms&padlock$31.00 Ends in 17 hours 6 bids 23 watchers
Lovely Antique Silver French Jet Cameo Brooch Pin N/r$29.99 Ends in 17 hours 1 bid 5 watchers
Antique American Sterling Silver Embroidery Hoop *c1920$29.89 Ends Monday 2 bids 19 watchers
Ornate Antique Carved Canton Pin Cushion Clamp * C1830$26.00 Ends Monday 4 bids 47 watchers
Antique Mclean Tartan Ware Spool Holder * Circa1870$26.00 Ends Monday 2 bids 12 watchers
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Thread Bobbin Case$25.49 Ends in 23 hours 5 bids 32 watchers
Antique Treen Carved Wood Niddy Noddy Primitive$24.39 Ends Sunday 7 bids 15 watchers
Vintage Celluloid Catalin Belt Buckles Slide Lot Old$23.97 Ends in 20 hours 5 bids 10 watchers
Vintage Dritz, My Double Adjustable Wire Dress Form$23.00 Ends Monday 5 bids 19 watchers
2 Antique Carved Bone Canton Thread Barrels * Circa1830$22.50 Ends Monday 5 bids 40 watchers
Tiny Antique Silver Flower Thread Waxer * Circa1850$22.50 Ends Monday 6 bids 36 watchers
Lovely Antique Bone Lucet C 1780$21.49 Ends Tuesday 3 bids 28 watchers
Original Bobbin Case For Singer Featherweight 221$20.50 Ends Monday 5 bids 10 watchers
Luna Luna Holiday Christmas Dress Size 3t New W/ Tags$19.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 13 watchers
Shaker...rare Sewing Basket ..shaker Made$19.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid 1 watcher
5 Old Singer Sewing Machine Attachments With Boxes Rare$16.50 Ends Monday 5 bids 21 watchers
5 Different Fancy Balustered Bone Crochet Hooks$16.49 Ends Saturday 6 bids 19 watchers
Vintage Singer Featherweight Rotating Hook Assembly$16.22 Ends Wednesday 8 bids 3 watchers
Vintage Singer Featherweight Owner's Manual$15.51 Ends in 23 hours 5 bids 7 watchers
Antique Tatting Shuttle With Engraved And Inked Bird $15.50 Ends Tuesday 5 bids 52 watchers
Vintage Stg Silver Charm Clock In Glass Dome Nr$15.50 Ends in 18 hours 6 bids 8 watchers
Vintage Stg Silver Charm Lucky Pixie In Wheelbarrow$15.50 Ends in 18 hours 2 bids 12 watchers
Vintage Singer Featherweight Graduated Throat Plate$15.00 Ends in 23 hours 6 bids 12 watchers
Antique Sterling Silver Stiletto/awl Sewing Tool$14.99 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid 10 watchers
Childs Knitting Lesson, Antique Engraving 1886$14.00 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 2 watchers
Vintage Bobbin Tension Gauge Meter Device Nm$12.50 Ends Sunday 4 bids 1 watcher
Vtg Singer 221 Featherweight Sewing Machine Attachments$12.05 Ends Tuesday 2 bids 11 watchers
Vintage Art Deco Sewing Butterick Dressmaking Book 1927$11.99 Ends in 23 hours 1 bid 4 watchers
Antique Singer Treadle Sewing Machine Bobbins Shuttle $11.61 Ends Monday 3 bids 12 watchers
6 Old Singer Sewing Machine Tin Oil Can Lot All Go Rare$11.52 Ends Monday 3 bids 11 watchers
Singer 221 222k Free Arm Featherweight Darning Foot $11.50 Ends Monday 3 bids 10 watchers
Antique Shaker Sewing 19th Century Silk Emery & Beeswax$11.50 Ends Tuesday 2 bids 4 watchers
Lot Of Vintage Singer Sewing Machine Parts Accessories$11.00 Ends Tuesday 3 bids 16 watchers
Vintage Cotton Baby Rick Rack Sewing Trim ~doll Clothes$10.51 Ends in 14 hours 7 bids 5 watchers
(5) Vintage Crochet Hooks (3 Unscrew In Middle)$10.50 Ends Monday 5 bids 14 watchers
Antique Sterling Silver Figural Lion Button Hook$10.50 Ends Tuesday 2 bids 8 watchers
Antique Figural Needlecase St. Bertrand Stanhope Peep$10.00 Ends Tuesday 3 bids 27 watchers
Elegant Antique Hallmarked Silver Stiletto/ Awl * C1900$10.00 Ends Monday 3 bids 12 watchers

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