Just about everyone has heard of the company and the sewing machine that bears its name. Now you can learn its history.How old Is my Singer sewing machine? 1851 saw the first Singer sewing machine come
Continue readingIf you’ve bought a fancy new swimsuit only to find it doesn’t fit, don’t panic. If you’re at all handy with a needle and thread, it shouldn’t be too much off a drama to turn that ill-fitting
Continue readingOld age is not the time for the rocking chair. As people age, they tend to slow down and look for a comfortable rocking chair to help pass the time. But not so for sewing machines. These older machines
Continue readingWhen you want an antique sewing machine, there are plenty to be found in Europe. A lot of great sewing machine companies got their start on that continent and spent a lifetime selling their machines there.
Continue readingThere once was a man named Al Jolson. He was born in Russia and was a very gifted entertainer who was labeled as the greatest entertainer to have ever lived at that time. All he shares with the founder
Continue readingNo, it was not started by one of the founding fathers of the American nation. But having the same family name may have helped it get a foothold in sewing machine industry history. But like many other sewing
Continue readingWhen you want to learn about a sewing machine company you may get a lot more than you bargained for. The history of European companies will surprise youHow old is my Husqvarna sewing machine? If you are
Continue readingGetting older doesn't mean getting worse or ready for the junkyard. It can mean like fine wine, it just gets better with age. That is the way it is with some sewing machines. They get better the older
Continue readingIf your trusty old sewing machine has been pushed aside for a shiny new model, you’ve got a few things you can do with it.If you’ve got the space, storing it away is an option. But unless…. The
Continue readingCashmere may be many things. It’s luxuriously soft, gorgeously breathable, warm when it needs to be and cool when it doesn’t. But can you dye it? The short answer is yes. The long answer is a little
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