99.9% of vintage sewing machine buyers are experts who love sewing. So, if you know very little about sewing machines, have a vintage one you’d like to sell, or find yourself in the market for a new vintage machine, keep reading. The first question non-experts ask is always… “Is my sewing machine valuable?” Antiques collectors […]

Vintage sewing machine cleaning and repair can be intimidating, especially when you’re accustomed to sewing rather than working on the sewing machine itself. Here are a few tips to get you started. Never use soap and water to clean the inside of a vintage sewing machine. Water creates corrosion and soap will strip away all […]

In this sewing machine buying guide for beginners, you’ll find great sewing machines sure to get you started with your very first sewing project. Before we even get into the sewing machine buying guide for beginners, we’ll need to talk about the very important criteria for finding a sewing machine. The criteria are as follows. […]

I’m often asked, “What are The Best Vintage Sewing Machines To Buy?” Since vintage sewing machines get used and are not mere collectors items, the best ones are always ideal for the sewing tasks being completed. Honestly, the question is quite overwhelming because there are hundreds of excellent vintage sewing machines being sold in the […]

Emdeko JA21 was my very first sewing machine. When this article was first published (2019), there wasn’t any information online about the model. Therefore, I decided to share my knowledge in hopes it would help someone. Note: At the end of this article, there is a parts list for Emdeko JA21.  Emdeko JA21 was made […]