Every sewing room needs a good sewing box with compartments. Personally, I’ve found Husky storage boxes to be the best for storing sewing supplies. Although the colors aren’t that great, Husky storage boxes work wonders! The colors of Husky storage compartments are very masculine. While not the most fashion forward or exciting for ladies, Husky […]

Antique Singer Sewing Machine Model 15 was an improved version of the Family sewing machine, which was made in 1879. It remained in production for over a hundred years and saw a number of upgrades during it’s manufacturing life span. The rich history of the 15 makes me so excited to share what I learned […]

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 […]

If you are looking for information about a Singer 221 machine (Featherweight), you’ve come to the right place. I have all the information you need along with links to replacement parts below. Also, check out this YouTube video here to see more commentary on my Featherweight machine.  When was my featherweight born? Here is a […]

It is important to learn how to hedge inflation for one specific reason, de-dollarization. You may not be familiar with the phrase, but let me explain. De-dollarization is a catch phrase coined to describe how countries are ditching the US dollar for other currencies. As the dollar becomes weaker, it takes more money  to buy […]