I never wanted a crinkle finish sewing machine because they are ugly. However, these ugly ducklings have a rich history worth exploring. History behind Crinkle Finish Sewing Machines During the 1920’s, White introduced crinkle finish paint to the sewing machine industry. The rugged paint was marketed as an anti-glare surface for relieving eye strain. It […]

Many online sellers list old sewing machines as rare. In reality, however, there are very few rare sewing machines. I’ll give you basic information about machines and then get into talking about ones that are actually rare. Note: This article will receive updates as we find out about more models. Your recommendations for rare machines […]

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 […]

I wanted to only speak of my Singer Touch N Sew 648, but cannot do so without giving information about the 600 line as a whole. I’ve included lots of information about the line including a full parts list for those of you interested in doing restorations. Touch N Sew 600 Series History In the […]

If you’ve got a Kenmore super high shank sewing machine, you’ve most likely run into the Kenmore adapter problem. Today, I will discuss the problem and allow you to take it from there. The Kenmore Adapter Since the super high shank presser feet aren’t available, manufacturers made a super high shank to low shank adapter  . […]