Monthly Archives: March 2019

This is a Kenmore model 158.1430. The model number is irrelevant to this post because I have found that in general, the vintage Kenmore 158 series is a very high quality sewing machine. They feature powerful motors, good stitch selections, and probably the best button hole system on any machine of its vintage. In allContinue reading “Quieting a Kenmore 158.xxxx”

I had a good question asked by someone who was concerned about a Singer model 15-91 with a potted motor and “fiber” gear. She wanted to know if a 15-90 with the external belt drive motor was a better choice. She had read that there may be an issue going through a heavier thickness ofContinue reading “Textolite (Fiber… not metal) In a “Vintage All Metal Sewing Machine”… Should You Be Concerned?”

We have had the opportunity to work on many different brands and models of all metal vintage sewing machines. The reason we do is because the quality in these machines is not matched by any but the most expensive sewing machines on the market today. I have talked about superior materials, precision tolerances, quality ofContinue reading “Quality is in the Details – Vintage All Metal Sewing Machines”

Buying a vintage sewing machine has many advantages that simply cannot be found in new domestic sewing machines. Quality materials, quality manufacture, precision mechanisms, style, and power are some of the features vintage sewing machines have to offer. Well, they don’t build them the way they used to, in fact it would be prohibitively expensive.Continue reading “Buying a Vintage Sewing Machine? Best Price Does Not Always Mean Best Value”

When it comes to brand name Singer is a household name. Singer is known for quality and reliability and Singer’s reputation is well deserved. Well, this is certainly true for the all metal sewing machines up to and including the 500 series. Then things started to get confusing… Singer numbered later models such as theContinue reading “Don’t Ignore the Kenmore”

So, you are considering the purchase of a vintage sewing machine… Good choice! Maybe you like the quality of construction, the smoothness (feel) of the machine when you turn the balance wheel. Maybe you like the variations of style or color these vintage machines possess. Maybe its the feel of metal as opposed to plastic.Continue reading “Considering the Purchase a Vintage Sewing Machine? Some Tips for Consideration”