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Best vintage sewing machines
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items A collection of some of the best vintage sewing machines out there.
An industrial machine that does both straight-stitch and zig-zag. Newer models that can do that run over $4000 this machine if you are lucky enough to find one will run you between $600 and $1500 depending on the shape it's in and if you are buying f...
Bernina 217 Review - Ashley and the Noisemakers
A sewing-embroidery combination machine, the embroidery technologies are outdated and I would not recommend it for embroidery. The sewing capabilities, on the other hand, are excellent.
Janome Heritage: Memory Craft 10000
Iconic because of the design. One can easily take off the top machine cover and access the internal components related to the upper shaft. Beautiful mechanical design and Swiss engineering. You can even run it with the covers off to see it operate. T...
OCTOBER SURPRISE: My vintage Bernina 830 Record!
What sets the 1030 apart from other vintage machines is Bernina’s patented CB oscillating steel hook system in combination with the all metal frame, quality Swiss-engineered internal componentes, and the 5.5 millimeter stitch width. The touch and fee...
[PDF] BERNINA Model 1020 1030 Manual
These vintage Pfaff machines have a vertical rotary hook system constructed of steel that is very similar design-wise to the hook systems of some industrial sewing machines. They are also designed with built-in dual feed (IDT) to help give the sewist...
Pfaff Tipmatic 6122 sewing machine: Overview
A good solid machine but if the electronics give out, the machine is toast. It's incredibly difficult to harvest parts for vintage Pfaff machines. Originally a German company, Pfaff was bought and sold a few times and they don't make parts for the vi...
PFAFF 7550 sewing discussion topic @ PatternReview.com
A reliable work horse with the power to sew heavy fabrics and a generous throat.
Singer 201, 201K, 201D, 201P Sewing Machines