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rydra_wong ([personal profile] rydra_wong) wrote in [community profile] sewing2010-07-20 08:42 pm

I didn't plan on this

There was a 1950s miniature hand-cranked sewing machine in the window of the secondhand shop I passed on my way back from the Tube, and .... yeah. In my defense, it was very cheap.

It's a Vulcan, and Google tells me that it was sold as a toy but should be functional (basic chain stitch).

I've never owned a sewing machine before; I'm Googling liek whoa, but if anyone has recs for sites about how to use sewing machines, antique sewing machine care, etc. etc. I would be very appreciative.

[personal profile] nicolakgreen 2010-07-23 10:13 pm (UTC)(link)
I would suggest popping into your local independent sewing machine shop, see if their repair person has any advice. The guy in mine had no trouble with my 80 odd year old machine of my nannas that we found under the stairs a few years ago. He was able to replace the parts that needed it and get it running again.
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[personal profile] 19_crows 2010-09-08 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't have been able to pass it up either. Pictures please!
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[personal profile] 19_crows 2010-09-08 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't have been able to pass it up either. Pictures please!
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[personal profile] 19_crows 2010-09-24 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
So cute!