I didn't plan on this

[rydra_wong]

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.

Comments

[nicolakgreen]

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.

[19_crows]

I wouldn't have been able to pass it up either. Pictures please!

[19_crows]

I wouldn't have been able to pass it up either. Pictures please!

[19_crows]

So cute!