Another sewing machine from my recent auction find – Singer 401A Slant-O-Matic Sewing Machine. This machine is in almost excellent condition. No major scratches, just a few wear marks on the corners and other small areas. It works too! This machine takes a top-hat cam and I have a ton of those just waiting for [...]
Find: Elna Supermatic Sewing Machine
One of three machines recently found through a local online auction, this olice green Elna Supermatic is a gem. After a quick wipe-down to remove the little dust it has accumulated over the years, I was surprised at the condition of the machine. It does not have any major scratches and looks to be used [...]
Sewing Machine Collection
This post will be updated as more sewing machines are added to my collection or sold. 5/26/10 I decided a few weeks ago to round up all my sewing machines and make a list. Here is what I have accumulated since I started sewing. Janome Memory Craft 6600P Babylock Embellisher Fleetwood Deluxe Zigzag in case [...]
Fleetwood Super Deluxe Zig Zag Sewing Machine
Found this old Japanese made sewing machine at a local yard sale. I am still researching information about the machine. Similar to Emdeko JA21. Here are more details: Model: Fleetwood Super Deluxe Zig Zag Manufactured: Serial Number: JA21 491-28036 Date Acquired: Sometime in early June 2010 Purchase Price: $15 Hook Type: Oscillating Needle: Standard Manual: [...]
Singer Fashion Mate 252 Sewing Machine
I just found this jem – a Singer Fashion Mate Sewing Machine at a garage sale just down the road! It needs lots of cleaning but will sew perfect when I am done with her. She did not come with a manual or any of its accessories. So I will have to find one online [...]
Fiber to Feet (part 3)
The fiber destined for use as yarn is ready. This particular skein of yarn from the alpacas mentioned from part 1 of my series “Fiber to Feet” will be made into socks knitted on my antique sock machine. The socks are hand cranked. There are no electronic parts. Before the socks are made, a test [...]
Fiber to Feet (part 2)
As a fiber artist myself, I look for cleaner fleeces free of hay and debris. After careful selection of a fleece, the process of cleaning the fiber begins. First the fleece is placed on a screen and the short cuts or little pieces where the shearer may have gone over the fiber twice and created [...]
Fiber to Feet (part 1)
This is a story about how alpaca fiber turns into wearable clothing. About two years a ago a herd of alpacas and their guard llama were sheared. They were relieved of the heavy coat of fiber keeping them warm throughout the long cold winter. With a fresh new look ready for the warmer months of [...]
Urban Owls Large Knitting Needle Case (Copy)