Repairing vintage machines is not always straightforward. Sometimes it takes unconventional techniques and creative thinking ...

Question: I have two Singer sewing machines, a 301A and a 401A. These machines were made in the '50s and '60s, are all metal and driven by gear, not belt. In my opinion, they are worth their weight in ...

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sew Old Antique and Vintage Sewing Machine Repair is run out of Maggie West’s home in Maryville. In West’s basement, her workspace houses a welded worktable and a collection of ...

Even the most talented engineers can be stymied by simple repair projects. In this case, repairing a broken sewing machine has [CuriousMarc] all tangled up. [Marc] is probably best known as a part of ...

Sewing machines have a rich and fascinating history that dates back to the 19th century. The first practical sewing machine ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. John Niles sees all kinds of vintage sewing machines coming in for repair in his St. Augustine garage, something not many people ...

Carolyn Jolley was sewing away when her Brother embroidery machine malfunctioned a few weeks ago. She was personalizing a baby blanket for a newborn great-niece when it gave out. Her attempt to fix ...

It’s been a while since anyone slept in the spare bedroom in Pat Vandermolen’s Sunnyvale home. “Obviously, not anymore,” said Vandermolen, gesturing around a room that has been taken over as a ...

A new sewing machine repair shop with an experienced crew is geared up for business in northwest Rochester. Sew It Goesopened its doors at 1610 14th St. NW in the Metro Building at the start of April ...