The pitman attachment herewith shown is so constructed that the machine can be operated by the feet or by hand as may be desired. The pitman shown in Fig. 1 is formed of an upper and lower section ...

That’s how we feel about sewing machines. Sure, there’s a motor. There’s a needle and some thread. But how does the machine make a stitch? We always wondered, but after watching a recent ...

To get ready for the auction, Bette Boellstorff’s family spent months cleaning the antique and vintage machines, careful not to damage the designs.

Nearly 130 years worth of sewing machines and equipment will be available in a one-of-a-kind auction this weekend in Syracuse ...

In the Syracuse 4-H building, over 250 sewing machines were up for sale at an auction. They were collected by Bette ...

A domestic sewing machine is kind of like the family car ... It will come with all of its intended accessories and possibly a warranty of some kind. Its modernity will mean a better resale value ...

You can start making gifts and homemade goods for everyone in your life when you learn to quilt, crochet or sew. Here’s what ...

Packing the Perfect Sewing Machine for Air Travel When packing your sewing machine for air travel, secure it properly to avoid damage. Remove all removable parts and pack them separately. Wrap your ...

Since the motor is designed to deliver more power than a standard sewing machine, it can easily pierce through heavyweight fabrics. Plus, you’ll get a variety of accessories to help you cut ...

This drives the needle in the top part of the sewing machine and controls other working parts, such as the bobbin and feed dogs – the teeth under the presser foot that automatically feed material ...

It seems that Bette Boellstorff never met a sewing machine she didn’t like. Over more than 40 years of collecting, from ...

St. Luke's Czech-Catholic Shrine is taken care of by families who have ties to the church in Loma. Czech farmers built the church in 1912.