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Why you might give a vintage sewing machine a try
Vintage sewing machine or a new sewing machine. Which side do you fall on? Personally, I like them both. But if you’re considering whether or not to give a vintage sewing machine a try, So Sew Easy has just published a post citing the advantages of choosing a vintage sewing machine.
Click below to read her post:
The Irresistable Allure of a Vintage Sewing Machine, by So Sew Easy
[photo from So Sew Easy]
It doesn’t matter whether you sew by hand or by machine, you need a pincushion. You need a spot to parks pins and needles and keep them within easy reach for when you need them again. There are a lot of styles of pincushion to choose from. Some magnetic, some fabric. Some cute, some purely functional. This “little bit extra” pincushion has a spot to store all the different types of pins and needles you might need while sewing. Polka Dot Chair has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one for yourself.
This handy little pincushion has a circular shape and is divided into sections to store different types of pins. The bottom section is for your regular straight pins. Just poke them in and they’re ready for when you need them. The top has one section with a felt flap perfect for holding your sewing needles. I don’t know about you but I don’t like mixing my hand sewing needles in with my pins on a pincushion. It makes it hard to find the needle when I want it. So having a separate section for the needles is a great idea.
This “little bit extra” pincushion also has a spot to hold a few fabric clips. Fabric clips have become popular alternatives to a traditional straight pin. They hold fabric pieces together without piercing the fabric, which is important when sewing leather, vinyl, or other materials that will show permanent holes from pins.
You can sew the “little bit extra” pincushion from large fabric scraps or small fabric cuts (fat eighth). You probably already have all the supplies you need to sew one in your sewing supplies already.
Get the free pattern for this “little bit extra” pincushion over at Polka Dot Chair.
[photo credit: Polka Dot Chair]
I collect vintage machines. And I repair my local sewing ministries machines. Wish I could share a photo or two here and then everyone will get hooked. Google pink Atlas sewing machine and you will what I am talking about.
If you are interested in VSMs there are many Facebook groups who are more than glad to help you. Singers aren’t the only choices.
Enjoy an addictive hobby. And yes, you CAN afford it. Trust me.