How Do You Find Antique Sewing Machines?
Antique sewing machines are more than just a reflection of the history of domestic innovations, they take us back to a simpler time and their aesthetic beauty is both complex and compelling. Sewing enthusiasts and those that can’t even sew a button find the smooth lines and curved wheels of these artifacts beautiful and many people collect them for just those reasons. Whether you are a talented seamstress looking for something to attract passersby in your store window or a sewing novice hoping for inspiration, purchasing an antique sewing machine is a great investment. Not sure how to begin collecting? Here are a few tips. Start your search on the biggest and most popular auction and shopping site, eBay.com. A recent search there came up with upwards of 300 entries and includes everything from German machines from the early 1900s to cast iron replicas. This is a good place to get an idea of what machines may be worth, so that if you see one at your local antique shop or flea market you
