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Vintage sewing machines are very popular with crafty people and collectors. This is because the machines tend to be beautiful, but also because they were made so well that they still work fantastically. It is also because a vintage sewing machine is a beautiful addition to a room's decor. Sewing machines first begun being mass produced in the 1850's.
The first sewing machines were not electric! There wasn't widespread electricity until the very late 1890's-early 1900's. The machines were run by either foot pedals, or a hand cranked wheel. They were both the same concept as machines use today. The foot pedals would turn the wheel which made the needle go up and down. The hand crank worked the same way. Although more difficult to use, because one hand was always preoccupied, the hand crank was preferred by many people because it was smaller.
These machines frequently came with a cabinet or case. It would have drawers to store notions and the manual in. They also would serve as a table. This provided a place to keep the sewing machine as well as an attractive decorative piece.
Many of these machines are beautifully decorated. They are painted or have metalwork on them in shapes of flowers or victorian motifs. The cabinets were made of hardwoods, many of which were carved with similar patterns to the machines.
Although many of these machines are still highly available, due to mass production and long life, many are not worth quite as much as you would think. But this makes it easier for the hobby collector to purchase them! There are several models which sell for greater amounts, this is almost always because of scarcity.
You can learn more about Vintage Sewing Machines with Jenny.
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