| Collecting antique sewing machines is a great hobby to | | | | Tip #2 Join the nearest club for antique sewing |
| have. Old models are especially more ornate looking | | | | machine collectors. With a club, you'll be able to |
| than newer models because of the amount of time | | | | exchange important information and tips with other |
| and effort exerted in their designs. Don't expect that all | | | | collectors. You might even get access to rare |
| the units in your collection will work though! | | | | opportunities for buying antique sewing machines. |
| History of Sewing Machines Although it was as early | | | | Tip #3 Browse the Internet for photos of antique |
| as 1790 that the first ever working sewing machine | | | | sewing machines so you'll have an idea of what you |
| was invented by Thomas Saint of England, it was only | | | | would like to add to your collection. Afterwards, you |
| for making boots. The first sewing machine as we | | | | can inform agents or other collectors of what you're |
| know them now however was the one created by | | | | looking for and tell them you're willing to pay a |
| Isaac M. Singer in 1851. After a number of years, he | | | | commission fee if they can help you find it. |
| had been able to establish a company and sold | | | | Tip #4 Online purchases can be quite dangerous so if |
| thousands of units to the public. | | | | you're determined to buy an antique sewing machine |
| If you are interested in a collection of antique sewing | | | | online, make sure that you obtain a warranty contract |
| machines, you'll be extremely lucky to find any sewing | | | | from your seller first. Secondly, only agree to a |
| machine that's older than Singer models. | | | | certified payment handler to take care of your |
| How to Buy an Antique Sewing Machine | | | | transaction. |
| Tip #1 Build your knowledge of antique sewing | | | | Tip #5 Ask about the condition of the antique sewing |
| machines so you'll know if someone's trying to | | | | machine: are there any physical or mechanical |
| overcharge or deceive you into buying a fake. It's fairly | | | | defects? If it's good but not working, ask how much it |
| easy for professional conmen to create false copies | | | | would cost to have it repaired. |
| of certificates of authenticity so you can't always trust | | | | If you're serious about establishing a collection of |
| what you read on paper. When buying an antique | | | | antique sewing machines, just make sure your home |
| sewing machine, it's best that you trust what you | | | | has adequate space for it! |
| know and what others tell you. | | | | |