Monday, August 2, 2010

Antique Domestic Sewing Machine


This may come as a surprise to some of my close friends and family, but I have recently found love for anything vintage. Like I really needed another addiction. The blame can be placed on my sister in law Ashley, who has all kinds of vintage finds on her blog While visiting a local antique store I saw many antique sewing machines and I had to have one. My husband later surprised me with one that was in really good condition. I have to admit, with my lack of antique knowledge I was not sure what the Domestic brand was. I immediately started my research. I knew the machine was old because it wasn't even electric, but I was thinking the 1940's. I was pleased to find out it could range anywhere between 1911 to 1926. We found a serial number but was not able to locate any records. I found the ISMACS site very helpful with the history of the Domestic Sewing Machine Company. They even had a manual that I was able to print off. I do need a couple of replacement parts. If anyone knows of a place to get them I would really appreciate it. I'm sure I will find more antiques to list. I like having a little history around, and of course once I start an addiction I see it through.








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5 comments:

  1. wow! how beautiful!!! i have a super old singer... but not that old! mine has an electrical cord but i don't dare plug it in for fear of burning down my equally old house! (it was sort-of garbage picked)
    love your blog! your tutorials are awesome!

    ~selina(sis#1)

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  2. I love that sewing machine! And I am so glad you are loving antiques. We'll have to leave the kids with the guys one day and go antique-ing!

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