Find & Evaluate a Vintage Sewing Machine
Finding a vintage sewing machine is a bit like a treasure hunt. Even when you have decided on a model, you will still need to find one for sale and then assess it to make sure it is right for you.
In Find & Evaluate a Vintage Sewing Machine you will learn the pros and cons of the various places you may find a vintage sewing machine for sale and I teach you how to assess the machine before you purchase it.
During the course you'll go step-by-step through the process of finding and evaluating a vintage sewing machine:
- Where to Buy – Determine the best place to look for a vintage sewing machine
- Assessment – Ensure that the vintage sewing machine you are considering is suitable for you and worth the investment
- Attachments – Review the types of attachments that would normally come with a used vintage sewing machine
Following these steps will ensure that you find a vintage sewing machine that you can be happy with: One that meets your needs, is a reasonable price, and is in good condition. A careful and thorough assessment is the key to success.
The course is designed around videos that go into detail for each of the steps. While there is no better way to learn about vintage sewing machines than by seeing them in action, Find & Evaluate a Vintage Sewing Machine also includes a guide. The guide provides all the information from the videos in written form in case you would rather learn by reading. You can download the guide, if you wish to do so, to have it for easy reference.
The best way to view the content is through the on-line course because the software presents the information in a logical format that will keep you on track, however all the videos, references, and guides can be downloaded so that you can keep them forever. The section further down this page contains the course curriculum and samples of what you will receive when you purchase the course.
I talk a lot about vintage SINGER® sewing machines in the course. The concepts that I teach you will apply to any vintage sewing machine but I prefer to focus on SINGER® because of the number of machines and spare parts that are available. I would recommend that anyone who is just starting to purchase vintage sewing machines limit their search to SINGER® models.
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Kim Jamieson-Hirst
Meet Your Instructor
Kim Jamieson-Hirst
[email protected]
Course curriculum
All the details and some free lessons to try out
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Introduction
Show details- Welcome!
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Chapter 1 - Where to Buy A Vintage Sewing Machine
Show details- Lesson 1 - Where to Buy (10:50)
- Lesson 2 - Doing Your Research (7:17)
- Assessing a Vintage Sewing Machine Cheat Sheet (Worksheet)
- Your Vintage Sewing Machines Grid (Worksheet)
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Chapter 2 - Assessing A Vintage Sewing Machine
Show details- Lesson 3 - Assessment Tool Kit (6:54)
- Lesson 4 - Initial Assessment (10:58) FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 5 - Check the Moving Parts (9:01)
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Chapter 3 - Attachments
Show details- Lesson 6 - Typical Feet & Attachments (11:11)
- Lesson 7 - Rare Attachments (3:00)
- Lesson 8 - Miscellaneous Accessories (2:36)
- Lesson 9 - Attack of the Attachments (0:37)
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Guides
Show details- Find a Vintage Sewing Machine Guide
The Other Steps to Acquire a Vintage Sewing Machine
FAQ
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What is a Vintage Sewing Machine?
For the purposes of this course, these are all metal, straight stitch, quality sewing machines manufactured before 1960.
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Why should I buy a Vintage Sewing Machine?
Vintage sewing machines are durable, reliable machines that fit the needs of most sewists. They will last for decades and are still readily available and inexpensive to purchase.They are beautifully crafted and you can restore and maintain them yourself.
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Why should you buy this course?
With Find & Evaluate a Vintage Sewing Machine you will save time and money when you are ready to purchase your first, or next, vintage sewing machine. You won’t have to struggle for hours trying to find information on vintage sewing machines: I’ve provided all of this information for you in the course.
The content in Find & Evaluate a Vintage Sewing Machine can be accessed at your convenience. Unlike a “live” class, you won’t have to keep up with the teacher: you can stop the videos at any time and review any sections you wish. The program includes a guide and reference materials that can be printed out – or not – which means you don’t have to take any notes as you work your way through the program. We’ve done the notetaking for you!
Find & Evaluate a Vintage Sewing Machine includes the best of both worlds: you can watch the videos or read the guide, whichever you prefer. You can always do both – the choice is up to you.
Find & Evaluate a Vintage Sewing Machine is a digital product which means you can access the guide, reference materials, and videos anywhere, at any time. You can download the content and it is yours to keep and refer to forever.
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Who should buy this course?
If you are interested in acquiring a vintage sewing machine, but don’t know where to start, Find & Evaluate a Vintage Sewing Machine is the course for you.
If you want to learn about various easily available vintage sewing machine models, Find & Evaluate a Vintage Sewing Machine will give you information on this.
If you want to buy a vintage sewing machine, but don’t know what features they have or what model of machine would be best for you, Find & Evaluate a Vintage Sewing Machine will help you make this decision.
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Who shouldn’t buy this course?
Hard-core vintage sewing machine collectors or restorers who already know everything about older sewing machines should not buy this course. You may, however, want to purchase another of the separate courses to enhance your knowledge in a specific area.
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Will I enjoy the course?
We certainly hope so! If you are interested in vintage sewing machines, this course is for you. Check out the Course Curriculum section of this page to find a sample of the content in Find & Evaluate a Vintage Sewing Machine.
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Will this course help me buy any brand of sewing machine?
In the course, I use SINGER® sewing machines to demonstrate the techniques and information. SINGER® sewing machines are still easy to find, inexpensive to buy, and you can easily find replacement parts. While Find & Evaluate a Vintage Sewing Machine won’t provide you with information on all vintage sewing machine makes, similar principles apply to most vintage sewing machines.