ok so WHY BOTHER???
#21
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For me it is simple and selfish. Joy and contentment. That's it.
That is what I feel every time I touch one of these machines.
Regardless of whether I am cleaning, repairing, sewing, or showing them.
I bask in the history, marvel at the engineering, and practically weep at the pride in craftsmanship that is for the most part long gone in our society.
Every show I do, people have made virtually the same comment "well, it sure seems like not all "progress" is for the best..."
That is what I feel every time I touch one of these machines.
Regardless of whether I am cleaning, repairing, sewing, or showing them.
I bask in the history, marvel at the engineering, and practically weep at the pride in craftsmanship that is for the most part long gone in our society.
Every show I do, people have made virtually the same comment "well, it sure seems like not all "progress" is for the best..."
#23
That's probably the one best answer for me. It's kind of like the warm feeling one has for their family, but, it's hard to explain that to an outsider. I've dabbled in guns, cars, cameras and watches. But, the sewing machine has me mesmerized with its simplicity and at the same time, its sophistication.
#24
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Central Minnesota
Posts: 442
Miriam this is great.
My first machine was Minnesota just because of the name. It was so dirty I could hardly bring it in the house. I found Glens tut cleaned him up and I was off .. I had taken that dirty old thing and not just cleaned it up but made it sew. There must be more cool ones out there. I will stop counting at 20. (just like on my birthday I am the same age every year).
My first machine was Minnesota just because of the name. It was so dirty I could hardly bring it in the house. I found Glens tut cleaned him up and I was off .. I had taken that dirty old thing and not just cleaned it up but made it sew. There must be more cool ones out there. I will stop counting at 20. (just like on my birthday I am the same age every year).
#26
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Central Wisconsin
Posts: 4,391
A year or so ago, I spent 70 minutes watching a film on how Featherweights were made. I could never find it again, but if anyone knows about it, please pass it on. It's worth your time. Sew interesting.
#29
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Location: San Lorenzo, CA
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I have a 70 minute video of the Singer Factory in Scotland. It is a silent film made in the late 1930's
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