Originally Posted by
Sewnoma
I get lucky now and then. So far not at garage sales and rarely at chain thrift shops (like Goodwill); I have the best luck at the smaller local charity shops.
I've noticed the same thing around me. Goodwill and Salvation Army rarely have any sewing machines. There is a small faith-based thrift store near me that has a rack of fabric yardage (pieces usually 1/2 up to 2 yards) and every other week there is a sewing machine. The machines don't stay long.
In fact, this week I went by and there was a sewing cabinet without a machine in it. However the drawers were full of notions. Also, the bottom drawer had an instruction manual for a Singer 603 and a box full of black cams and feet. I talked to the manager and he let me buy the manual and box.
Tate