Children's Sewing Machine
 

I have taken a small interest to these little beauties. I have no interest in trying to use them but just that they are so cute. I purchased the Singer Touch & Sew for $2, The Dressmaker II for $10 and the Necchi for $8. I also have a Singer Sew Handy that I paid a whole lot more for but I just couldn't pass on these for what I consider to be a bargain

really cute, nice collection

nice collection.....where is the sew handy?

I would have loved to have had that Necchi 60 years ago! Even the girl on the box is super cute!

Here is one picture but I can't find others. This looks to one taken before cleaning.

I love those. Great collection!

Cute collection!

I have a small (10") Casige child's sewing machine but it is not in the best of condition and I don't have the box. I do enjoy having it on the shelf in my sewing room. However, there were several "old" miniature machines that were called "salesman" machines. These were miniature models of the regular size machines. Salesmen used to take them to the homes of potential customers to demonstrate what sewing machines were and how they operated. We have one that is a Foley and Williams model. It is not in great condition also but my DH is going to try to restore it as much as possible.
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You have a great collection of children's sewing machines. What makes it more special is the fact you have the boxes they came in. Also, the cost of your investment was amazingly low. Thanks so much for sharing.

I've sewn a queen sized quilt on my sew handy. (My hand stitching club said "no machines allowed"....but since mine was small and no electricity, the gave me an exception.) I had fun, and the girls took pictures of me sewing they thought it was so cute. But it worked great and did a fine job. Yours looks in good condition too....How does it work for you?

I have looked for toy machines for years and I don't think I've ever come across one at yard sales, thrift stores, antique malls. There are a couple that my sewing shoppes keep on display though.

look in antique malls, hidden in glass cases.

I have one of the Necchis from my childhood. It came in a little carrying case with some patterns, fabric and a doll to dress. Now it decorates my sewing room. I always tell people don't get these machines for children. They are unreliable as far as sewing goes and will frustrate the child. I still love sewing and quilting in spite of having one as a child. LOL

I have 5 old ones in my collection. I love them and they live in my sewing room. I have a good friend that doesn't sew a stitch and she says my sewing room is her favorite room in my house. Makes me laugh because it is always a mess while the rest is much neater.

The last thing I need is something else to collect but I always said if I saw one in person I would probably buy it. Your a lucky girl!

What a great collection. Do you shop regularly in several places? Just wonder where and when you come upon them...

Toy machines are like potato chips, you can't have just one. I have found them in dusty antique stores. The dusted ones usually have them in the glass cases. My best one was on a bottom shelf in the corner in a vendor mall. Thanks for showing your machines.

They are just way to cute.

wonderful start to a new collection

I shop estate sales, garage sales, thrift stores and craig's list

I had the Singer when I was little. It was a gift from my grandma. I sold it several years ago and have kicked myself ever since...wanna sell yours???