Have you ever wandered into a quaint little antique shop and felt that thrill when you spot something truly unique? Well, if ...

The craftsmanship of the machines and the intricate woodwork and scrolling on the stands and cabinets that house them make vintage sewing machines, like this one owned by Marenthia Lagarde of New ...

Book tour tickets and details here.Today, the story of three inventions. The first, the sewing machine, was created by a selfish and ambitious inventor who wanted all the credit and was willing to ...

IN Cornhill, Boston, thirty years ago, there was a shop for the manufacture and repair of nautical instruments and philosophical apparatus, kept by Ari Davis. Mr. Davis was a very ingenious mechanic, ...

Whether you have inherited an old sewing machine or picked one up at the local thrift shop, it's totally normal to be curious about its value. Antique Singer sewing machine values are determined by ...

Author Martha Stewart writes in our 101 Objects Special Issue: Isaac Merritt Singer's sewing machine was a vast improvement upon earlier versions, capable of 900 stitches a minute -at a time when the ...

Sewing thread has gone through many changes over time, as a result of technological advances – including the invention of sewing machines, cotton mercerization and the introduction of synthetic fibers ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — On Saturday, the Sewing History Museum of Wichita celebrated its first anniversary. The museum held a fundraiser complete with all kinds of activities, from learning about ...

HANCOCK, Mich. (WJMN) — A couple in the Copper Country is sharing their love of hands-on history with their unique business. Nestled in downtown Hancock is the home to Sew Cranky where you’ll find an ...