First free-arm Sewing Machine

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09-28-2015, 01:57 PM

#31

1000scraps

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I hope I may mention it here but there is a good book about sewing machines and how they work and something about the history:

"The Sewing Machine Master Guide" by Clifford L. Blodget!

I got it for my kindle for free some time ago!
It's really good for someone interested in new and old sewing machines!

09-28-2015, 02:01 PM

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costumegirl

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Thank you for showing us this interesting machine! The bakelite casing is very nice! Please keep us updated with your progress in finding a bobbin and possibly getting it working.

09-28-2015, 04:57 PM

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manicmike

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Found the history on misspellsalot http://www.sewalot.com/ward_arm_and_platform.htm

Patented in 1873, it is domestic, lock stitch and uses a shuttle.