Download or read book Antique American Sewing Machines written by James W. Slaten and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A famous man once said, "The sewing machine is one of the few useful things ever invented." The ANTIQUE AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE VALUE GUIDE, soon to be published, is the most comprehensive book on antique American sewing machine values printed to date. Consisting of 258 pages & written by the "best West Coast source" on collecting & appraising old sewing machines, it lists current estimated values for every collectible American sewing machine manufactured from 1851 through the turn of the century. Also included are brief histories on the invention of the sewing machine & American sewing machine companies. The ANTIQUE AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE VALUE GUIDE has over 100 photos & descriptions of machines that are fast becoming an excellent investment. This book has information on where collections can be seen & a Singer serial number dating chart. Written in easy to read text, it is the perfect sewing machine value guide for the advanced or beginner collector, as well as any individual who would like to know the estimated value of his or her sewing machine heirloom. When buying or selling a collectible sewing machine, the ANTIQUE AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE VALUE GUIDE can be used to document its value.

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Early American Sewing Machines written by Carter Bays and published by . This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collectors are bound to love The Encyclopedia of Early American Sewing Machines, Second Edition. The first edition of this book, self-published by author Carter Bays in 1993, sold more than 3,000 copies, and he has totally revamped it for this printing. American sewing machines from 1850 through 1920 are featured in more than 450 large, detailed photographs, half of them in color, and current collector values are estimated. The book traces the history and development of the sewing machine industry from 1800 to after 1900. Almost all known U.S. manufacturers of sewing machines up to 1875 (and several beyond) are highlighted: Singer, Wheeler & Wilson, Shaw & Clark, Weed, Howe, and Holly, to name just a few. Do you own your great aunt's antique treadle sewing machine? This book will identify and give the history of the manufacturer. Specific information is provided on restoring antique sewing machines, and toy sewing machines are also given coverage. This title is sure to become the standard reference for early American sewing machines. 2005 values.

Download or read book The Invention of the Sewing Machine written by Grace Rogers Cooper and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-15 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Invention of the Sewing Machine" by Grace Rogers Cooper. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Download or read book Willcox Gibbs written by Alex Askaroff and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-26 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No1 NEW RELEASE, AMAZON Oct 2019. The Willcox & Gibbs chain-stitch sewing machines are one of the most collected sewing machines of all time. Some say the machine represents the finest piece of 19th Century precision engineering in the world. Certainly the company thought so, advertising their machines as 'Beyond Comparison'. Today most enthusiasts try to have at least one W&G in their collection. World renowned author Alex Askaroff brings to life this amazing machine and the even more amazing men who built it.

Download or read book Oldtimer sewing machine written by Otto Landgraf and published by Weppert Gmbh. This book was released on 1991 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: OLDTIMER SEWING MACHINE is a special book describing technical aspects of early sewing machines, development of the industry in Europe & America & contributions of those involved. The author does a splendid job of blending technical details of sewing machines & their history with charming stories behind many inventors & manufacturers. Readers will feel as though they have visited a museum after viewing the book's more than 400 illustrations & photographs including: sewing machines; cabinets; parts & mechanisms; related tools; needles; trademarks; thread & accessory cases; factories; early advertising & art work; portraits of inventors & manufacturers; etc. For those collectors not so well versed in technical matters, explanations & illustrations helpful for small repairs & determining the age of a machine are included. This book covers a variety of early machines from children's toys to industrial models & is a must in every collector's bookcase. Originally published in German (1987), this book is now available in English. To order: A Stitch Back in Time, 10896 Sandy Hook Road, San Diego, CA 92126-2522 or call (619) 693-0868. FAX (619) 689-0941. Quantity discounts available.

Download or read book Treadle Sewing Machines written by Donna Kohler and published by . This book was released on 2010-05-24 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain the confidence to get your treadle in working order to glide as they should. Learn cleaning a machine to not destroy gold decals, oiling, lubricating, tension and pressure, installing a leather belt, threading, how to treadle, and more.

Download or read book The First Conglomerate 145 Years of the Singer Sewing Machine Company written by Don Bissell and published by . This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A business history of the Singer Sewing Machine Company as seen from the company president's office. Overview of sewing machine history and development. Brief biography of Isaac M. Singer followed by biographical sketches of succeeding company presidents over 145 years to the present day. Biographies of company presidents: Edward S. Clark, George Ross McKenzie, F. G. Bourne, Sir Douglas Alexander, Milton C. Lightner, Donald P. Kircher, Joseph B. Flavin, Paul Bilzerian and James H. Ting.

Download or read book Old Sewing Machines written by Carol Head and published by Shire Publications. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Singer Story written by Kevin Atkinson and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2016-03-23 with total page 884 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the definitive history of one of Britain's oldest and most important and influential car manufacturers. Thoroughly researched and with over 300 photos this is an important piece of automotive history.

Download or read book Singer Sewing Book written by Mary Picken and published by Thomspon Press. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work is fascinating read for sewing enthusiasts and contains much information that is useful and practical today. Its 240 pages are extensively illustrated with diagrams and photographs and 18 full page plates, forming a complete how-to guide to sewing. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Download or read book The Mutual Friend written by Carter Bays and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This is a rare thing: an original, intelligent novel that’s not just a perfect summer beach read, but one that deserves serious awards consideration as well. Put down your phone and pick it up. . . . A major accomplishment.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) From the co-creator of How I Met Your Mother, a hilarious and thought-provoking debut novel set in New York City, following an unforgettable cast of characters as they navigate life, love, loss, ambition, and spirituality—without ever looking up from their phones It’s the summer of 2015, and Alice Quick needs to get to work. She’s twenty-eight years old, grieving her mother, barely scraping by as a nanny, and freshly kicked out of her apartment. If she can just get her act together and sign up for the MCAT, she can start chasing her dream of becoming a doctor . . . but in the Age of Distraction, the distractions are so distracting. There’s her tech millionaire brother’s religious awakening. His picture-perfect wife’s emotional breakdown. Her chaotic new roommate’s thirst for adventure. And, of course, there’s the biggest distraction of all: love. From within the story of one summer in one woman’s life, a tapestry of characters is unearthed, tied to one another by threads both seen and unseen. Filled with all the warmth, humor, and heart that gained How I Met Your Mother its cult following, The Mutual Friend captures in sparkling detail the chaos of contemporary life—a life lived simultaneously in two different worlds, the physical one and the one behind our screens—and reveals how connected we all truly are.

Download or read book Toy and Miniature Sewing Machines written by Glenda Thomas and published by . This book was released on 1997-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book I showcases hundreds of sewing machines in full color. Book II shows nearly 1,000 additional machines. Both books have detailed descriptions, measurements, dates, and 1997 values.

Download or read book The Mood Guide to Fabric and Fashion written by Mood Designer Fabrics and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Designers, we’re going to Mood!” More than 10 years ago, Tim Gunn and Project Runway introduced millions of viewers to New York’s ultimate fabric mecca, Mood Fabrics. Now, the experts behind this fabric power- house bring their fabric and fashion know-how—plus their behind-the-scenes stories—to the sewing public. The Mood Guide to Fabric and Fashion is the ultimate guide for home-sewers, fashion students, aspiring designers, and Project Runway fans who want to learn everything they need to know to choose and use quality fabric. Drawing upon the expertise of the Mood staff, the book teaches readers the fundamentals—from where fabric is produced to the ins and outs of its construction—and features a fabric-by-fabric guide to cottons and other plant fibers, wools, silks, knits, and other specialty fabrics.

Download or read book Grover Baker Sewing Machines written by Alex Askaroff and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-26 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No1 NEW RELEASE, AMAZON Sept 2019. Grover & Baker made the finest 19th Century sewing machines in the world. Their spectacular and revolutionary models paved the way for the modern sewing machines that we use today. Here for the first time is the rise and fall of the most prestigious sewing machine makers in America, brought to you by world renowned author Alex Askaroff.

Download or read book It s a Wrap written by Susan Breier and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-07-02 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wind, wrap, and sew fabric strips into fantastic containers! Start with a plate shape to learn the technique. Then experiment with four basic container styles to create round, oval, square, and other shapes. Create purses, baskets, and bowls in an endless variety of sizes, shapes, and colors Simply wrap fabric strips around cotton clothesline, coil into the desired shape, and secure with machine stitching Special sections on lids, handles, and embellishments offer unlimited options for your own variations

Download or read book History of the Sewing Machine written by James 1822-1891 Parton and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book Wanzer written by Alex Askaroff and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little did his Quaker parents know, when the screams of their newborn child echoed around their little farmhouse near Ithaca, New York on September 3rd 1818, that they had ushered into the world the man who would go on to become the first pioneer of Canadian sewing machines and by 1875, the maker of the finest sewing machine in the world.While the largest battle in American legal history was taking place between the Sewing Machine Kings, Richard Mott Wanzer quietly slipped across the border into Canada and copied their machines! Free from prosecution he flourished, as did the town of Hamilton where his factories were.Here for the first time is the story of one of the greatest sewing machine pioneers who grew from humble beginnings into an immensely wealthy entrepreneur and business man, THEN HE LOST THE LOT! Brought to you by world renowned author Alex Askaroff.Alex Askaroff is considered one of the foremost experts in 19th Century sewing machines and their pioneers and has had Seven No1 New Releases on Amazon.