As part of this effort the company undertook its famous four american books. Jul 30, 2010 mary picken was the preeminent seamstress and domestic arts maven last century, and this book proves it. Two singer employees discuss the fundamentals of sewing and offer advice on. Video of working 1949 vintage portable singer sewing machine. I love this book for the beautiful illustrations, the expert descriptions of techniques, and the nifty little diagrams. Save singer sewing book 1954 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Singer sm1500 saloon made its appearance in october 1948, and during 1949 the earlier super ten and twelve saloons were phased out.
Brooks range, the long distance pipeline crosses 34. This is a thorough, complete introduction and guide to sewing. Im a collector of vintage singer sewing machines so once i heard about this book it was a must, i wasnt dissapionted it is a lovely book so informative and a lovely vintage book to own. Its also a fun period piece of vintage 1949 interior decoration and crafts, and a little bit of fashion. Save singer sewing book 1954 to get email alerts and updates on your. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. After my mother passed away i was sorting through some of her things and came upon this old singer sewing machine. I have an antique singer sewing machine that was my grandmothers. Thousands of new, highquality pictures added every day. I guess it was the first portable model, its very heavy. Calumet plant, use of indian head trademark on building, 1948 1949. First of all, since i have an obsession with vintage sewing machines, i was delighted that the front and back cover are graced with a line drawing of what has been termed singer sewing machines greatest model, the 201. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is a good, basic sewing book including informatino on garment and home dec sewing.
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The sm1500 was placed into quantity production in mid 1949, alongside the nine roadster. Jake smith custom painted vintage singer sewing machine model 1591 from 1934 jacob smith. Montgomery ward streamliner model 30 sewing machine mahogany. How to make dresses, how to make childrens clothes, how to make draperies, and short cuts to home sewing. Vintage singer sewing book 1949 mary brooks picken hc lightly used first edition. Mary picken was the preeminent seamstress and domestic arts maven last century, and this book proves it. Advice from a singer sewing machine manual 1949 the sara. Mary strachan shenstone, duplicate photographs from family album. If we dont have a listing for the name, please use the. For a black machine of this era, it is unusual in that it has a direct drive. Singer sewing reference library series librarything. Singer sewing book by gladys cunningham, jessie hutton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. From 1901 george singer s singer motor co made cars and commercial vehicles. Short cuts to home sewing the modern singer way singer.
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Nov 26, 2014 this video gives a quick overview of the contents of this dressmaking publication that shows how anyone with basic sewing skills can make a genuine 1920s dress in only one hour. It was written by mary brooks picken and published by singer sewing machine company. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. It is an entirely new modernized model with coilspring ifs, fullwidth body on longer wheelbase separate chassis. Aug 12, 2011 singer sewing book by jessie hutton, 1972, singer co. This is a trifold pamphlet that also opens up horizontally to show a selection of singer cabinets.
Simplicity pattern company, simplicity sewing book, 1979. Publication date 1949 topics sewing, couture publisher new york singer sewing machine co. If your sewing machine, accessory, or ephemera has a name on it, this is the place to start. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. Singer sewing book in antiquarian and collectable books for sale.
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