The Sounds of Vintage Sewing

Ever since I started collecting vintage sewing machines, especially my Singer Featherweights, I've wondered how they sound compared to others. I know I'm not the only novice who would like to know if her machine is typical, normal, and running well relative to similar models. There seems to be a certain purr that a classic Featherweight emits, whether it has a clickity-clack accent or not! Personally, I could listen to them hum and stitch all day; I find it so relaxing and hypnotizing! Tuning in to the individual sound of one's sewing machine is also an excellent indicator of how it is working and whether it needs a drop of oil, a good motor lubrication, a little TLC or a visit to the shop.

I have posted a series of quick videos of my vintage collection of machines stitching for a few seconds. I know that I watched every video out there (and there aren't that many, especially for the rarer vintage machines) when I started collecting and was keenly interested to know what each model sounded like and to see them actually stitching was even better. I'm sharing my really short vids in hopes that someone will find them a helpful reference or comparison, interesting, or just because they are obsessed with vintage machines like I am and want to listen to and watch them sew!

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Comments

[Roslyn]

lolol, that is so soothing! I could listen to that all day