A Tiny Addition (to my sewing machine collection)
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I stopped by one of the local antique malls over the weekend, hoping to find some inexpensive, but classy jewelry to wear to my brother-in-law’s wedding. No luck on the jewelry, but when I stopped to look at a vintage camera (they’re beautiful, I always stop for them), I happened upon the most adorable sewing machine I’ve ever seen.
When it’s inside it’s case, the machine only measures 8 1/2″ x 8″ x 4″. That’s tiny.
I tried the machine out, and it does run, which is awesome. You simply plug the cord in and flip the switch to start it.
I think I’ve even figured out how to thread the needle, but I can’t for the life of me figure out how or where to put the bobbin on.
There is a place at the top that looks like it might hold a bobbin, but I would assume that is where the bobbin is wound. The most natural option is underneath the machine, but I can’t seem to find any place underneath where a bobbin would go.
I’d love to find out more about this machine, even find a manual, but the only identifying marks on the machine besides the Sears Kenmore logo is stamped on the presser plate: “Berlin | Made in Germany | US Zone”. That makes me think the machine was made just after WWII. If you can give me any information about this machine, or direct me to a manual, I would really appreciate it.
Hey Andrea, Look for information about chain stitch machines. Most of the ‘toy’ machines that I know of create a chain stitch rather than a lock stitch. It is all done with the top thread and there is no bobbin. I think the mechanics are pretty similar no matter how new or old the machine so you might look at some of the new toys. I know Singer has a battery operated chain stitch machine out there and I’m sure others do to. They will probably give you some clues about how to thread and run yours.
That is seriously adorable 🙂 Have fun with it.
I hope to have a lot of fun using it. I just need a tension disk for it.
http://www.schlingenfaenger.com/
Try this link for info on you little machine.
http://www.ismacs.net/ismacs_news_magazine.html
The second link is a group that is all about old, antique machines. I hope this helps.
Thanks for the links. I’ll be sure to check them out.
Did you ever find out any more about this little one? Just picked one up at a local antique store and you seem to be the only other person who has one.
I have 1 but mine don’t show where a bobber would go either.
Hello
I went to my local thrift store today and on the window they had a machine like yours but with no base, case or manual. I could not help myself with the 50% off day. I had to buy it. I bought it for $7 dollars. The only thing I see is a small sticker on the bottom that says battery operated, and one on the front from Sears. Looking to see if I could find a manual or any info on the web, I found your blog. If you found something, would you share it with me please.
Thank you so much
Kind regards Sharon.