Why the fascination with sewing machines? Sewing machines were in my world before I entered it. My maternal grandmother was a clothing designer and owned a several women's clothing stores in eastern Pennsylvania. My father was a highly skilled craftsman and created draperies, upholstery and slipcovers. Rolls of fabric were always a few steps away. I've used a Singer 503A Rocketeer since I was a teenager. Collecting, on the other hand, began during the Covid-19 pandemic when I was offered a free Kenmore 90. I buy them to admire and to use - Singer 66, 201, 15, 66, 27, 128. Kenmore 1050, an Elna 62C, a few featherweights, two sergers, a semi-industrial and a 1984 Pfaff 545-H4 industrial.

I recondition them, restore them and use them for contract work creating custom products and various personal sewing projects. It has been fabulous to find an entire community of like-minded characters to learn from, buy parts from and become friends with. There has never been a better use for Facebook. When I needed sewing accessories I designed them and had them fabricated. Now I offer them for sale on this site, along with a limited-edition, 12-month 2025 wall calendar. I treated myself with a visit to the Vintage Sewing Center and Museum in Tulsa, Okla. and oh what a wonderful experience it was! There I could sit down and sew a bit with domestic machines and huge industrials I had only see in photos, marvel at cabinets and accessories galore, and steep myself in the rich history of a rather unique and young museum of old mechanical wonders - sewing machines. 

The “M” as it is fondly referred to has a unique beginning. On November 26, 2017 WK Binger bought himself a birthday gift to reupholster his motor boat cushions. The “heavy duty” machine broke immediately. That very same day he was introduced to vintage sewing machines and the seed was planted. 

I found the museum via Facebook and a video interview by a Tulsa television station. I knew I had to experience the place first hand. I wanted to contribute more than my monthly donation so after I returned from a second trip to Tulsa I designed the 2025 12-month wall calendar to share my joy of spending time in the museum created by Binger and to showcase his magnificent restorations and custom painted machines. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the calendar will benefit the museum. Your support of the museum through the purchase of the 2025 calendar is greatly appreciated!