I've been waiting and waiting to show this ... I'll tell you why I had to wait later ... 
This was my aunt's toy Vulcan sewing machine. After she grew up it was at my Nanna's house, then somehow I got to have it when I was a child (not quite sure why it didn't go to my cousins, but they might never appreciate it now like I do!) and it lived in my wardrobe, surfacing occasionally.
Don't you love how they use the word "thus"?
I do vaguely remember sewing on it at one stage, but I don't think it was very convincing.
Anyway, the reason I didn't post it earlier on Vintage Thingie Thursdays is that I knew this was hiding somewhere, and while going through all my craft stuff lately, I found it!
All those years on the floor of my wardrobe have taken their toll, the silverfishes dined well on this tasty morsel. I think half of it has fallen off, too.
I loved this article when it appeared in Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion, which told me a lot more about these toy sewing machines.
These days the toy machine takes pride of place above my little sewing cabinet in a corner of the living room. Love it!
Stay tuned for my next post - the big 100th!
13 comments:
what a great collection and display. That really inspires me to do something with some vintage sewing things I have. Really nice looking. Thanks for sharing.
I'm so glad you got the sewing machine and not your cousins. Do you have any idea how old it is? It's really cool.
I love it and yes I"m glad too you were given it, she obviously knew you would look after it. Does it still go?
COOL! What a cute one! It looks like a real one to me, not a toy! (I always have wanted to learn to sew on a machine, but never have)
What a cute collection of stuff on your cubby table! Thanks for sharing!
"How to use it and become a young needlewoman" What a hoot! Too bad kids today don't have toys like that. Very nice, and good condition
I am amazed that they called a
kids sewing machine a Vulcan, but
I suppose Mom would buy one with
that name because a Vulcan sounds
like it would last forever? It is
a very cute sewing machine and very
wonderfully displayed too!
What a wonderful machine! I love that you have the original booklet, too! It's so nice to see antique items displayed in a home! Thank you for sharing!
Oh! I'm so glad you found hte instructions. How interesting! :)
I just came across a 1960's Mirro cooky press. MINT in the box! I am debating whether or not to use. My girls want to make cookies with it.
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What a fantastic item to have handed down to you! I'm participating in Vintage Thingies Thursdays for the first time over at my blog mommiedaze.com. Stop by!
That is a fun item with nice memories I'm sure. It looks great on your little sewing cabinet.
Happy VTT!
Oh my, seeing this evoked such nostalgia for childhood play times! I so enjoyed playing with such toys as a young girl...
How fun to see your charming toy sewing machine! Hard to keep old paper in good shape--but the booklet is a nice addition to the machine. Of course, what make your treasure really special is that it was passed on to you from your Aunt!
I enjoyed the link also(put it in my favorites),it will come in handy as I come across these toy SM from time to time.
Blessings to You!
Claudia O.
What a great display! It's so cool that you still have the booklet, too.
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