Sewing Machines
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All these machines are for sale. They have been serviced and overhauled and are good, practical working machines. Most are as good for general use as anything you can buy new, and they are going to last a very long time with reasonable care. All these machines have easily available needles, bobbins and other spare parts.
I have used a Singer 15 treadle sewing machine to make a living for 30 years, and I always turn first to this machine for any job. The only thing it won't do is zig-zag, and I don't use that much...
I do not normally ship machines. Sewing machines are heavy, and carriers can be rough. You must collect, or I can arrange to drop them on my travels. I go around the country a fair bit during the year, and can deliver things.
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Jones Family CS long-shuttle machine in an interesting wooden treadle.
This is a 3/4 size machine, and 3/4 treadles are quite rare. Lovely machine in sparkling condition, fully serviced and with a new belt etc.
£75
I also have some Jones accessories, see the Feet and Attachments page....
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Absolutely stunning White Singer Featherweight (221k) with box, tools, book, and everything.
These little machines are rare and much sought-after, and I have never had one to sell before. Serviced and ready to use.
Offers over £300.00 please, Proceeds from the sale of this machine will go to Workaid.
I have a good selection of substantial electric straight-stitch machines, and slightly old-fashioned but very good zig-zag machines, also for sale to benefit this worthwhile and ethically/ecologically sound charity. All these machines have been checked over, serviced, and are ready to use. From £35.00. Please note that I will not ship these machines - you have to collect or arrange for delivery. They are heavy and expensive to shift.. If you need advice on buying a machine in your local area, please Click here to email me...
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In stock at present (sorry, I am behind on the pictures but can send on request)
2 99k (3/4 sized) Singers with beehive boxes. Both nice, serviced etc. £45 each
Alfa handcrank, blue, with ugly box case, £40
201k in fold away 5 drawer treadle base. £125
All the above have been serviced, and have new belts, bobbin winder tyres etc... Usual guarantees...
Ready soon - nice 15k treadle in square parlour cabinet... will be £125-00...
I am also restoring a Wheeler and Wilson 8 for sale, and have a Wheeler and Wilson 9, both are in good running order, the latter with nice box and key, the former with 2 (very hard to find) bobbins and no box. Prices on application...
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I am always getting and restoring machines, please contact me if you want something particular...
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Slightly less practical but nonetheless working machines
Singer 28. 3/4 size, long-bobbin, oscillating-shuttle machine.
I have several of these. Not quite so practical, although they work nicely, and are ornamental. I had one of these as a child, and made thousands of things on it. If you plan to do a lot of sewing, the round bobbin machines are better, because you wind a whole lot fewer bobbins. These work well, however, and they are very reliable, as the mechanism is so simple and robust.
With a "beehive" box and instruction book.
£20
I have lots of Singer 28 spares, see the link at the bottom of the page...
Beehive box and detail of machine bed.
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Jones Family Transverse Shuttle machine
Jones knock-off of the Singer New Family, nice machine which stitches well and is what I can only describe as Cute...
£65 with book. Serviced, new belt and tyre, would benefit from a little paint on the treadle irons...
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Utterly impractical machines....
"Grain" toy sewing machine. Very 1960s. Made in Nottingham, apparently.... £10 or a nearish offer
Please email me first to check that I have what you need and that it is suitable. I update this page regularly, but I also get stuff in all the time, so may have new things that you need. I also keep a list of Wants.
UK customers: under £5.00 please send 1st or 2nd class stamps; over £5.00 personal cheques or postal orders made out to H. Howes. Or Paypal, please ask for an invoice..
Overseas customers:-
Paypal as above. You can pay with Paypal if you don't have an account, with your credit card.
Please do not send any cheque or package without talking to me first...
My address is:-
4, The Raveningham Centre, Beccles Road, Raveningham, Norfolk, NR14 6NU. United Kingdom
01508 548137
See also
Bobbins and Shuttles
Feet and Attachments
Plates and Case Parts
Everything Else
Sewing Tools, Patterns and Manuals