Family heirlooms are hard to part with, especially if they've been passed down for generations. On the other hand, some heirlooms are difficult to maintain and may be worth letting go — particularly ...

Singer is a household name, synonymous with home economics. Singer is reputed for quality and this year the brand celebrates 171 years. Isaac Merritt Singer founded the company in New York, USA, in ...

Although these machine are often found at garage sales, flea markets, and estate sales with very low price tags, there are several models of antique Singer sewing machines that are highly sought after ...

This month’s column brings an original kerosene lantern from an American LaFrance Fire Engine found at an estate sale and a favorite basket from a reader’s art glass collection. Well-cared-for family ...

Q: I received this toy sewing machine in the mid 1950s as a Christmas present from my parents. I believe my mother told me she paid $10 for it from the Singer store in downtown Galt (now Cambridge).

Today, where the concept of “disruption” has become so popular in business, those developing apps and new startups can look to the Singer Sewing Machine as one of the original disruptive technologies.

If you remember your grandmother using a Singer sewing machine, you're not alone. This iconic brand has been part of the foundation of home sewing for more than a century and a half. Although these ...

If you’re drawn to the craft of sewing, tap into your artistic side and invest in a Singer sewing machine. An industry-leading brand, Singer has a wide product line that suits each style and level of ...

Gibson Girl plates Q. I have these three 10 1/2-inch plates that were given to me by my mother. I believe they originally belonged to my grandmother. They are different in design on the front, but all ...