Sunday, May 08, 2005

Toy Sewing Machine


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Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
A small toy sewing machine I have had for years.
It has no bobbin, so it just loops the thread through in a chain stitch.

Toy Sewing Machine


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Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
Detail of mechanism.

Toy Sewing Machine


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Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
View of the simple mechanism at the back, which lifts and drops the needle.

Toy Sewing Machine


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Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
Close-up of the needle and sewing base.
MADE IN ENGLAND

Toy Sewing Machine


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Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
View to allow you to see the base...
Bent over flaps of tin hold it together.

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Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal.
Close-up of the grown-up size cotton reel you use on the tiny sewing machine.