Some years later my Nan bought me my very first sewing machine and my love of sewing has continued since then. As my Nan has gotten older she has sent various treasures down to me from that sewing cupboard, many of them I have used but most of the pretty rick rack, buttons & fabric from the 60's & 70's I can't bear to use.
This past weekend my Mum brought back the last of her treasure, her sewing machine, an early model Janome complete with her sewing trolley....
I love how the top of the case holds all the basic bits & pieces and of course my Nan would have a matching bobbin for each reel of cotton ready to go.
What surprised me the most wasn't that the instruction book was in mint condition but that it was an instruction book, not just for the machine but for the basics of sewing so that anyone who purchased the machine could actually read the book and start sewing without having to wait for their 'free lesson' or sign up for the lessons at further charge.
Even shows you suggestions of where to use the stitches, like the topstitching
Love this little suit, and the flippy hair :)
Some decorative stitches, a must have for your tea cosie
I don't think that little girl would be let out of the house with a dress that short these days.
I can't wait to get the machine serviced and put it back to work.
How spooky, the phone just rang and it was Nan, must've known I was thinking about her. Love you Nan
xxxxx
