Whether you have inherited an old sewing machine or picked one up at the local thrift shop, it's totally normal to be curious ...

I am the proud new owner of a vintage Consew 206RB-3 industrial sewing machine. So far, it is exactly what I wanted — at least a few decades old, in decent shape, built by a reputable maker ...

I’ve been sewing off and on since I was ... and it should be easy to switch out old for new. One can do quite a bit with a domestic machine, especially if it’s an older one.