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Home Sewing Machines 1900 to Present, A Technician's Perspective

  • Henry Sheldon Museum One Park Street Middlebury, VT 05753 United States (map)

David E. Atkinson will present "Home Sewing Machines 1900 to Present, A Technician's Perspective," focusing on the evolution of sewing machines, their common components and operation, construction, repair, and DIY tips for maintenance. After a 35-year career as a software engineer at IBM, Mr. Atkinson spent eight years as proprietor of Dr. Dave's Sewing Machine Hospital in Jericho, Vermont, a repair service for home sewing machines.

This presentation is one of several programs that draw on the current exhibitions, Variety Sew: A Sampling of Textile Tools and Devices and Stellar Stitching: 19th Century Vermont Samplers.

The presentation is free with Museum admission and free for Museum members.

Space is limited. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

The Sheldon Museum thanks the following sponsors of the current exhibits Variety Sew: A Sampling of Textile Tools and Devices and Stellar Stitching: 19th Century Vermont Samplers:

The Quilters’ Corner at Middlebury Sew-N-Vac

The Vermont Flannel Co.

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