Few household tools have earned the devotion, nostalgia and near-mythic status of the Singer Featherweight sewing machine.

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 ...

They don’t make them like they used to—and nowhere is that truer than with sewing machines. Those heavy-duty, metal-bodied beauties from decades past were built to last, and collectors (and quilters) ...

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.

The Singer sewing machine was so revolutionary that even Mahatma Gandhi, who eschewed all other machines, made an exception for it. After learning to sew on a Singer in a British jail, Gandhi called ...

Leslie Evans’s first business venture out of college was sewing patchwork pillows on a vintage featherweight Singer sewing machine. She sold her handmade pillows at craft fairs until deciding it was ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Isaac Merritt Singer of New York, New ...

Consumer Reports no longer updates this product category and maintains it for archival purposes only. What’s the best sewing machine for you? That depends on your skill level and budget. Before buying ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kase Wickman Sewing is one ...