It is a mini sewing machine produced by the french company "Pic-Bien" around 1950. This antique toy sewing machine ... Also she would let me know how to sew properly ;) It was in very bad shape ...

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 ...

Even the most talented engineers can be stymied by simple repair ... plenty of other vintage machines. This problem hit much closer to home. [Marc’s] daughter wanted to sew a Halloween costume.