A few months ago, I shared an amazing vintage sewing machine transformation on Facebook (the polka dot one at the end of this list), and boy did it get a response! I have 2 vintage beauties myself and would probably not have the courage to paint them without fear of retribution from my elders, ha! But, still, in a modern, artistic sort of way, these “redos” are amazingly creative, even awe inspiring. What do you think?
1. Â Singer (Red Custom Paint)
3. Â Singer Sewing Machine (Chalk Paint and Decoupage)
4. Â Singer (Custom Gold Metallic Decals)
So, would you paint your vintage machine?
Personally, I would be hard pressed to make it happen to my family machines but I’m totally interested in finding one out in the wild that needs some TLC. I would go for a turquoise blue color and make it pop!
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Comments & Reviews
I have one.
I would love to have a painted vintage machine. Since I have two Singer 15-91’s I have been playing with the thought of getting one of them decorated in some bright color possibly a cherry red. My thoughts are why not enjoy these machines with my personal touch. I surely am not worried about resale value. 🙂
I so want to find a vintage machine! I’d definitely paint it!
I would Totally do this to a machine! You’re right about the family one though – I probably couldn’t bring myself to decorate the one I’m inheriting from my Grandma. (was her mom’s) Luckily it’s already turquoise! ;D
Is the Singer custom paint job ( pink) a left handed sewing machine? I have only seen one other left handed sewing machine.
I bought a machine specifically for this–the man I wanted to paint mine stopped while mine was en route to me….those I have found to do this since, are priced right out of budget. I have not even been able to sell her for what I paid–(not including the costs of getting her in great working condition). I will continue to use her and maybe she will move in with a grand daughter when the time comes. my 221 born in 1948 will never get a make over but she is still beautiful in my eyes!!!
I just bought a 1957 Singer Featherweight and I could never do this to her. But maybe I could do it to a machine that was in really bad shape.
NO I would not paint the vintage sewing machine. I have my mother’s and have passed it along to my daughter and I would never paint it (and neither would she).
I totally understand Anna. I have two family feather weights and would not be able to have them painted. However, if I found one in bad shape, I would consider it.
~Heather
What kind of paint would you use? I just got a featherweight that needs a face lift. she runs great but looks like she’s been through a tough battle.
lol- Carol! I love that she still runs great. I’m not exactly sure what paint they used. My first thought would be something related to cars but I would suggest reaching out to a few places and see what they recommend.
-Heather
I just finished restoring my 127, she is midnight blue. The decals were a set of old model 15 that were not perfect but i think it adds to her look.