Description
1955. Paperback cover has some wear tears and creases. Back cover has markings. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This Singer Automatic Zigzagger Manual from 1955 is a fascinating glimpse into the golden age of home sewing and the rise of the Singer Sewing Machine Company as a household name. Singer’s innovative zigzag stitch, introduced in the 1930s, revolutionized home sewing by allowing decorative stitching and reinforced seams. This manual, with its well-preserved interior pages, offers a window into the era when sewing machines transitioned from industrial tools to domestic appliances, empowering generations of homemakers to craft their own clothing and household items. Despite its worn exterior, a testament to its practical use over decades, this manual remains a valuable resource for vintage sewing enthusiasts, collectors of Singer memorabilia, and historians exploring the intersection of technology, domesticity, and women’s roles in mid-20th century America.