Sewing Machine Collections are fascinating to view and the Collectors behind them are equally as fascinating with their wealth of knowledge about machines and their history. We are very fortunate to have two amazing collections and their collectors at the Machines & Makers Open Day this Sunday, 17 July. Charles Lithgow, who's collection spurred on the whole Machines & Makers Project, and Gordon Freegard will be on hand to discuss machines - theirs and yours if you wish - and all things related to these brilliant machines. Bring your old machine along and Gordon and Charles can help you date it and tell you more about its origins, 10am-4pm.
Gordon is the proud owner of the oldest sewing machine in Australia, the Singer No 1 (pictured), which will be one of the machines on display at Mundaring Hall. There is also a terrific video with Charles on MAC's website,http://www.mundaringartscentre.com.au/…/inspiration-for-the…
