Where to find the serial number on a Vesta sewing machine?
Other than these options you can check with an antique dealer and see what information they have on Vesta sewing machines. The most logical places you should find the serial numbers would be at the base of the machine, on its bottom, or at the back of the unit. So far no complete list of serial numbers has been found.
What kind of needle do you need for a Vesta sewing machine?
For the machine used as an example above, the needle you are looking for is a flank shaft needle and it is the only one designed to work with that model. You put the long groove side facing you when installing it in the machine. For a Saxonia TS, you should use a 12 x 1 needle. That is the size the machine was designed to work with.
What kind of sewing machine was made in Germany?
The Vesta Vibrating Shuttle sewing machine. Post First World War, the ‘Made in Germany’ was removed and the word ‘Foreign’ added… A late Vesta vibrating shuttle, a great machine to sew with. The Vesta VS Vibrating Shuttle sewing machine circa 1914
How did the Vesta furnace get its name?
1,500 workmen. The name Vesta comes from the Roman goddess of fire and the hearth, which is perfect for a machine that was forged from the great German furnaces. As a very important Roman Goddess her prayers were uttered daily in worship and of course we have all heard of the Vestal Virgins, but I digress.
How much does a Vesta sewing machine cost?
While eBay seems to have only 2 Vesta sewing machines for sale, this company has quite a few on hand. They use eBay which raises the question of why these models did not show up on an eBay search. The prices at that link, range from $20 to $200 approx with the most around $50.
Where did the name Vesta machine come from?
built up their own businesses making machines. 1,500 workmen. The name Vesta comes from the Roman goddess of fire and the hearth, which is perfect for a machine that was forged from the great German furnaces.
The Vesta Vibrating Shuttle sewing machine. Post First World War, the ‘Made in Germany’ was removed and the word ‘Foreign’ added… A late Vesta vibrating shuttle, a great machine to sew with. The Vesta VS Vibrating Shuttle sewing machine circa 1914
How much does a Singer sewing machine cost?
The first 20 years of production, the machines were clones of the Singer models and you might be able to find some of those to help you thread, fix, or maintain your Vesta sewing machine. This British Company has 2 manuals on sale and they go for only 4.95 BP.
