This week’s theme is Old-fashioned. It was not too easy for me to look for some thing that is oldfashion in manner. Nothing in our house look oldfashioned enough and I didn’t want to go out in the snow scouting around either. I looked through my Photobucket and found a few pictures that I consider “oldfashion”. These pictures were taken in my parents’ home during my last visit.
Picture of my grandfather hanging in the dining room. He was dressed in the typical Chinese men’s attire back in the early 1900s, I think. I don’t think men in China now dress like this anymore.
This is my mom’s sewing machine. I don’t see this oldfashion sewing machine around much as it is being replaced by the modern electric ones.
25/01/2008 at 3:58 pm Permalink
You grandfather is one handsome looking fellow no matter what he has on.
I remember my mom had a sewing machine like that. Then one Christmas my dad gave her an electric one which she loved. That woman could patch some jeans and she had to with me for a son.
Big huggies to ya. I am so happy to receive that big box of Malaysia you sent me. Had to fight the kids for my share of cuttlefish. Fought the missus for my crisps. lol. And the curry tasted yummy and kopi is getting me off to a good start each morning. I cannot say thank you enough. And thanks to DB too. Apologize for not expressing my thanks to you sooner.
SA, I’m thinking of getting an electric sewing machine myself. It will save me a lot of money for alterations.
No apologies needed. As long as you are in good health and being your crazy self, that is all I want to hear! Welcome back and you are very welcome!
25/01/2008 at 11:51 pm Permalink
That sewing machine is a classic. I got a similar one in my house!
26/01/2008 at 1:59 am Permalink
wah… I am so lazy to upload my entry.. hahaha.. so sleepy because I take flu medicine..and so busy because my senior maid was quit yesterday..
26/01/2008 at 7:07 am Permalink
the sewing machine is classic and your Grandad was handsome:)
26/01/2008 at 7:27 am Permalink
I notice alot of chinese families have an ancestor picture looking like that. In some way they look alike..heehee
My mom in-law still keeps that sewing machine in her bedroom
26/01/2008 at 7:28 am Permalink
both are terrific old fashioned photos!!!
Mine is posted, I hope you can drop by. I love visitors. Happy weekend.
26/01/2008 at 7:32 am Permalink
those are great old-fashioned stuff u got! mine’s up too!
26/01/2008 at 9:36 am Permalink
Oh very old fashion sewing machine. I got sewing machine but it’s more high technology already. Happy weekend! mine is up too please check it out!
Old Fashioned Clothing
26/01/2008 at 12:28 pm Permalink
oh wow, the sewing machine is a classic - wonderful entry. nice old fashioned photo of your grandfather too. nice job on the theme!
My old-fashioned photo is here if you get a chance.
have a nice weekend!
26/01/2008 at 2:31 pm Permalink
This is the second treadle sewing machine I have seen on today’s theme and it looks like yours is definitely in regular use. I have one in a cabinet exactly like that one, but the decorations are different and mine had been electirfied. It is missing some of the parts to make it work as a treadle. I have been able to collect some of them to restore it to its former state, but have not been able to find a “pittman arm”. You can find out the date of its manufacture and where it was made at the Singer company website by looking up int serial number.
BTW, your grandfather is handsome, too.
27/01/2008 at 2:08 am Permalink
Ooo… that’s a lovely old-fashioned sewing machine. I remember using them I was in high school, attending sewing class. Hahaha
27/01/2008 at 4:15 am Permalink
wah….your grandpa looks very strict - was he? but i love those clothes that they used to wear. n that sewing machine…? my mum has one n it’s in perfect condition. she used it to sew my wedding dress. in fact, everything that she has swen for us was with that machine. really cool!!