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Sewalot
For collectors & enthusiasts of
antique sewing machines
and great stories. Alex, In a sea of bland, boring sewing machine websites, Sewalot stands head and shoulders above the rest, with real stories, history, information and tales. Keep it up. Regards A. B.
Hi Alex, I am one of the
millions of followers of your website's. I love the vast
information you have and can only dream to have a
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PATCHES OF HEAVEN Random Threads Vol I
The history of the sewing machine
Elias Howe inventor of the sewing machine Or was he?
Alex's book Skylark SKYLARK COUNTRY Random Threads Vol II
Ideal Sewing machine
HIGH STREETS & HEDGEROWS Random Threads Vol III
The Hamilton Giant
The
history of the sewing machine.Or the
long and winding road.
Smith & Egge little comfort sewing machine
Askaroff Family Crest
My first toy sewing machine
German giants
How a farmer became a millionaire without a lottery ticket
One of the rarest machines in the world
Pioneers or profiteers?
Inventor of the four motion feed, maybe!
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Hello, my site has thousands of visitors. It is a large site with many pages so take your time and save it for future visits. If there is anything you need to ask just drop me a line anytime:alexsussex@aol.com
I must add a little note to thank all the hundreds of people, who, over the last two decades have helped build this educational site with their information, pictures, documents and photos.
The site falls into several sections. The sewing machine section which has antique sewing machines for sale Then there is my antique sewing machine collection plus lots of helpful sewing hints. There is the super book section. Which has my sewing stories, history, information and fun stuff. And of course my story pages full of true sewing stories and laughter. The Main Site Index has everything else.
Scroll down and enjoy.
listen to one of Alex's stories.
Looking for the ideal present? Try one of my
books.
See the last Millennium Calendar
See me on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-NVWFkm0sA&list=UL
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The history of the sewing machine.Or the long and winding road.
Collier & Sons Sewing Machines
S E W A L O T
H O M E P A G E
The legend his six wives and his 24 children. Henry VIII eat your heart out.
Guild Master Craftsmen
Moldacot
Main site Index
Walter Hunt
Why Write? by Alex Askaroff
Arm & Platform the first free-arm sewing machine
The
most beautiful sewing machine in the world
and a Goddess.
Elias Howe Genius or fraud?
Remington
Vickers
New Home Little Worker sewing machine
Raymond & Weir New England sewing machines
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The ultimate sewing machine fault finder. |
TENSION DRIVING YOU MAD! Try Al's solutions |
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Listen to one of Alex's stories. Have
a few moments to spare? Then take a journey with me to
my part of the world. News Flash! Both Sussex Born and Bred, and Corner of the Kingdom are now available instantly on Kindle and iPad.
My latest books, Sussex Born & Bred, And Corner of the Kingdom are now on sale at Amazon.com. Mail me for details: alexsussex@aol.com or visit
Time to relax...Read
one of Alex's stories
The Sewalot site is run by Alex Askaroff. The enterprise was founded on service, quality and genuine enthusiasm for sewing machines. Alex is a long term member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen. Alex grew up in the sewing industry and as a teenager undertook a four- year engineering course, qualifying in 1976, yeah he's no spring chicken. After qualifying he was trained by further experts from Jaeger and the sewing trade then spent 10 years on the factory floor at the family firm before founding his own business. Alex has around 35,000 customers in his area from schools to businesses, factories to farms, hotels to hospitals, just about anywhere there are sewing machines, from boot-patchers to sailmakers, plus all those happy quilters and patchworkers. One of Alex's hobbies has always been collecting early sewing machines after trying to rescue six from a skip as a child. He now owns one of the finest collections of early 19th century machines. Alex has had work published across the world from Australia to America and is considered one of the few experts in early pioneering machines and their inventors. Fancy watching a video of one of my old machines? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-NVWFkm0sA&list=UL Alex's Biography
This is the great bit. Through popular request (okay pestering over many years) many of Alex's most popular stories have been put together into a trilogy of sewing books. They are much in the same theme as James Herriot on his travels around the Yorkshire Dales. They have sold in there thousands all over the world. Stunning reviews. Ready to have a laugh? Read a few of his stories online now! Fancy a fascinating read about a turbulent time long ago and one girls struggle? TENSION DRIVING YOU MAD!
Try
Al's' solutions
As a
new collector I have found your site
has increased my knowledge in
a short time to a degree
that I couldn't have
imagined.
Dear Alex,
Alex, In a sea of bland, boring sewing machine websites, Sewalot stands head and shoulders above the rest, with real stories, history, information and tales. Keep it up. Regards A. B.
The genius of Elias Howe and his invention that changed our world
I went to your website
expecting to find the typical, sterile, format and
instead found your art. What a wonderful surprise.
Hello there!
Hi Alex,
I've read your research. Thank you very much. It was
very helpful.
Well done Alex... best regards, Maria Jasmine Hi Alex: I had
been looking for information about my Singer. I was
so excited to find your site. Thank you for all the
information! Hi Alex
Dear Alex:
Just a few lines to thank you for your excellent article on Elias Howe. Most books on invention devote only a few pages at most to the inventor of this marvelous Machine. Your article is the most comprehensive I have ever read on this topic. Also you have a very relaxed writing style along with a delightful sense of humour. Thanks again for your efforts. Wayne McVittie Stouffville, Ont. Canada Alex, Oh my God! How I enjoyed your website! Thank you! Charlie.
Hi Alex,
Alex,
Your site is the best, literally. I have a Wheeler
Wilson 8 and your site has more information than any
other. Thanks for your work.
Carole Indiana, USA
Hi Alex,
Dear Alex,
Fancy watching a video? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-NVWFkm0sA&list=UL
Oh my goodness, thank you very much! All the time you put into
your site is very appreciated. It is a precious gift that you
have given thousands and thousands of people with your research.
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Sewalot is run by Alex Askaroff: alexsussex@aol.com