International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society

Fostering the collecting of, and research into, sewing machines.

The Dorman Sewing Machine Company

A miniature Dorman Sewing Machine from a past ISMACS Auction

Dorman History

Invented by toolmaker Arthur Wileman in 1887, the Dorman sewing machine revolutionized portable sewing with its innovative sheet-metal design weighing under 3 pounds and costing less than a sovereign.

Using Your Attachments: The Underbraider

The ingenious Underbraider attachment transforms your ordinary sewing machine into a specialized braiding tool, allowing Victorian seamstresses to create elaborate decorative trims and embellishments with precision and ease.

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