Bonjour from France

I don't really have anything of substance to add to my blog right now, since I'm 4500 miles away from my sewing machines for a few months.   My "sewing room" is now reduced to a little sewing kit I brought along and my "sewing" has been limited to the occasional mending of my clothing or sewing on a button. 

My "Sewing Room" for the next few months!

But I still can't resist taking pictures of old sewing machines even in France.  I was surprised to see a couple of Singer stores like the one above - there is actually one in Paris as well this one here in Amiens.  But sadly they are both closed.  "à louer" = "for rent".  

 

 No vintage machines here, but I still thought it was an interesting photo of a sewing machine dealer.

 

This one I saw in the window of an alterations shop in Metz.  

 

Best of all was the YARD SALE!  Or as the French call it, "vide grenier" which means "empty attic."  There, among some military relics, including what looks like some helmets from the First World War (this town is near the border of France and Germany), was a vintage Singer.    

January 2020 UPDATE:

After another trip to Europe, I have to add one more sewing machine photo.  This one from Italy.  You can see why I couldn't resist!