dianeo

For years I only collected Singer and Kenmore machines. But this Stradivaro was a good buy and looked interesting. I am looking for a manual or one that is comparable to it. The model no. is J-A31 3166. From what I can tell, it has a left homing needle. Something I've never had before also. At least I haven't found anywhere to adjust the needle position. Would appreciate any info out there. Thanks so much!
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Macybaby

If the needle position is adjustable, it has another lever with LMR on it, yours does not have that so it would be left homing.

That is a nice looking machine! I love all the variations of these - all the "deluxe zigzag" machines.

huskyquilter

Wow! It looks like a 1950s caddy! I love it.

Rodney

That's a great looking machine! Great styling on that one.
Rodney

Sewnoma

That is a really COOL looking machine! That's exactly the kind of machine I want to find. I love the red arrowhead on the knob, and the blue body paint. Very nice find!

tessagin

Previous owners took good care of it.

Mariposa

Neat looking machine!

Cari-in-Oly

That's not the model number it's a manufacturing code and the serial number. It's a beauty.

Cari

Rodney

I think there's a yahoo group for Japanese machines. I think they also have a list of the manufacturers and JA codes. Code JA-31 should tell you who made it. Someone here probably knows too.
Rodney

joym

I thought the same thing.......cool, cool