I was in thrift shops today looking for fabric (no joy) but I did find and buy an old Necchi sewing machine. The owner's manual says 1951. The owner of the thrift shop assured me it works fine and it has the box of attachments. I paid $25 for it. I have never heard of a Necchi before. Is anyone familiar with it? A Singer Featherweight, it definitely is not...more like a heavyweight. But maybe that means it is built to last.

My Mom had one and it was a work horse. I loved it, my sister took it to Alaska. :cry:

My first sewing machine was a Necchi. I don't know about other's experiences, but it was probably made in the '70's and it didn't last long for me:< Clunked out and was cheaper to get a new machine than fix. I think the older ones like what you purchased would be better built(as the older ones all seem to be).

The old Necchi's are supposed to be very good. Sounds like you got a good deal.

I bought one in 1980. Great machine. I recently gave it to my daughter and I am regretting it. Might ask for it back.

I used my mom's Necchi when I was in high school, mid '60s. Had cams that you would insert for fancy stitching. it was a heavy metal machine in a cabinet. My mom gave it to me years later and, like a fool, I gave it away. wish I had it back (:

Thanks, I'll post a photo if I can. I figured for the money I couldn't go too far wrong. If I don't use it I can pass it on to someone else.

I have a Necchi, I love that thing!

Is it a new one or an old one?

My mom traded in her FW for a 1955 Necchi. It was a workhorse. I used it until my DH dropped it on the floor and cracked the housing. Forced me to by the Janome 6500 :P