I probably should have checked with you all before I purchased this machine since I know nothing about it however, it seemed like a wonderfully great deal. The woman selling it just found she is in remission and wants to truly live and since she never really used the machine for anything for anything more than sewing her hubby's parashutes since he is a sky diver, she wanted the machine to go to someone who would use it and love it. She is going to travel the country. While I am happy for her, I am hoping the $50.00 I paid for the machine is worth it. Everthing I look up online seems to indicate the positive. I just have never heard anyone on hear refer to this particular brand before. Any help is welcome. I am a newbe to quilting so that is what it's primary purpose will be.

Necchi is a great machine!! Totally worth it.

Great brand!!! Show us pictures when you get her!!

Necchi is a fabulous machine. I had one from the 60's and stupidly gave it away, along with my 40's era Pfaff, when I was younger and far more stupid.

i have an older Necchi now, though it's my backup machine, it still runs like a top.

Is it a vintage Necchi? There is a Yahoo group for vintage Necchis, some of which are highly collectible.

Necchi=terrific. If I had the same chance I would jump on it.

Someone, not long ago on here bought and showed a picture of a Necchi sewing machine.

It was ME!!!!! DH steered me to the Vintage Necchi at a garage sale back at the end of May..... Mine is a Necchi BC ( straight stitch only) made in Italy @ 1940.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-124639-1.htm

hubby paid $10 bucks!! and it came with accessories and a singer clam shell buttonholemaker. LOL

I love my Necchi. I use it for upholstery and slip cover work as it is truly a work horse. I've never had a problem with it.

I have my Pfaff's for sewing/quilting/embroidery.

I think you got a great buy.

ali

Thank you for all your helpful comments, I am so glad I got it now. It had been checked out and the insides have all been taken apart, cleaned and oiled and given a clean bill of health. I think I made a good decision too. It even came with all the accessories. I am super excited to use it.

Congrats! My DH got me a vintage one about a year ago. Don't use it much, but it sews great. I bet those that say it is a workhorse are right, cause it is a really solidly built machine. Great buy!

Necchi is my main sewing machine, mines is a newer one with many stitch. it works hard and I love her. I also have several other brands but my girl is the one I do my sewing on.

Your machine was made in Italy. I, too, gave mine away (dummy me). I had it for almost 40 years and it never, never needed to go to the repair shop. I oiled it faithfully and it served me well. It was in a cabinet with a knee control. I have a fancy Viking and I love it, but I would take that Necchi back in a minute. Mine had cams. Enjoy your steel treasure--not a lot of plastic in those machines.

The lady I got it from said it would sew any material, that is why she got it. She had to be sure that what she used was good because she was using it on her husbands parachutes. Now that is faith in not only your sewing ability but your machine! And faith in your wife also! Wow

I agree! Man, he wouldn't want to tick her off would he? Just kidding ;)

Think I paid $40 for mine that came with a cabinet and attachments, etc. Mine also was made in Italy. Great machine.

Have you ever visited Billy's (Lostn51) Vintage Sewing Machine Shop on this board?

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43881-1.htm

It's where most vintage sewing machine collectors on this board hang out. We post photos of our latest vintage finds, drool over what others find, and get tips and such about all of the different everything and anything there is to know about vintage machine. To date, there are only 1263 pages. Start at the beginning or at the last page, post a 'hello' and then just follow along.

Let me warn you though... it can get addictive and everyone will want you to post photos of your Necchi. :-D

I just got a Necchi 3577 from a 90 year old woman who can no longer sew. It didnt come with a manual and i can't find one online. I just need to know how to thread it on the top and know which way the bobbin should wind in the case. I would like to have it working so I can pass it onto someone who doesn't have a machine. I also got an old MW J1265 from her. Am I crazy?

There is a vintage Necchi sewing machine group on Yahoo. Look for Necchi_Sewing_Circle and necchisewingmachineclub. They have manuals for many of the machines in the "files" section of the group. (Actually, you have to join the posting group first; then you can join the group where they keep all the manuals online.) Necchi is really different, so it helps to have a manual.

Crazy in good way.

I grew up sewing on a Necchi, would love to find one. Don't know where it went when Dad passed away:(

thank you

Check craigslist in your area or an area you will be traveling through or to. I see them from time to time in my State of Washington. :-D They have very solid reputations. :-D