Necchi 1951 machine
#1
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.
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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).
#6
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 (:
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