Hello I just acquired my third VSM and it is a Cinderella sewing machine. It is missing the spool pin and the light. Any ideas how I can find those missing parts?

Those take stock parts - try sew-classic

hi
Does anyone know any thing about this machine? All it says on the machine is J.C. Penny Penncrest model # 30000. There were no cams with machine, but I know it takes them. Do you know which kind? I am trying to save this machine and clean it up . It is very dirty and probably hasn't been used in years. If you know any thing about it I could use the help. I have no manual for it. But I need to get one. All I got was the machine. I bought it at the goodwill. I gave $10.00 for it. It was sitting in a corner looking sad so I took it home with me. It works but need oil and a very good cleaning. Was this a good buy?
thank you,
Delilah

Sewing machine movie
 

I was spinning the dial on Net Flex last night and hopped on a movie staring Adam Sandler. Movie was called "Cobbler" I really enjoyed it despite Sandler. Story is based on a cobbler's treadle machine.

I need some help. :( I am working on a Necchi 554 and I have tried everywhere I can think of for help and had no luck.
I am trying to remove the stitch width knob assembly. Two screws under the outer knob hold the assembly to the machine. To get at them you need to remove the stitch width knob and stitch selector. I removed the set screws on the numbered (outer) ring and the setscrews inside of the machine. It still won't come out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
~Grant~

Numbered outer ring and stitch selector.
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Inside of the machine. Those two screws are out of the white plastic piece.
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I just replied to your question on the yahoo groups. Oops.
I told you to check here too. looks like you already did. :shock:
Finding the right cams for any of these old Japanese zigzag machines can be painful. There just isn't a lot of information on what fits what. I started a cam thread here a while back trying to help with the problem but it hasn't developed into a good resource yet.
Rodney

How bigga pry bar you got?

I have one made from a spring leaf out of an old farm wagon. It usually gets things to come apart.....

CD in Oklahoma

Does anyone know anything about the availability of bobbin parts for an old 1870 Bergmann?

There is a Treadle On Gathering and Academy (TOGA) in October at Mena, Arkansas. More details are on my website: www.quiltandsew.weebly.com I hope some of you can join us!

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My PSA on a Necchi 554.
I have been working on a very pretty Necchi 554 for the past two weeks. I love Necchi's, but I would have to say that if you don't already have a 554, and want one, you need to carefully check it out before buying it. It has a few weak plastic parts that crack, and or, break. Including the cam stack (not easy to check without disassembly $$$). None of these plastic parts have been available since the 70's. Make sure that it sews as it should. Special attention should be made to check out the stitch width and the special built in stitches functions. Otherwise, walk away. UNLESS, 1. You are close to me in Brookfield, IL, and don't mind spending a lot to fix it (if it is possible-it may not!). 2. You want a pretty Straight Stitch only machine that takes cams that you can't use on it. 3. You know a retired Necchi Tech with spare NOS 554 parts (I want to meet him!). Or, 4. You want it for display only. :(
It is sad to me that such a pretty machine that runs, sews, has cams, and is in great condition has such problems as these. When running and sewing like new (as this machine is now) it is an absolutely fabulous machine. Like most vintage Necchi's.
I have been working on machines all of my life. Sewing machines almost exclusively for about the past decade. I will be honest, this machine was a challenge even for me. There are no service manuals for it, no exploded views, no tech manuals, nothing, let alone, any good detailed pictures or info on it. Most definitely an "Advanced" machine to take on. Not even for an intermediate level tech IMHO. Necchi's are complex machines with close tolerances and can require special equipment to tune and adjust. Unless you can do the work yourself, I would go with a Supernova. Almost the same machine with metal where some of the plastic parts are, and more availability on used replacement parts.
However, ... If you have a 554 in good working condition, ... You have a rare gem that few have, and should be proud of it. Along with that you have some bragging rights and some "Cred" among collectors. If you do have one, please respect it and take care of it. It truly is a fantastic gem.
I would like to take a moment to thank my friend and contemporary, Nelson Maynard of Lawrenceburg, KY for helping me on this obscure machine. If you are near him, and need work done on a vintage or antique machine, he is one of the few people I trust and can recommend with confidence.
~Grant~