manicmike

An Italian came to look at a 206 Singer a few months ago and didn't like it. When he asked what else I had I said a Necchi. He shook his head and said "No Necchis - no good" and instead took my 1938 201 which was missing its slide plate.
That machine (a supernova) was one of the smoothest machines I've ever had. I bought a Julia a few months ago and it's a great machine too. On the other side, Amelia's supernova was a real piece of crap, due to total lack of maintenance. They just need to be looked after and they'll look after you. So smooth.

Jeanette Frantz

Congrats Cathy!

Jeanette

Blackberry

Oh, I just love that lavender Necchi. I have the Lelia 515 which is kind of a salmon or pink color. I am looking for the cams and a manual for her.

oldsewnsew

is that model Necchi Italian made? the cams and drive pin look a lot like a Princess zigzag I have.

Mariposa

Looks like it was aq fun and successful trip!!

Macybaby

The machine says "made in Italy" right on the front - so I'm assuming it's Italian made. The seller told me that the family story is Grandma saved and save until she could afford to buy this machine - Grandma would have been in her early 40's at the time.

She's made it to DH's work bench. I think he's looking forward to getting this one up and running.

The bobbin winder is neat - open up the door and then push the winder over, and the tire lines up with the flywheel.







It also has a switch that goes from low speed to high speed with the motor (min/max) along with the light switch. This machine did not run with the light off.



And that oval plug? Looks like this machine can be converted to treadle - there is another hole on the back side and a channel for the belt in the housing - I assume it would enter via the bobbin winder hatch . . . this one would be really neat to use as a treadle!