Meliss

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leonf

Hey Meliss, Welcome back. Don't be intimidated by the machine. Most folks rarely use any machine to it's limits, even a toaster. We find what we like, and if we need something else, then we look it up. If you only use it for straight stitch hemming it will last long and give better results than a modern Target Singer. And you have the potential to do really cool stuff with it, should you choose to push yourself.

Cari-in-Oly

Meliss if you were closer to me I'd take that machine off your hands in a heartbeat. I do have to revise my previous statement about its age though, it's a 60s machine not a 50s like I said before.

Cari

Meliss

leonf, Ok, thanks for the encouragement. Let's see what happens! Maybe you're right, it will definitely be better than the new cheap singer. I will give it a shot!

Cari, that's too bad you're not closer, I know some people would like to take full advantage of its sewing capabilities. But I'll give it a try for a year and see if I can report back here with any results.

OurWorkbench, thanks for the link to the cord earlier, I mistakenly thought it was someone else, greatly appreciated.

leonf

Meliss, Janey ( our workbench) is a great researcher and a nice person. We live 500 miles away, but I met her and John because of their postings on this board. She won't care that you gave me the credit.

Meliss

I didn't want to leave anyone out. I'll make a separate post about this process. Maybe ask for cleaning suggestions.

MadCow333

It looks like everything likes up so that you could just put a treadle belt on there and have a treadle zigzag. Maybe that's what the previous owner was intending. (But like me, could never get around to it. lol)

J3General

Fixing a cut electrical cord is fairly easy. Just research and give it a try. As mentioned, you may need to get replacement components for the cord at Sew-Classic. It looks like most other items included are pretty complete,and your Wizard is a low shank, Model 15 machine which makes buying additional attachments easy.

That is a really nice looking Wizard zigzag machine you have there. Don't be intimidated by teaching yourself to do sew. I have five granddaughters and one grandson, all under 5 y.o., and I taught myself to sew with two friend lessons, a bunch of youtube videos, and a desire to sew some special items for my grandkids. Good luck!

themadpatter

That machine is almost cherry! The label on the bobbin cover plate isn't even worn off! Its a really cute machine. Start learning to sew the way I did as a kid- make square things, then branch out. Hey, everyone can use another potholder, right?

ramonasct

This is a very late reply, but I just obtained a Wizard "Custom", 3KC 8846, which you indicated you have. I am trying to locate a manual, but have only found one place online and the website says due to health problems they may be late filling the order. I'm a little leery of sending credit card info under those circumstances. Do you have any info on where I might obtain a manual. Any help is appreciated and I do not want to inconvenience you in any way. Thanks for your response (and I hope you see this since it's nearly 2 yrs. after your post. Ramona in Mobile