r/vintagesewing

I found this on FB marketplace for $100 CAD including the table, I’ve read that the 401A is really durable and great for domestic sewing! She said it’s in excellent condition, but I wanted to ask here if any of you guys can see anything wrong with it (since I wouldn’t know what to look for).

Note: she said she’s not sure how to thread it properly which is why it’s like that lol

Also, I currently have a Singer Heavy Duty. Are there any special parts other than the presser feet and class 66 bobbins that I have to buy? Thank you in advance!

Hello,

I am not familiar with this machine. The brand is necchi, it is made in Italy. Does anyone know the model name ? Would it need a lot of work for it to be usable? Is this worth 70 cad at the thrift store ?

TIA

I ordered some parts last week and got them yesterday. I plugged her in for the first time and got light. She was kinda sluggish, though so I left it for this morning, after I could clean up a little and oil.

I replaced the cracked pulley knob, belt, and tire bobbin. The drive belt was past the last leg. Bobbin winder works really well, but I had to pull the flywheel apart and clean it to get the clutch to work. The light bulb that came with it was still good, but I ordered an LED and like the light better from that anyway.

I was pretty impressed with how the outside cleaned up, but the guts were kinda gross. Luckily, a lot of that brown came off with just a little sewing machine oil soak.

Everything moves wonderfully, now that she is all oiled up. Unfortunately, I can't tell you how she sews, because I forgot to order the screw that holds the dang presser foot on.

This is something I haven't done with sewing machines before, so I feel quite accomplished doing what little I did!

My partner insisted that I name this machine. Giving in to pressure, I named her Dorothy, after my grandmother who was responsible for my first notions hoard. My other sewing machines don't have names, but he is particularly enamored with this one, even though he doesn't sew. Maybe he will start so I have a coconspirator in fabric collecting.

Hello, I’m new to sewing and want to purchase my first sewing machine. Preferably a vintage machine to start learning on. I found one on Facebook market that does both straight and zig zag patterns but don’t know if the pricing is fair. After asking the seller a couple questions I come to find out that it was professionally serviced almost a year ago and is issuing the wonder wheel and the rest of the accessories. It only comes with the presser foot and the bobbin case as well as with the table. The lowest they will go is $150. Is that fair?

Note: I have been researching that this machine is only worth $200 with all the accessories and the wonder wheel but I haven’t been able to find any good deals where I’m at. Should I just be patient and keep waiting?

I thought these were supposed to be all metal, but mine has one plastic gear, and it is broken, making my machine unusable.

I have removed what I can see to remove to access it, but I cannot tell how to get it off so I can replace it. I know there are 3d printing patterns for the part, so clearly people do this, but I haven’t been able to find videos or posts about one situated like mine is.

Only the top, bottom, and left side of the machine open or come off, so my access points are limited.

Also, if I can fix this and it going again, how do I prevent this from happening again?

Its missing a foot pedal

I found this box of parts at the thrift today. I'm mainly wondering if any will work with my 500A Rocketeer, especially the walking foot. I think most are for later slant shank Singers, but will they fit the 500? Thanks!