You know, looks aren’t everything. When we found this machine, it was in a cabinet. Of course, we removed it, as The Sewing Machine Project does not take cabinets, and it’s a good thing, or I WOULD have to rent a U-HAUL! This machine has had a busy life, I believe. The paint is FAR from perfect, but ohhhh, with some oil and a little love, it purrs. You could easily sew with this machine at any time during sleeping hours and not stir a soul! It is strong and quiet, and makes lovely stitches. I’ll show you the ‘after’ pictures first.
It came with the original manual, but I copied it to digital form, and printed a copy to send with the machine.
It sews straight, zig zag and blind stitches.
Now I will tell you show you the ‘dirt’ (and clean) on this machine! You will have to click to enlarge photos to see the details.
The machine was FILTHY, and the edge of the bed had some severe paint damage.
A little soap and water, and Almond Appliance Touch-Up paint fixed it right up!
Nothing was ‘stuck’ on it, and it appeared to have been oiled recently, but I did my normal ‘clean and oil’ on it anyway. I started to fall in love with it, just I do all the machines I work on, but I reminded myself who these machines were for, and now that I have blogged about it, I will put it in it’s suitcase and carry it downstairs to be with the ‘others’ waiting to go to Madison.
great job on cleaning it up. beautiful stitches!!
ReplyDeleteThe stitches look as perfect as any I've ever seen. Wow! Would be easy to fall in love with it. Good job of cleaning it up.
ReplyDeleteWow, another sewing machine! You do beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteNice machine! I have a Kenmore 158.511 that is as quiet as can be. Its and endloader too...
ReplyDeleteMy friend needs a manual for a necchi alco ss46 and it looks like this model. Is there a way she could receive a copy of the manual?
ReplyDeleteI need a copy of the manual for this particular machine. It belonged to my mom and my sister gave it to me after my mom passed. Can i purchase a copy from you? I love this machine and want to use it.
ReplyDeleteMay i purchase a copy of the manual for this particular machine from you? The one i have belonged to my mom and im not sure where she bought.my mom passed 2 yrs ago and my sister told me i could have it. I love the machine and am excited about using it, i just font know much about it.
ReplyDeleteLeonard soto. You must give me your email address for me to help you.
ReplyDeleteLeonard soto. You must give me your email address for me to help you.
ReplyDeleteSorry here it is and thank you! leonor_soto@yahoo.com
DeleteHi Michelle, great post! I also am in need of a manual for this machine, it's my mothers and I am going to try it out. I think it could use a good cleaning and oiling but I have no idea where to start. You can reach me at thefordness@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle, great post! I also am in need of a manual for this machine, it's my mothers and I am going to try it out. I think it could use a good cleaning and oiling but I have no idea where to start. You can reach me at thefordness@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog, sounds like you really enjoy your projects, your machine looks just like mine:) I found my Necchi-Alco a709-5 at a Goodwill and brought it home so excited to try it out and a year has gone by and haven't got it up and running yet, it somewhat works but has issues, I will have to probably take it to an expert.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I know nothing about this machine and was hoping I could also purchase a copy from you somehow?
Thanks for the read,
Elizabethspr3@gmail.com
Could you provide your email address? You are a no-reply blogger so I cannot respond to you. Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteMy husband and I are so excited with your quick response, we are trying to figure out how to properly do this so that I am on your reply list.
I am in need of the Necchi-Alco a709-5 manual we have no paper work with the machine.
email to(elizabethspr3@gmail.com)
Thanks
Thank you so much for your very quick response.
ReplyDeleteWe are trying to figure out this machine, we loaded the thread and bobbin and the machine goes like you expect except they thread and bobbin won't link:-( Grrrr....To be continued...
Would it be possible to get a copy of the manual for the Necchi-Alco A-709-4?
ReplyDeleteI have one that my mother gave me (used) back when I was a teen. It didn't come with a manual then, and I've rather neglected it over the years. Despite that it's help up with regular use, until now. I'd be a bit more confident opening it up with a manual.
Thanks in advance for any thing you can share/suggest.
April
If it's still possible, could I also get a copy of the manual?
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TIA!
If it is still possible, could I also get a copy of the manual?
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TIA!
Hello! My email is Ashblythephotography@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteCould I get a copy of the manual as well? Thank you so much!
Can I get a manual too? Sugalite66@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if I could purchase a copy of the manual as i have this machine and no manual mine is in very good shape and have had since I was a young girl and am now 70
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