Nani's Necchi!
>> Wednesday, June 23, 2010
How's that for a catchy post title? 
So here she is in all her turquoisy glory. (Boy do you think my grandmother preplanned for me or what?!) 
The 1955 Necchi Automatic Supernova Ultra sewing machine my grandmother (Nani) bought to sew drapes for the house she and my grandfather bought that same year.
The sewing machine she sewed on until she couldn't sew anymore. And now she's mine.
Every tool and attachment still in perfect working order and all stored away in the little box it came in.
Instruction manual and supplementary manual
I need to have it cleaned and the insulation on the wiring has corroded so needs to be redone, but other than that, she's in great condition and I can't wait to start using her!
What vintage family treasures have you uncovered lately? I'm linking up with Suzanne over at Coloradolady for Vintage Thingies Thursday. Head on over and check out all the other vintage lovelies!
20 comments:
Oh! You are so lucky to have this sewing machine, when you take it in to be repaired don't let them tell you it can't be repaired, thats usually their way of trying to sell you a new machine. These old machines have metal moving parts, no plastic...they last forever.
I do not know much about sewing machines, as that was not my thing. My mother was our seamstress. She had old Singer. In fact, my sister still has it. It has all the original paper work and parts. Just needs a new belt and it would be like new.
Really neat. This was well taken care of!
Turquoise is such a lovely color!
You are very lucky to have all those accessories!
That reminds me of the Singer my family got in 1958 when I was learning to sew. It had a blond desk cabinet too.
Wow - it is very apparent that Nane loved her Necchi! Such wonderful condition!
What a treasure.
Such interesting parts came with it. I'm jealous of your nice sewing table and chair. My mom bought mine with the machine for me in 1969, and although it was expensive, its actually cheaply made and ugly! But I'm still using my machine (Singer Touch and Sew) and the cabinet and chair over 40 years later.
Kathy
What a treasure!!! My grandma had one of these machines to, that I now have. I just had it serviced, but have not used it. I think hers was an industrial machine...not sure! I will have to display mine on VTT one day soon! Yours is a lovely machine!
I love that turquoise sewing machine!
What a treasure and a in the perfect color! :-)
The old machines are the best. You'll enjoy sewing on this one, I'm certain. ~ Sarah
That is amazing, a beautiful treasure on its own but even more special because it was your grandmother's. She really took great care of it, too.
You are so lucky to have your grandma sewing machine. I just love the Terquoise color. I hope you get it fixed and start showing us some pretty things you make with it. Blessings, Vicky
What a wonderful family heirloom. Love that color!
What a gorgeous sewing machine! Love the colour.
Pretty, pretty! Mine is a 1952 Singer, but it's black - I love the aqua of your Necchi! I refuse to go new - you should have seen me arguing in design class when I was in college with the professor! :)
Oh what a vintage beauty!! And a great keepsake treasure! I love it. and the blue is so trendy right now! LOL
Oh my. I love this! I collect vintage sewing machines, "mini and biggies" and this is so wonderful! Also love your blog, its so sweet!
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Thanks for sharing,
Terry
Oops, one more thing, yes my little Dainty Miss pieces are useful as well as decorative. This set is the sugar, creamer, salt and pepper and jam pot.
Terry
A TREASURE from your Gram!!!!...can't wait to see all your yet to be created goodies...you are a blessed Gal!!!
What a neat sewing machine and to come with all the attachments is amazing. Looks like she took excellent care of it.
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