Thanks for the video. I dropped this machine down a full set of stairs. Landed on bare concrete floor. Destroyed the cabinet and bent a spool pin. Am using it today to sew facemasks. Never lift your machine by the plastic handle. I knew this.at the time but had to be reminded the hard way.

When people say quiet machine, nothing compares to my vintage Kenmore that sews so gentle even at higher speed. This clanks a lot in comparison.

Wow! Does this ever bring back memories!!! I still have my Mom's Necchi in storage. It's been quite a while since I've seen it, but I can remember her teaching me how to use it. I remember controlling it with a knee pedal (pretty sure that's not a technical term!). It weighed a ton! Had to be careful lowering it back into the cabinet. I remember taking the bus to go to the sewing store for a replacement belt. After a while, she got resourceful & bought 2 at a time..."just in case". The good old days, to be sure!

I picked up a 1953 BU Nova in very good condition. What a great precision tool, well crafted, real smooth gearing (like butter), and heavy duty/very heavy casting. Weighs 40 lbs. with carrying case. Motor can slow and hold at a crawl. And yes, very quiet. I made an excellent purchase choice. I love it! Was very surprised actual how small the machine is. It's somewhat compact.

@jayanthiramakrishnan5130

5 жыл бұрын

How nice! How much did you actually pay for the beauty!?

I just picked one of these up for $40. Not knowing much about it, I think I came out in the “GREEN”. I have Singer 111 W155 and a Singer 257, this has quickly become my favorite. Slow, easy, and still powerful. I feel that if James Bond could sew this would have been the machine he would have used. Thank you fo making this.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

5 жыл бұрын

I concur about your James Bond comment!! Many folks love sewing with these and I have noted that people who sew heavy fabrics for marine applications are especially fond of the Necchi BU models.

Yup, I have a sailboat. Just got one for my sailboat projects that I have lined up. The cool thing about these BUs is they use high-shank feet, which opens you up to a whole world of useful industrial feet with attachments. I paid 156.00 with delivery on eBay. It looks pretty clean and has a full range of accessories and a case that's in fair condition. Thank you for the videos!

Thank you so much for getting back to me on a walking foot for the Nova BU. Its makes sense if available and made in 1954, my mom would have had it, and its never mentioned in the manual. It runs great, like the heavy duty workhorse it is, and I have the full 7-drawer mahogany cabinet it drops down into for storage.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

3 жыл бұрын

What a great family heirloom you have. And so nice that its still useful for sewing as well.

Hi Dana. It really depends on what kind of leather you are wanting to sew. Density is hugely important. Garment weight leather like you see me stitching on is just fine. Any leather, no matter how thick, has to be flexible and not hard/dense. No matter what you see in other videos, I would NOT sew any kind of men's leather belts or knife sheathes or any kind of shoe sole hard leathers. Even most industrial machines will not handle those. Only special walking foot machines can sew on heavy leather and even then, only certain models of industrials. When working with light garment leathers such as the ones I show, you want to use leather tip needles which make the machine's work easier. Good luck.

Iv worked on around 10 vintage sewing machines and just recently got one of these for free with the original manual and all the attachments plus the original oil can and iv got to say it's not vary big but it's a freaking tank of a sewing machine and vary well built

Just picked up my first working Necchi. (I have a Necchi BF Mira, that needs motor rewiring) It is a BU in a nice walnut cabriole leg cabinet. It's obviously sat for a long time and needed a good cosmetic cleaning, oiling, and detailing of the shuttle race...... but it purrs like it was new! Thanks for your informative and well executed videos, they helped me to get my BU up and running, and learn how to operate it. Did I say that I paid $5. for it

Pretty amazing! I was gifted one and would enjoy having it restored!

You are amazing! Thank you for taking the time to make this wonderful video!!

Found one at a thrift store for $20 a few years ago, I still need to restore it though. Came in a wooden case but I love it so much and can't wait to get it fixed. Hopefully soon

I just acquired a Necchi BCJ. Mine is stipple grey, maybe slightly greenish. No zigzag, but it seems very very robust, it sews through many layers very easily. Thanks for the content. Keep up the good work. BS'D

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

The zig zags on a Necchi machine was different and unique from other sewing machines because their oscillating shuttles were not stationary like conventional machines. The Necchi sewing machines shuttles were designed to move from left to right with the needle shaft to create a stitch for zig zag and decorative stitches. This reduced the access time between the shuttle hook and the needle thread during the stitch formation. It also reduced stitch skipping and enhanced stitch accuracy 100%. Great video.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Your just described part of why Necchis make some of the most beautiful ZigZag stitches ever seen!!

The reason it was made heavy is because the owner of the company also owned a foundry so had the metal at his disposal.

Great presentation.

got one of these as a housewarming present a few years ago and finally getting around to learning to use it!! this video was super helpful and informative- thank you!! do you have any advice on where to find a manual or users guide?

I just found a Necchi mod. H and o what a machine . Got it for 50.00 US and it has all it's attachment's. From stich one I was hooked [ no pun intended ]. just a all round good sewer !!!!!!!!!

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Great find there Bill. They are some of the best ever made IMHO!

what does it cost to have one restored? I have my grandmother's!! I would love to be able to use it!

Nice video. Do you know the thickest or heaviest thread the Necchi BU Nova can take?

Nice!

Hi there...what kind of used vintage machine would you recommend for sewing leather? Thank you

I have a Necchi BU I recently purchased and the clamp for the needle is ever so slightly hitting the top of the presser foot. Any ideas why ? Thanks

Where do I find parts for the necchi Bu nova 1956? I need to fix the bobbin winder.

i just got one. need to know if there is a screw for the feed dog lever that goes on the right underneath. it looks to me it is missing i.e. that is why the feed dogs wont stay up. any thoughts and if so where can i get a replacement or what size is the screw?

Hello i have found a nice necchi bu i am looking to buy. Any tips to gauge what condition it may be in? Any potential problem areas for this model? Also do these have only knee lever or foot pedal as well? Thank yu

I have a Necchi QS60 and I wanted to know if you knew anything about these machines I seem to be having a lot of trouble with mine it’s brand new seems like the tension has to be adjusted quite a lot and I’m having trouble with seems puckering .

Do you have bobbins or a manual for a Nicchi BF Nova?

Good instruction. Do you have a similar machine for sale? Or can you recommend a commercial store that has that model used and in good condition please.

I just inherited a Necchi like this, but it doesn't work at all. Is there a off and on switch somewhere? I plugged it in a working plug, but it's still dead. Any suggestions?

Looking to have a green BU Nova tuned up. Looking for a good source.

I tried using other brands of type 15 bobbin and only the necchi brand bobbins worked in mine.

Hi, I've been looking at various Necchi to buy. Do you (or anyone) know what the main differences are for the BU, BF, Automatic, Mira, etc... And did the Nova series come before the Supernova? I assume so. Lastly, if I was to get the penultimate of this brand (for home use) what would that be? I assume the Supernova Ultra Mark 2 from the late 50's or early 60's?

hi. do you know BV Necchi sewing machine? what is it for?

can you help us figure out how to remove the knee pedal from the bracket? it is broken and we need to get it out to repair it and cant get it out of the cabinet, thanks for any input!! love your videos, has helped us so much learn how to run this wonderful machine!

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandy. Funny you should ask as I took off the one on my current Necchi BU Mira to clean and inspect it. I had hoped to show how it comes off but the angle, lighting and camera challenges would not cooperate. I will look and see if I can reattempt to video this. They are designed to come off, but are not as obvious and simple as the Singers were. Thanks for the question and video idea!

I have both a Necchi BU and a Singer Featherweight 221. Do you think I can use either one to sew decorative patches on a pillow case? They both are straight stitch machines that also zig zag. I'm afraid that the patch work might be too heavy duty. Any help and recommendations you have would be appreciated.

@mcjazzaroni

3 жыл бұрын

The Necchi can definitely handle it, use a new needle.

Hi, I purchased this same machine with the cabnant you mentioned, in beautiful condition. (tons of cob webs)Found it and at a thrift store, paid $75.00 total. However the cords look very old and somewhat hard so I am afraid to plug it in. When I asked the associate at the thrift store if I could test it out, another customer overheard me. She approached us and stated, it was her machine and it sews beautifully. I took her word for it and brought it home. Haven't had the electoral cords replaced as of yet. Can I trust any sew and vac astablishement to change cords out? Thank you so much for your video. Fun facts and information. I own 7 sewing machines and had never heard of a Necchi before. It came with the instruction book, perchaced information along with many excecories and an old bobbin case full of bobbins.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

3 жыл бұрын

With all due respect to the prior owner, I would find a reliable Sew-Vac shop and ask them to provide a full inspection including the electricals. Necchis are amazing machines (I have one for my own use), but time affects all brands and electrical parts particularly. Once it has been maintenanced, they can be remarkable sewing machines.

Hello, I recently acquired the same machine in the mahogany cabinet. It seems work well but does not feed the fabric. Do you have any idea what I might be doing wrong?

@mcjazzaroni

3 жыл бұрын

Check the feed dog lever inside the bobbin area.

@Vintage Sewing Machine Garage - Please! You could tell if the Necchi BU Nova sewing machine. Can you stitch zig-zag stitches, embroidery stitches and straight stitch using double needle?

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know for sure but if it is possible, your manual would indicate this.

@eldersandim3008

5 жыл бұрын

@@VintageSewingMachineGarage Thank you my friend.

I just found one of these at a thrift store and it only has a short power chord but no foot pedal. When I plug in the power chord the machine automatically runs on its own at full speed. I can not see where I would even plug in a foot pedal and feel very confused. any suggestions?

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

4 ай бұрын

I think I "Might" know. Most of the Necchi's I've come across have speed controllers but few had them as foot pedals. Speed control was either by a pedal style device or a box unit mounted under the table with a lever connected so the sewer could have their feet free to rest. The lever is normally found just under the table to the right side of where you might place your knees. NOTE: Before trying to plug in the machine again, I would keep it unplugged while you have someone hold up the machine tilted back so you can take a flashlight and look down below to see where the power cord from the machine (its very short) plugs into another cord that leads to the knee speed control box normally mounted to the right interior front panel of the table. ALSO NOTE: Necchi machines were made a lot more robustly than were their electrical cords. ALL CORDS can dry rot and need replacement but Necchis tend to fare a bit worse than others with age and time. They can be restored of course and you can get replacement power cords. They are remarkable works of engineering for their time (or any time for that matter!)

I just found a Necci BC (hand crank) I'd never heard of Necchi before. It's in great condition but I can't find any information on it or the reason why Necchi would produce a hand crank in the 1950's.

@StRain-zx2vo

7 жыл бұрын

EuphemiaGrubb I found a necchi and singer 201 together. but would love to see the handcrank one.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Hand crank machines were sometimes used by people in the marinas for sail repair. If you were on a boat, you might want a sewing tool that did not require electricity. Tailors also would use hand crank machines for some types of work.

I just aquired one of these that isn't in the best shape, but it seems to be mostly functional, but it could do with some love. I'm wondering if you had any good videos or resources that I could look at for helping me restore it for home use. I don't need it professionally restored since I have no plans to sell it, just want to fix it up and make it work well long into the future.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Hello. If I should get one of these in the future, I would enjoy making a video like you are seeking.

@Oreonis

4 жыл бұрын

@@VintageSewingMachineGarage well I've gotten the cracked cords replaced, but the finish is scrathed and gouged in various different places, what do you use to restore the finish to a shiny mirror black?

Hi, I recently picked up a Necchi BU and am having trouble finding a new motor for it. Can you point me in the right direction?

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Hello. You don't need to use an original Necchi motor. Often, when machines were imported to the US during that era, the motors were sometimes sourced in the US and later in Japan. The key is to find a motor that will use the bracket that attaches to the side of the machine head (main body). Once you find that, you should be able to use it and get a new belt as well if needed.

About how much do these cost to restore. I have one that supposedly worked many years ago and was stored in a hot attic for 30 years. The belt is rotted off of it and the motor turns hard.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Machines that have the unfortunate fate of being stored in attics can be restored. The heat in attics tends to cause old sewing oil to gum up so it has to be cleaned before re-lubricating the machine. Heat also degrades rubber parts which can be replaced. As for costs, the highest cost is for labor if you have the machine overhauled. Parts for this model are not all that expensive. Its rare that parts are a significant part of a restoration. For example, a belt for this machine runs about $8. For my work, its almost always the extensive hours I spend going thru the machine to prepare it for sewing again.

I'm looking at one of these machines but the wire has a repair that is wrapped... the machine is still working.. will I be able to restore the wire?

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Cassandra. It's always important to have any machine (which you feel has questionable wiring) inspected by a qualified technician to be sure it has any needed repairs or replacements in the electrical components taken care of. People do this for all sorts of electrical appliances, not just sewing machines. Some Sewing-Vacuum centers might be able to do this for you or you might try people that do TV repair and inquire as to whether they feel they could properly repair it. I don't ever plug in or try to run anything that does not look sound before having any electrical repair needs addressed. It may take a while but there should be someone local to you that can safely repair the wiring needs that this Necchi you are considering has.

How important is the original motor for the quality of this machine? Brand new too sewing and I've seen one of these with a replaced motor and I'm wondering if it would still be up to the quality with a replaced motor.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

4 жыл бұрын

performance is how the moving parts were engineered and machined. Most of their motors from this era were not made in Italy anyway.

@Oreonis

4 жыл бұрын

@@VintageSewingMachineGarageGarage so I ended up getting the machine, but I think the motor is messed up because it seems to spin in the opposite way you'd expect. Do you have any good websites or sources where I could get a replacement motor?

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

4 жыл бұрын

@@Oreonis You could be right about the motor. It should only spin towards you if you are facing the machine. Generic replacement motors are available. You can search Ebay and other places. FYI, its very important to verify that the mounting holes on the motor will line up with your motor bracket. If not, some websites sell brackets that can fit older Singers though I'm not totally sure they would fit Necchis. If you ask the seller, you are a lot more likely to get one that is compatible. The replacement motors come in a variety of amp/power ratings with most under 1.5 amps.

Is that a low or high shank presser foot? Wondering about clearance from bed ?

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

5 жыл бұрын

This model uses High Shank feet and attachments

@mcjazzaroni

3 жыл бұрын

@@VintageSewingMachineGarage does the BU have a walking foot? Or is the pressure foot adjusted to accommodate quilt layers?

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

3 жыл бұрын

@@mcjazzaroni I'm not aware that they made a Walking Foot attachment available for this machine back then. You can certainly adjust the pressure of the presser foot on this model. Whether it has enough clearance to accomodate quilting layers will vary based on number of layers, thickness of each etc. You may be able to find a modern High Shank Walking Foot attachment but whether it would be compatible with the shape of this machine's body is unclear. Also, I have not found that Walking Foot attachments always provide what they promise and they also reduce the clearance under the foot for items that have multiple layers.

I have an Aldens Magic Zig-Zag Sewing Machine, made in Japan. 195 6. It is an exact replica of this Necchi, does that sound right to you?

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Quite possibly Jennifer. Lots of prior designs were copied by Japanese makes after the patents expired. Most of the Japanese 'clones' as they are sometimes referred to, were well made and make pretty nice machines.

@jennifernaglemyers2687

3 жыл бұрын

@@VintageSewingMachineGarage thank you! it is an incredible machine now that I have it up and running again, I absolutely love it. Of course now I want the original Necchi ZZ to compare but am loving the power and simplicity. Thanks so much for your channel and your response!

Necchi Bu Nova Sewing Machine is strong and durable. Can you give mechanical problems easily? Or is your mechanic thin and sturdy? I want to buy one used for me, to use at home in the making of quilting bags. And I'm researching to see if it would be a good deal.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

5 жыл бұрын

If I understand what you wrote correctly, I would suggest that most (not all) mechanical issues related to these machines are usually caused by lack of use and oiling. Necchis have wonderful engineering and close tolerances between moving parts for a machine of that era and so they do not tolerate sitting idle for long periods. It can help to prevent this by storing a machine indoors in climate controlled environments. Other areas to inspect before purchasing are the motor and wiring which can often need repair or replacing before safely using the machine. I would be sure to take this into consideration when you purchase any machine and Necchis in particular. That way, if it needs some work done, you can negotiate this as part of the price you pay. But then, this is a strategy for purchasing any mechanical item used.

@eldersandim3008

5 жыл бұрын

@@VintageSewingMachineGarage Thank you for your attention. And for his explanation. You have helped me a great deal and mine has given me a light on whether or not to buy. It is a sturdy machine much sought after by those who sew leather. I want to sew quilting and maybe corvine. Leather is a very hard material.

I think this is the machine I have been waiting for my whole adult life. I have more than a handful of Singer machines and the new one I bought in the 1980's was garbage from day one. I have straight stitch only older heavy duty Singers that I love, but they only do straight stitching. I'm sure this machine has sold by now. Do you have another one for sale? And do you have a website, etc.? KZread has turned off the messaging recently or I would message you with my contact information. Thank you for any answers.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Jen. I currently do not have any Necchi ZigZag machines though I wish I did. Many consider them to be the finest ZigZag machines ever made (for that time). But stay on the lookout as they do appear for sale occasionally.

@jenjen7594

4 жыл бұрын

@@VintageSewingMachineGarage Thank you for getting back to me. Are they very difficult to work on? My husband works on cars and is a pipefitter by trade. I was wondering if the parts are still available if needed.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Unlike some of the European models, these are relatively straight forward the way Singers are.

@debdavis2140

3 жыл бұрын

Vintage Sewing Machine Garage Can you possibly tell me the sewing machine needles to purchase for my newly acquired Necchi BU? It’s been 50 years since I sewed on this machine (my mother had one) and I’m not sure where to go for accessories, etc. My machine only has the single “N” on the baseplate, don’t know what that means? I also need a new belt and bobbin rubber. Are these things that I could purchase from you and if not, can you tell me where I can purchase? My email: debdavis50@gmail.com

Sorry it is a 1953.

what is difference between the bu and the bu nova?

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

7 жыл бұрын

The BU was the first (or one of the first) domestic grade machines that Necchi put on the market. The Necchi Nova was a later update of the design where they changed a few things such as the tension assembly and the logo design. The Nova name was also used to help differentiate the increasing number of models that Necchi was offering. BF was often for Straight stitch only version of the Nova, and the Mira was used on the "Super premium" model etc. The best way to tell which generation of model you have is to pay attention to the shape of the machine's body. When there was a body change, it indicated major design changes; similar to what you see with cars.

@VintageSewingMachineGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Hello and thank you for asking. The Necchi BU and BU Nova models are very similar but there are 2 primary ways to discern the difference. The BU models were produced first and have a chrome funnel shaped tension dial. Also, the adjustment for stitch width is done with what appears as a knob shaped like a door knob. The BU Nova had a spoon shaped lever or some people would describe this as a golf club shaped lever. Also, the tension dial on the Nova was improved and would have either a black decal in the center or green depending on the model. These are the primary changes that I am aware of between those models.

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