It's pretty. It's quiet. It's strong. I love sewing with this machine. It is a high shank machine. The feed dogs drop. The foot does not lift all that high and I did have some trouble getting thick layers under the foot. Then I tried dropping the feed dogs, placing my item under the foot and popping the feed dogs back up. Worked like a charm. The machine is so smooth. It is a bit awkward locking the ZZ in place. It is a left homing needle which is odd, I think. Despite ALL OF THAT, I love this machine. It weighs a ton. And absolute ton.
Cute machine! I like the 2 tone color. Is it a 1 amp motor?
ReplyDeleteThe amperage is not listed. Matsushita motor.
DeleteAhh, yes..... a classic "Class-15" machine - probably made in Japan? The left needle position was supposed to help in making a button hole without having the expense of engineering/making it with an adjustable needle position.
ReplyDeleteThese are some of my favorite machines, especially because of the appearance. Some of the coolest machines made are the Class-15 machines from the 1950-60's.
Enjoy it. Appreciate it. It will last forever!!
I really enjoy the class 15 spectrum as well. But with my arthritic thumb, I prefer models with a lever reverse, because pushing a button is painful. Often machines don't list the amps. To calculate (approximately) Watts = Volts x Amps. Or: Amps = Volts/Watts. Almost all machines list volts and watts.
DeleteNot this one.....
DeleteI have a White sewing machine with a left homing needle. It pulls to the left when I install zippers. I thought there might be something wrong with the feed dogs but my sewing machine repair guy said that was normal.
ReplyDeleteMine weighs a ton too! I've kept it in the cabinet I purchased it with. It's a really smooth, quiet machine. I love it but I do wish it had an adjustable needle position like all of my Singers.
This machine turned up at a local thrift store this week. They've been pricing everything higher lately, including sewing machines. They had a price of $39.99 on it. The machine is worth that but it's high for a thrift store (in my opinion).
ReplyDeleteDo you by any chance have the manual for your machine? My mother-in-law just gave me her machine, and I am a beginner to say the least. I need a manual to start!
ReplyDeleteGo to the top of the blog. Just under the title you will see a banner with links to Home, Resources for Sewing Machine Repair, etc
DeleteClick on the Resources link Scroll down to find the Tias site which is described as "A good resource for manuals" Try that.
I just bought one of these machines. Was looking for their value when I came across your post. Mine says 1.3 amps and has a 7 thousand something serial number. Motor does have Made in Japan on it but what a work horse!
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