tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post4579734584762374622..comments2024-02-15T13:00:51.078-05:00Comments on Vintage Sewing Machines: Necchi or Alco? (UPDATED 26 August)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06057276731453019090noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-39904249867605114292018-06-05T20:06:11.112-04:002018-06-05T20:06:11.112-04:00I have an ALCO serial #5830 and says made in Taiwa...I have an ALCO serial #5830 and says made in Taiwan. I would like to know the date of this machine and also where to get parts. It works beautifully and is all metal.Allysonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-76166508749652257192018-03-08T23:23:09.732-05:002018-03-08T23:23:09.732-05:00Hello, I have an ALCO 5830 made in Taiwan and need...Hello, I have an ALCO 5830 made in Taiwan and need a manual. Anyone seen <br />one?Allysonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-10779370570996774962018-03-06T23:53:33.120-05:002018-03-06T23:53:33.120-05:00I am trying to find a manual for a ALCO #5805 made...I am trying to find a manual for a ALCO #5805 made in Taiwan. Can anyone help?<br /><br />AllysonAllysonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-38318899561279416322018-01-23T11:59:03.602-05:002018-01-23T11:59:03.602-05:00I have the same machine and need a Manuel as well....I have the same machine and need a Manuel as well...<br />Clodale@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07086741159513618075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-53634338380511803902017-12-02T14:25:34.030-05:002017-12-02T14:25:34.030-05:00I recently came into possession of my mom's Ne...I recently came into possession of my mom's Neechi-Alco A709-5 machine and cabinet. I had the machine serviced and it works great. We have searched for the manual at moms but to no avail. My son wants to begin using the machine. Can anyone help me out with a copy of the manual?<br />Greatly appreciated!<br />nuevacadiz@aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-75403036659752280732016-09-14T06:30:04.463-04:002016-09-14T06:30:04.463-04:00My Mothers machine is an Elna Necchi. But dates p...My Mothers machine is an Elna Necchi. But dates prior to 1970. It has cams that create beautiful stitches. I've not been able to find one like it. Or information on machines that are labeled Elna Necchi. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08189957178225539052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-45661126311476771382015-02-02T15:57:33.587-05:002015-02-02T15:57:33.587-05:00Look at a BRAND new sewing machine that will undou...Look at a BRAND new sewing machine that will undoubtedly have more features, cut that price in half, consider the condition and popularity of that style of machine, take another hundred off. There ya go. Used sewing machines do not have a very high resale value.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466909768732127137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-25258075412259773102015-02-02T15:49:54.800-05:002015-02-02T15:49:54.800-05:00No it's not. Nelco is the combination of the N...No it's not. Nelco is the combination of the Necchi (Italian) and Elna (Swiss) companies outsourcing their manufacturing to Japan in the 70's.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466909768732127137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-5566193966041896812015-01-02T13:25:14.152-05:002015-01-02T13:25:14.152-05:00Hello - have a Nelco (that's what's on the...Hello - have a Nelco (that's what's on the model/SN tag) A709-3C. Trying to find a manual for it....any suggestions? <br /><br />Thank you! <br />Kate<br />moreau.kate@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-67185933771597274962014-12-03T08:19:46.551-05:002014-12-03T08:19:46.551-05:00Question? I am restoring my mothers old sewing mac...Question? I am restoring my mothers old sewing machine and cabinet. It has been unused for 30 years. I am in need of manuals for a Nelco JA-38<br />Any help would be appreciated<br />Email is w5idx at yahoo<br />Thanks<br />GreggAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982962382744140172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-23351565418448388302014-09-14T16:38:54.559-04:002014-09-14T16:38:54.559-04:00I have alco k-55
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Can someone he...I have alco k-55<br />Dkc_1919@yahoo.com<br />Can someone helpAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05124832933753155165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-48137277711342246772014-08-18T14:32:04.142-04:002014-08-18T14:32:04.142-04:00Shane I have a machine made in Japan that says Alc...Shane I have a machine made in Japan that says Alco no other name and when I pull up the machine it has the code j-a38 I need help fixing it because for some kind of reason the thread is building up.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760719371543240845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-26802437728934219742014-06-15T23:41:09.140-04:002014-06-15T23:41:09.140-04:00I have a little baby blue in color Necchi-Alco se...I have a little baby blue in color Necchi-Alco sewing machine that I would like information on. It says Allyn International, Deluxe, and some numbers stamped in underneath the machine 1240 and JC23. Grandmother won this machine in a grocery store drawing in Ozark, Arkansas but not sure what year. Thanks for any information. Cherokeehillsok@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-27147012028468250072014-03-12T10:04:53.023-04:002014-03-12T10:04:53.023-04:00"Old Man Bob, Thanks for commenting. However,..."Old Man Bob, Thanks for commenting. However, it still doesn't explain how "Necchi" and "Alco" appear on the same machine. If Allyn is the only the distributor, and Allyn created the Alco name, it seems even odder that both names would appear on the same machine. - Ed "<br />Graphics on machines ordered from factories in Asia were changed at times. I remember the last shipments of 524FB's had both brands on there. That would have been the call of the owner and others. The 'Alco' brand was always keep going in case Allyn lost the Necchi agreement, all our machines would have been switched to that name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-81797676240846222652014-01-14T21:16:00.595-05:002014-01-14T21:16:00.595-05:00How much do you think this machine is worth? I se...How much do you think this machine is worth? I see one on craig's list for $70.Umm Aminahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05685724396208573059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-19722354731905955992013-12-28T10:27:52.195-05:002013-12-28T10:27:52.195-05:00I have a Necchi-Alco A909. I'm trying to figur...I have a Necchi-Alco A909. I'm trying to figure out when it was made, but as to the other question, it was my understanding that the Necchi-Alco machines were Necchi machines produced in Japan and distributed by Allyn. Apparently they ceased Italian production of Necchis in the '60s. My machine says Alco at the top, and Necchi-Alco at the bottom.Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-74774753306990741462013-11-16T08:20:39.113-05:002013-11-16T08:20:39.113-05:00I have a nelco. JA 38 it was my grandfather's ...I have a nelco. JA 38 it was my grandfather's it is the best sewing machine I have ever used! Unfortunately the belt has broken and I am having a very hard time finding a new one. Anyone know where I can get one? I live in a small town with limited places to look...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01303434414997785125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-915570309826860792013-09-03T07:19:31.540-04:002013-09-03T07:19:31.540-04:00Ther is one exactly like you are searching for on ...Ther is one exactly like you are searching for on Lespacs<br /> Annonce classée PAC no. 28030866<br />http://cache.lespac.com/1/thumb/23/9744323/113491754.jpgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-49206543174265893322013-08-31T10:16:22.798-04:002013-08-31T10:16:22.798-04:00Ed, Have you ever heard of a Necchi Isabella machi...Ed, Have you ever heard of a Necchi Isabella machine ?<br />I cannot find any info on it.<br />It looks like a 3/4 Supernova BF, dressed in the same green body and cream cover. Is it for real or just a toy ?<br />Thanks in advance...<br />Richard (fellow upholsterer)<br />Montreal, QuebecAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-90624524033044951562013-08-16T10:26:39.254-04:002013-08-16T10:26:39.254-04:00I have an Alco sewing machine. The manual id's...I have an Alco sewing machine. The manual id's it as A709-3 Queen. It is in a cabinet with drawers etc. I had it cleaned about 5 years ago but rarely use it although it does many nice things including embroidery. Therefore I am interested in selling it but have no idea of its value. Can anyone help?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-78715681639654375242013-08-12T17:07:44.299-04:002013-08-12T17:07:44.299-04:00Thank you so much for posting this!! I was having ...Thank you so much for posting this!! I was having alot of trouble identifying the model of mine, although it doesn't say Alco on it, it's an otherwose perfect match!HooliganHookerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610810223447137920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-86902875593483863792013-07-23T08:21:48.918-04:002013-07-23T08:21:48.918-04:00An anonymous poster asked, "I just bought a n...An anonymous poster asked, "I just bought a necchi-alco 695 model 300 and I'm having a hard to figuring out what type of needles to buy for it. If you have any idea or have the manual could you email me at......"<br /><br />Since the poster didn't leave a name, I assume it is just phishing for my email address, so I don't respond to requests that don't contain a name<br /><br />The answer is, the Necchi and Alco lines do not require any special needles, the needles you find at the local fabric store should work just fine. Type 15x1 or 705 in sizes from 9 to 18.<br /><br />That's the general answer, a more detailed answer depends on the type of sewing you do and the thread you are using. I use a universal point size 14 needle and Coats Dual Duty thread for just about everything. If the work I'm doing is heavy, I go to a size 16 or 18. If you are sewing something filmy, like silk, the smaller needles are preferable. My wife, the quilter, insists that anything larger than size 11 puts gigantic holes in her work but then she uses size 18 in her longarm quilting machine - go figure.<br /><br />Schmetz offers a free pdf booklet that describes needles and their uses, "ABC of Household Needles" at http://www.schmetz.com/en/products/hobby-sewing/patchwork-quilting/special-features/<br /><br />-Ed<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06057276731453019090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-427304904477008982013-07-03T11:21:33.533-04:002013-07-03T11:21:33.533-04:00I have a Necchi-Alco A905. My parent's gave it...I have a Necchi-Alco A905. My parent's gave it to me used when I was 11 or 12 years old. That was 40 years ago. I don't know how old it was, but I need an Operator's Manual. Can someone help me out here? My email address is dtrogstad@roadrunner.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-50841756215417856822013-04-13T11:23:59.352-04:002013-04-13T11:23:59.352-04:00my mum has a necchi lycia that she loves but it st...my mum has a necchi lycia that she loves but it stopped working so she payed someone to fix it and they did a very bad job she lives in penzance can anyone advise on were to get it fixedpollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09880415278307586898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26975001.post-3239884198437965032013-04-13T09:31:03.152-04:002013-04-13T09:31:03.152-04:00Old Man Bob, Thanks for commenting. However, it s...Old Man Bob, Thanks for commenting. However, it still doesn't explain how "Necchi" and "Alco" appear on the same machine. If Allyn is the only the distributor, and Allyn created the Alco name, it seems even odder that both names would appear on the same machine. - EdAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06057276731453019090noreply@blogger.com