Elna Supermatic
Elna SU
Necchi BU
Viking 21
Singer 503
New Home
Singer 99K
MACHINES
Sewing Machines For Sale
On the left are a few examples of the machines I typically have for sale. The majority of them are quality vintage machines that have been carefully refurbished.
Occasionally, I might have one of those newer plastic machines (see note below), but you can buy a new one for around $100 at one of the big box stores, so why would you want a used one?
All of my machines have been personally checked over and refurbished by me:
- inspection for damage or excess wear
- cleaning
- lubrication with the proper lubricants
- checking of all timing specifications
- adjustments made to the manufacturer’s standards for proper operation
- inspection and testing of electrical cords, motor, light(s), switches and connections
- new parts installation when necessary to bring the machine up to like-new sewing condition and insure your personal safety and ease of operation.
- upper and lower tension calibration to your sewing needs.
And because I also enjoy using these machines and am a very experienced sewer, I always try to use the machine in making a personal project… that’s part of the fun I get from refurbishing these great older machines!
All machines are also checked over one more time before they leave my shop just to insure I didn’t miss anything and to insure your sewing experience is trouble free.
All machines come with
- a printed and bound operating manual
- required tools to operate and maintain the machine
- 5 bobbins and a 5-pack of needles to get you started
- a free in-shop maintenance service within one year of purchase
- a one-hour class on how to operate the machine and perform various sewing techniques
- any machine that sells for $150 or more includes an additional free hour of mentoring on topic(s) of your choice at any time within one year of purchase
- any additional accessories included with the particular machine
Prices typically start at around $125 and top out at around $1,000 depending on the particular machine – brand, model, overall condition and included accessories.
Please contact me if you are in the market to purchase a fine used sewing machine.
What Machine Should I Buy?
Please consider taking the mentoring session on What Machine Should I Buy if you are new to sewing, or aren’t familiar with the myriad of options, features and benefits of various machine's hook systems:
- oscillating vs rotary
- vertical vs horizontal
- mechanical vs electronic vs computerized
- or the countless features (bells and whistles) that are available on various machines.
This informative session will arm you with the knowledge and confidence to select the best machine that fits your personality and sewing needs… no matter where you purchase your machine.
Should you purchase a machine from me within three days of the mentoring session, the cost of the session is fully credited toward your purchase.
My Experiences with Mass-Market Discount Store Sewing Machines
Once in a while a customer brings in one of those inexpensive plastic machines for service or repair. Because they spent only $100 when they bought it new, they often think that any service or repairs it might need will not cost very much. WRONG! In fact, many of the inexpensive discount store machines may cost more to service and repair because of their poor design, cheap materials and weak mechanical parts. But I’m happy to work on them for paying customers.
These machines do have their place, for those who don’t do a lot of sewing or don’t have expectations of performing quality, intricate work, or don’t ever need to hem a pair of blue jeans, or bequeath the machine on to future generations, or be able to buy parts for it, or maintain its tension properly, or have an enjoyable sewing experience free of frustration, or…. or….or…. I think you get my point.
Anyway, I choose not to seek out these relatively-disposable machines, but occasionally I end up with one that I can fix. I certainly don’t promote them, but when I have one, you can usually buy it pretty cheaply - for what I have invested in parts (assuming I can get them) and a small pittance for my trouble. Like I noted above, for some folks, this is all they need and expect from a machine and it serves them well…… for a while. I just don't recommend them.