TonnieLoree

I sewed on a Necchi industrial machine for many years when I was making ski-wear at a sewing plant. Any time they wanted to move me to a new department, I requested that the Necchi went with me. We were a team.

irishrose

Made in Italy Necchis are extremely sought after. If one has that label, grab it and run. If the other is Japanese made, it may well be a fine machine, but the Necchi people don't recognize them. The Italian Necchi is considered the Ferrari of sewing machines.

suebee

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brushandthimble

I learned to sew on one!! Made all my cloths through out school, and my Dad made slip covers with it. Don't know where it went once he passed. Would love to find one like it, but then again I have no room:(

patski

Yes I have heard of them, they are supposed to be great

shnnn

I picked up a Necchi at the local thrift store. I like it. There is a yahoo group for Italian made Necchi. From what I have learned about it the Italian made Necchi has very close tolerances so has to be oiled more often than some of the other old machines. The only problem I have found is that the needle threads left to right... and I am not left handed!!!

Jingle

I have heard of the Necchi, never used one, never heard of the Fleetwood.

KarenR

I have a Necchi sewing machine - love it.
I had a Necchi serger and loved it.

cherrio

my sister has one. just happened to be in the right place at the right time and got it for under 350. sews fine

ssnare

The Necchi is a great little machine.