Likethedog

Hi and thanks for reading.

Friends gave me a reconditioned Wizard sewing machine last December and I've learned to sew on it. I love it; it's a great little workhorse, all metal, strong, does straight and zigzag, painted the same turquoise color as 1950s cars. From what I can find on the Internet, Wizards were sold by the Western Auto store chain in the 50s and early 60s.

I have just the basic foot it came with. Anyone know if I can get and/or use other feet, like a walking foot for quilting or a zipper foot (I've done several zippers successfully with this foot, but I keep reading about zipper feet).

Any other knowledge or sources of info on the Wizard you can point me to? Thanks!

J Miller

Likethedog,

If your Wizard is like the one I have and uses low shank feet and attachments, there is almost an endless supply of them.
Sew-Classic { http://www.shop.sew-classic.com/ } has many different feet and you can find button hollers and other accessories occasionally on Shopgoodwill.com { http://shopgoodwill.com/ }, your LSMG and eBay.

Without pics I couldn't even begin to guess when yours was made. I'm not even sure of mine, mid to late 60s I think.

Joe
Joe

lockesnest

Thanks for the memory! My grandmother had a Wizard washing machine, and sewing machine, both from Western Auto. I used the washer when I was first married.

Blackberry

I got my Brother Wizard at a yard sale for $15 and I really love sewing on it. It is so quiet when it sews. I had to get used to the fixed needle position on the left. All of my other machines have either able to switch positions or positioned in the middle. I haven't tried to look for a 1/4" foot with the left position needle setting. Does yours have the left needle position?

Sunflowerzz

Yes, pictures please. I would love to see this thread become the "Wizard" thread. I'll start with pictures as I am very interested because I bought this for 5.00 yesterday. It has a broken foot and was full of dirt clogs. As I left the store lugging my find, the woman called after me...I hope you realize that is just an old boat anchor! Humph!!! we shall see about that!

J Miller

Well, here's my Wizard when I first got it:
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This was one of two machines that sat near the door of a garage or barn or some out building open to the weather. It was totally rusted tight on the needle bar end. The other machine is a Singer 15-91 ( I think ) that Miriam has written about.
Since that pic was taken I've torn it apart and freed it up. Now I need to finish cleaning it and reassemble it. Then check the timing and put a motor on it. It will sew again when I'm finished with it.

Joe

nanacarolyn

I don't know about the parts but you having a Wisard brings back memories, that was my first sewing machine ,Sew clothes on it for years

SteveH

Of that I have NO doubt!!!

Carol34446

You go Joe, we know you can do it.

Likethedog

I love my Wizard! It is very similar to both of those pictured so far, especially the one Sunflower posted, although mine has a bobbin winder on the front (the side that faces me). I THINK I understand what the "fixed needle position on the left" means, and that would be how mine is -- it's definitely one fixed needle position, anyway. It seems pretty quite, although I have no experience to compare it to.