Yes, I should have been inside sewing on a hot day today but instead I was cruising Craigslist and ended up bringing a new baby home with me this afternoon. Reading Brian's enjoyable blog
Brian Sews (should that be Brian Sews and Enables?) had me thinking about a new vintage machine (an oxymoron, if ever I heard one) and then this listing showed up just a few miles from home. It belonged to the mother of a friend who gave it to the local gal here in town who thought she might start sewing again. Well, she never has taken up sewing so now that she's downsizing and is moving into a much smaller place. There I was so proud of myself last week for cleaning out fabric and taking it to the ASG meeting....guess it means that I have room for a new machine. I've never owned or even operated a Necchi but for $50, in a cabinet with a stool and all accessories, there's sure to be lots of fun in my future. Once again, just like with my vintage Rocketeer, I'm so attracted to the styling on this classic machines. I don't want to wear vintage clothes (at middle age I think I would just look frumpy, not chic) but I can at least sew on machines from the past.
Wow you never cease to amaze me...what a wonderful find...I know the original owner is glad you have her machine to enjoy...
ReplyDeleteWhat a steal! That is such a cute machine!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! New toys to play with. You are lucky!
ReplyDeleteHave a great relationship with your new love! I agree, that we "women of a certain age" may look as if we're wearing our old wardrobes when making new vintage.
ReplyDeleteNice machine, really beautiful. By the way the topic of vintage clothes, as a woman of certain age I use this rule: If you wore it the first time don't do it again. Anything before is fair game.
ReplyDeleteI can't get over how cute this machine is. And the color...so cool.
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