Been looking for one of these for years, found this one on CL.
I am deeply
committed to my
Necchi Nora but as usual I always thinking there is something better out there
So since nothing else comes close I thought that maybe Mr.
Arnaldo Vigorelli would have a chance since he studied under Mr. Necchi!
Very impressed with the test pieces so far. The clean up took 4 hours, she is virtually chip and nick free, the worst area is around the throat plate. Quiet and smooth, it has the minimum requirements F,R,ZZ,L,R,C plus a cam stack.
This is the only domestic I have run into that regularly gets tangled if you don't hold down the top thread as with industrial machines.
It has the motor decals that include Mistress Vigorelli; I have seen these images before but never really looked at what she is doing...
Not only is she Puttin' her red dress on, she is Sewing her red dress on! Should be a pretty tight fit.
It is very difficult to sexualize a sewing machine so leave it to the Italians to come up with something like this.
Made a base for her
Use a 1 x 3 Poplar, this is the 1st time I made a fold up and so you need to double the rear panel so that you can use the cabinet pivots.
I picked up a parts machine too if anyone needs anything!
Hi Tom, I'm looking for a Necchi BU Nora and or maybe a Supernova Julia. The Julia has more features but the Nova and Nora just rubs me the right way. I have yet to find any info or video on the Nora "cam system", how it works and what stitches it can produce. Can you point me to any info on the Nora cam system? thanks
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my email is jeffbyers@shoreline-canvas.com
Do you still have parts machine?
ReplyDeleteI found a beautiful vigorelli machine, all is good except the check spring is missing, ugh. Thought if you had this parts machine still I might could buy that from you. Thanks for any help.
ReplyDeleteYes I do have a parts machine, would like to get rid of the whole thing.
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I have one to sell. Anyone interested?
ReplyDeleteHi there. What do you want for your Vigorelli? Parts machine or working order?
DeleteThanks for any info. JM
Let me know where u are & what u want for it. Also, what parts are missing from it? Thanks
ReplyDeleteI hope someone is able to help me out, I am looking to purchase Vigorelli machine for $35. I haven't purchased it yet but I am curious how they sew through heavy materials.
ReplyDeleteI am sure work needs to be done to it as well, any clue on how easy they are to work on?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Pls I have vigorelli n I don't know how to use it, the manual is written in Italian language, pls can someone help me out
ReplyDeletePls I need a help on how to use my vigorelli sewing machine my no is 08037793670
ReplyDeleteTom, I am looking for the round silver screw-in covers that go on the back of the Vigorelli Robot that cover the oiling access points. Thanks, Frank fecgmng@aol.com
ReplyDeletedon't know if the is still a working blog but i am looking for a bobbin cover plate for my zz robot if anyone has one
ReplyDeletesorry forgot to check notify me but am looking for a bobbin cover plate for my zz robot
ReplyDeleteTom would you have a bobbin case for the Vigoreli robot and a spare bobbin?
ReplyDeleteTom would by any chance have the gear that drives the cams in the Vigorelli Robot sewing machine, regards David.
ReplyDeleteI am located in Orland Park IL and have this incredible machine. Ii is in very good condition as is the case. It operates without a pedal but does not have one. Needs a new belt. Since I do not sew I am looking to sell it. Any ideas on its value? Any info will help! Belonged to my mother
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ReplyDeleteLooking for a replacement cam stack. I bought a used robot and main cam disk and green back disk are both broken.
ReplyDeleteAlso drags down in left and right needle positions but fine in center if anybody has any ideas? - Jeff
I figured out the problem with the zigzag. It was a tight swivel joint on needle carrier rod. I'm sure this is why it ground down the cam stack and why previous owner broke the green cam stack backer disk trying to fix it. It was all bound up from sitting many years.
DeleteJust need a new complete cam stack or parts machine if anyone has one available - Thanks
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ReplyDeleteCould you please tell me/show me all the parts to the upper tension assembly. The one I am working on has the front piece that has the numbers on it, the bee hive spring, the case to hold said bee hive spring, the discs, and the tension spring. That's it. No washer with a knob on it to control how far the numbered front piece can go. No piece to "set" the bee hive spring at a certain point. Is this correct for this model?? Need some help as I have not seen an upper tension assembled this way on any machine I have worked on. Thanks
ReplyDeleteTom, Do you still have a parts machine? - jeffhook@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteTom here too! picked one up and cannot get the belt wheel to engage with the drive wheel can you help? poor nomenclature on my part
ReplyDeleteTom here again, could this be a sheared pin?
ReplyDeleteI need part no 1507 for robot machine. Its the part that make it possible for the machine to work zigzag and patterns. I have a good machine and i need only that part .can sombody help pl
ReplyDeleteI am looking for needle base plates for a ZZa/Robot.Any help is appreciated!
ReplyDeleteJust picked up a Vigorelli robot today & it's missing the dble tread pin on top. Would anyone know where I can purchase one at? I would also like to find a manual. Thanks in advance for any help!
ReplyDeletegot the robot am looking for the light assembly mine is broken
ReplyDeleteI have the exact sewing machine and it is in complete beautiful condition and unfortunately I do not know how to sew so I don’t know what to do it is just sitting around collecting dust.
ReplyDeleteIf you are willing to sell some parts I would pay for them, I need the cam stack that goes into the back of the machine, it is a brown colour and is round, take care David.
DeleteMia madre ha una Vigorelli ZZ/A purtroppo si è rotta la cinghia e non prende più il filo, è disperata perché tiene molto alla sua macchina ma queste cinghie non vengono più prodotte. Qualcuno può dirmi per favore dovrei potrei trovarle in seconda mano, se qualcuno ha una macchina uguale e vuole venderla posso anche acquistarla. Grazie
ReplyDeleteI bought a Vigorelli ZZ and in need of the sewing machine needles. What type and where can I purchase them. Thank you
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DeleteVigorelli factory was in Jundiaí- S.P - Brasil. Search on mercadolivre.com
ReplyDeleteI own a Vigorelli Robot Machine. It's gorgeous! Does anyone know the value of these? I can't seem to find anything out there on these. Thanks in advance.
ReplyDeleteI have a vigarelli but I cannot seem to find a serial number for it to date it.
ReplyDeleteI have Vigorelli Robot machine that is missing the thread tensioner knob. I am offering it for free as a parts machine. Im am located in the Boston area.
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