Evening folks,
I posted to this group a while back with a query about a problem with this sewing machine I enherited ( and I got very helpfull replies). I wondered if you all could help me a little further.
I was wondering what my machine is worth. I don't mean money, although money comes in I guess.
After spending a couple of months trying to clean, degreas & adjust it on my own, I have decided to hand it over to a professional. The gentelman is suppose to call me back with an estimate next week but I started to wonder if it was worth it.
I enherited this machine from my grand-mother whom , while being a nice and well intentioned women, was not particularly wealthy or a very good seamstress for that matter, and it is clear that she did not purchase a top of the line machine (which doesn't mean it isn't reliable). I have managed to adjust it enough that I can do most of what I am likely to do with a sewing machien ( ie a little mending and the occasional project),the question is it worth my trouble or my money to fix this machine properly. I can't realy trust my mother to advise me on this ( not a seamstress either , and I learned not to trust her judgement at my expense, about 1000$ to restore a truly ordinary dinning room set ... ).
While I intend to keep the machine I truly wonder if I should just keep it as is until if finaly gives out or do I spend the money to have it tuned-up properly, because it is a good one that I will likely end up passing on to my kids ?)
I understand that I didn't enherit a top of the line model, but it might also turn out to be the most reliable low-end machine ever made ( I am of course exagerating for rethorical effect). I have searched the web for information on this model but I haven't found so much as a "used machine for sale" of a similar make. And quite frankly I can't say I am getting all that good information from the guy at the repair shop ( he does have a vested interest in me bringing it often for repair ( sorry , I am not realy that paranoid ).
Anyway,
The sewing machine in question is an Omega Super 900 it is about 30 years old ( at a guess anyway the design of it is consistent with the esthetic of that period give or take 10 years ). The lower thread is side loading ( from the left ) which means it won't accept double needles. Aside from the regular zig-zag , it makes a 3 step button hole. a blind stitch and about a half a dozen streatchable stiches ( which are more or less decorative ). The machine itself appears made of cast aluminum enameled in a light beige. Stitch patterns are set with a rotary nob same as the stitch lenght ( not the same nob but similar looking ones) the reverse button is set in the middle of the lenght nob. The machine came with a full set of presser feet ( straight , zig-zag, button hole (clear plastic) , button ( with a rubber covering), hemmer, one to attach a cord, zipper). Also a quilting guide, and an edge guide. And I am pretty sure I have the original screw-drivers.
So that is your opinion ?
Jean