Novum Precision Vintage Sewing Machine Not Quite What It Seems

The Novum Precision vintage sewing machine was 'manufactured in Ireland' sometime in the early 1960s.
It is based on the Singer 15.
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[@josequantro57]

The novum brand of sewing machines was very popular in Ireland in the 60s and 70s. They regularly come up for sale on Done Deal an irish online website selling secondhand goods. I've seen them for as cheap as 30 euros. Yes they were manufactured here in Ireland back in the day.

[@ambrosemclaren145]

That machine is fabulous. How do you find these gems? I couldn't resist. I looked on eBay. Found a beauty! Since I am in US and am Irish through and through, am very tempted to buy it. Thank you!

[@MB-bf3ju]

Do you know where I could get a replacement foot peddle, plug and connector for the Novum … it has four pin connector … thanks

[@CurioByBSpokeDesigns]

I would ask on Vintage Sewing Machine groups on Facebook. Or possibly ebay

[@KeniloTube]

Hi, I’ve recently purchased a Novum Mk1 and although it’s like new, there appears to be an issue with the upper tensioner which I’d like to restore. I’m aware that this machine is based on the Singer 15 but would you have and tensioner setting advice for the Novum Mk1 as there is only a quarter turn on the numbered dial? Thanks

[@CurioByBSpokeDesigns]

I would take it apart and clean it thoroughly - I have a video about restoring a Singer 15 and the tension units should be similar.

[@KeniloTube]

@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Stripped it after watching your video and found the small tension spring wasn’t bent out beyond the backplate. I’ve straightened it a little and it’s now working (off sorts…). Would you know the part number of a replacement spring and where from? Thanks again Ken

[@kathleenturner1862]

Thank you for this video, best I’ve seen for this class of machines. I just purchased a Japanese made vintage (1960’s) Stradivaro Deluxe Push O Matic with no instructions. What brand of needle do you find works best with the Nocum? Mine has the similar face plate. Thank you!

[@CurioByBSpokeDesigns]

Standard sewing machine needles. Which brand? i guess that's personal preference. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@kathleenturner1862]

Thank you! I guess I’m just doing it wrong! Appreciate your response

[@CurioByBSpokeDesigns]

make sure you have the needle and bobbin in the right way around @@kathleenturner1862

[@TheLballou]

What a gorgeous machine! In brand new condition. I would love to sew on it. Thank you for your videos, informative and helpful!

[@CurioByBSpokeDesigns]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@franklinmoreno1614]

Is this good foe sewing leather ?

[@CurioByBSpokeDesigns]

only light weight leather

[@natty258]

I always enjoy your content and find it extremely informative and easy listening. Alex Askeroff has a vid on KZbin about the Novum sewing machines, might be worth a look? Thanks for your upload, they always make me smile. 😊

[@CurioByBSpokeDesigns]

I'll look up Alex's video. I think I saw it a while back.

[@SonCh-tt7hv]

What a wonderful machine! A real gem. Congratulations and thanks for the video.

[@gabitiegs6422]

Great video! Thank you so much for showing this great machine. Also for all the information! I loved to sew on my Singer 15, although there was no zigzag and no reverse sewing. Beautiful stitches! Unfortunately I did not have enough of space to keep it. Thanks again, greetings!

[@paganqueen1]

I have a bit of a mystery machine of my own. It's called a Zephyr and there is very little information about it. There are lots of them about but very little information on them.

[@CurioByBSpokeDesigns]

I've come across Zephyr machines before. It appears that the parts were imported (Possibly from Germany) and assembled in the UK by a company called Universal in Birmingham. Other sources say they may have originated in Belgium. They are certainly something of a mystery.

[@paganqueen1]

@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Thank you. It's a very interesting machine, that's for sure.

[@sallyholden585]

Hi. Great videos, thank you. I have a Novum sewing machine (model: Novum 2000) and there is a wee plate on the side which declares that it is made by the Janome Sewing Machine Company Ltd in Taiwan as designed and specified by the Novum Sewing Machine Company UK. It’s fairly ancient but a beautiful machine (and weighs a tonne!)

[@CurioByBSpokeDesigns]

That's interesting! It fascinate me, the convoluted history of these machines.

[@stoneaku8696]

Some Novas are identical to the Jones CBD😎

[@jennievpollard77]

Thanks you for this video. I love vintage sewing machines, and I look forward to all of your episodes. Please consider posting more frequently.

[@CurioByBSpokeDesigns]

I've had a busy few months, not to mention a nasty bout of covid! I'll try my best!

[@ambrosemclaren145]

@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns Sorry to hear that. Glad you are on the mend.

[@j.v.pollard4706]

I'm glad to hear that you recovered from Covid.

[@stoneaku8696]

Just watched your video as reference to threading my Jones CBD, for sewing leather motorcycle seat covers, 😎👍

[@CurioByBSpokeDesigns]

I am going to try sewing upholstery leather on this - let me know how you get on.

[@carolineroy9026]

Very appreciated informative video as always 😊Thank you so much 🪡🧵

[@CurioByBSpokeDesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@graceygal2664]

In 2020 I bought a janome new home/novum sewing machine almost identical to this From what I know janome produced these under a few names The only difference between mines and yours is that yours has a motor and mines is hand cranked and also the feed dog and stich controller Another major difference is mine was quite literally smashed to bits by hermes

[@CurioByBSpokeDesigns]

Hermes - Say no more. Hope you got some compensation.

[@graceygal2664]

@@CurioByBSpokeDesigns nothing from hermes but I was given money back by the seller I bought it from. He went on to sell the machine for parts whilst I used my money to buy a 1901 frister and Rossman hand crank that's been working amazing ever since (I've sewn through 20 layers of denim on it without a trouble)

[@CurioByBSpokeDesigns]

Frister and Rossmann made beautiful machines.

[@easybeat]

Got one very similar to this - used to be mum's but dad sometimes used it as well. Weighs about the same as a small car. Was about to take it to the council tip and decided to see if I could find out anything about it before I did so.

[@CurioByBSpokeDesigns]

I hope you don't dump it!

[@EuphemiaGrubb]

Why would you dump it without even taking it to a charity shop?

[@easybeat]

@@EuphemiaGrubb To be fair - the previous reply prompted me not to scrap it. I offered it on FreeCycle and someone came to collect it. He seemed to know a bit about sewing machines so hope it could be made use of.

[@maireuiannrachain8794]

Thank you so much. I can now use my old Novum machine.

[@TheLballou]

What a beauty! A great machine for quilting!