ALDENS Zig Zag Deluxe
A real brute of a domestic sewing machine. This is one of the best made in Japan sewing machines. It is very well engineered and is an excellent sewing machine. It is very fast sewing and ultra strong stitcher BECAUSE of the very strong 1.5 Amp motor. And it is well stocked with important accessories. This machine will do all the stitches the strongest PFAFF 130 machines will do. This is an exceptional sewing machines as this album will show.

The price for this beauty - beast is just $237.50 and it will pack and ship fine. It has a case with it - not pictured but strong and free with the Aldens and it must be shipped separate from the head and accessories.

Price is $237.50
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You are looking at a most unusual sewing machine that would please all that want a fast and very strong sewing machine that will make nice stitches and sews as smooth as butter on warm toast. A very nice sewing machine.
You are looking at a most unusual sewing machine that would please all that want a fast and very strong sewing machine that will make nice stitches and sews as smooth as butter on warm toast. A very nice sewing machine.
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Clean and very pretty to look at. It is loaded with accessories and you can get all of this for much less than a plastic wonder from WalMart.
Clean and very pretty to look at. It is loaded with accessories and you can get all of this for much less than a plastic wonder from WalMart.
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The face plate is on this Aldens is part of the top with just two screws to hold it on. This is a nice design.
The face plate is on this Aldens is part of the top with just two screws to hold it on. This is a nice design.
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The popular 15 class bobbin. It holds a lot of thread and can be purchased prefilled in white and black.
The popular 15 class bobbin. It holds a lot of thread and can be purchased prefilled in white and black.
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This model uses high shank presser feet. Adapters will allow your low shank feet to be used on the Alden however it comes with a nice group of feet.
This model uses high shank presser feet. Adapters will allow your low shank feet to be used on the Alden however it comes with a nice group of feet.
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The WIDTH knob sets the width of the zig zag stitches. When set to 0 you get straight stitch. When set to a number 1 through 4 you get a zig zag stitch the width of the number selected. The knob is also used when setting a design cam - more later.
The WIDTH knob sets the width of the zig zag stitches. When set to 0 you get straight stitch. When set to a number 1 through 4 you get a zig zag stitch the width of the number selected. The knob is also used when setting a design cam - more later.
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This control sets the stitch length and when pressed inward the machine sews backward with a back tack stitch.
This control sets the stitch length and when pressed inward the machine sews backward with a back tack stitch.
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Adjust the feed dogs with these buttons. very nice design and functions well.
Adjust the feed dogs with these buttons. very nice design and functions well.
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From this angle notice this machine could be used in a treadle. In a treadle one would get all of the stitches and it would work well in a treadle.
From this angle notice this machine could be used in a treadle. In a treadle one would get all of the stitches and it would work well in a treadle.
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This machine was clean throughout and apparently used very little in the past. It is also easy to lubricate.
This machine was clean throughout and apparently used very little in the past. It is also easy to lubricate.
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Good views of the bottom system that is important to many viewers.We have a manual of this system but for the cams that will be provided on CD disc.
Good views of the bottom system that is important to many viewers.We have a manual of this system but for the cams that will be provided on CD disc.
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Note the heavy duty motor was made in the USA and it is 1.5 Amps which is strong. Most domestic machines can not use this much motor with good results.
Note the heavy duty motor was made in the USA and it is 1.5 Amps which is strong. Most domestic machines can not use this much motor with good results.
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Here it is in plain terms. You just don't see this often. It is rare to find a domestic sewing machine made stron enough to accept the force of a 1.5 Amp motor.
Here it is in plain terms. You just don't see this often. It is rare to find a domestic sewing machine made stron enough to accept the force of a 1.5 Amp motor.
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This first view of the fashion discs or cams shows half of them. There are 18 of the special discs and they work perfect and with ease.
This first view of the fashion discs or cams shows half of them. There are 18 of the special discs and they work perfect and with ease.
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Look at where the small cams fits down on the spindle and lock over the small pin. The 'finger' is poised to read the cam and direct the sewing machine. It is so simple and workd well.
Look at where the small cams fits down on the spindle and lock over the small pin. The 'finger' is poised to read the cam and direct the sewing machine. It is so simple and workd well.
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Here the cam is set and ready to use. The finger is now resting on the edge of the cam and this is how the machine is directed. It is simple and good design.
Here the cam is set and ready to use. The finger is now resting on the edge of the cam and this is how the machine is directed. It is simple and good design.
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This is the lever that opens the 'finger' to allow the cams to be set. Simply move the lever to the left and the finger will open.
This is the lever that opens the 'finger' to allow the cams to be set. Simply move the lever to the left and the finger will open.
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The cams or discs - 18 in all. These lines of stitches can be set back to back for a different look and with this machine that would be so easy to do.
The cams or discs - 18 in all. These lines of stitches can be set back to back for a different look and with this machine that would be so easy to do.
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This same cam design can be found from time to time and if additional designs could be found it would be worth getting them.
This same cam design can be found from time to time and if additional designs could be found it would be worth getting them.
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The foot controller is different from most you see today. This one is well designed and in very good condition. Note the light switch on the end near the front edge.
The foot controller is different from most you see today. This one is well designed and in very good condition. Note the light switch on the end near the front edge.
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Could not find a manual for this badged sewing machine but a search may find one hiding away somewhere. It is very simple and most sewing machine opperators can figure out how to use it.
Could not find a manual for this badged sewing machine but a search may find one hiding away somewhere. It is very simple and most sewing machine opperators can figure out how to use it.
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This large piece was quickly made by changing as fast as possible from one to the next cam.
This large piece was quickly made by changing as fast as possible from one to the next cam.
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More can be made with each cams by adjusting the stitch length. More can be made by selecting different thread type.
More can be made with each cams by adjusting the stitch length. More can be made by selecting different thread type.
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Use your imagination in how you can be creative with this of designs. Put them back to back. Put them face to face.
Use your imagination in how you can be creative with this of designs. Put them back to back. Put them face to face.
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Quick view of the accessories. More bobbins and sewing needles and the best manual we have will be added also.
Quick view of the accessories. More bobbins and sewing needles and the best manual we have will be added also.
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The large foot is a ruffler. These alone are valued at $35.00. Below the ruffler is a binder and this one is very nice and useful. I see a zipper foot lower left.
The large foot is a ruffler. These alone are valued at $35.00. Below the ruffler is a binder and this one is very nice and useful. I see a zipper foot lower left.
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Notice the needdle plate. This machine is right homed and this means the straight stitch is made from the side. The hole in the plate shows the position of the needle in this stitch.
Notice the needdle plate. This machine is right homed and this means the straight stitch is made from the side. The hole in the plate shows the position of the needle in this stitch.
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The two boxes of accessories. This is a prize machine and is not likely to remain here very long.
The two boxes of accessories. This is a prize machine and is not likely to remain here very long.