Riccar Sewing Machine Review

What can you expect from this type of machine? Older models will offer either basic straight stitching or decorative stitches made possible by inserting cams. Machines made in the 1970s may offer automatic zigzag functions as well.

VIntage models often need regular oiling and maintenance to remain in top working order. Other than that, you can count on your vintage Riccar model to keep chugging along for years to come!

Riccar Sewing Machine Repair

Every sewing machine requires a few repairs here and there over the years. With the help of your owner’s manual and perhaps a few Youtube clips, you can probably make simple repairs yourself!

If you find a more serious issue, such as a foot pedal that will not work or frayed wiring inside an electric machine, you may need to seek professional help.

Most likely, you will not find an official, certified Riccar technician in this day and age. What you can do is seek out a professional vintage sewing machine technician.

Riccar models bear a strong resemblance to many popular models made in the mid 20th century. This means that most repair shops should find it easy to work on your machine!

The Riccar Sewing Machine Company

It is hard to assess the Riccar sewing machine company. It is not an entity that likes to glorify its past and stays focused on the present as well as the future. At least that is what its about us section, mission statement, and vision statement imply.

The style of marketing is unique and certainly, it does not capture a large portion of the sewing machine market. It is enough to carve out a little niche so the company is not overwhelmed with orders and the quality of their machines declines.

While still making sewing machines, the number of units is not as great as say Brother, Janome, or Juki. Then why it changed from being a major Japanese sewing machine manufacturing company to a niche factory is something the company seems to keep quiet.

The problem this business strategy creates for its customers is that if anything goes wrong, it is hard to find a qualified and approved repairman to fix the machine. There is news that Riccar is owned now by the Tacony corporation but that ha snot been confirmed as yet. That ownership may be limited to the Riccar vacuum cleaner company.

Where to Oil a Riccar Sewing Machine

Some manuals do not provide any words on where to oil. They just say look for the arrows and oil there. The problem with those instructions is that the manual page may not be clear and you can’t see the arrows.

When you are in that situation, just ask a repairman where the oiling points are on your Riccar machine and then follow those identifications.

Just use 1 drop of high-quality sewing machine oil for some Riccar sewing machines. That was the direction given in the manual we looked at. Check yours to see if there are any different directions than what we saw.

Avoid over oiling your sewing machine as that will harm the interior parts and even stain your exterior parts. The machine does not need more oil than you are directed to use in the manual. Also, use high-quality sewing machine oil and protect your machine.