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I have a dear friend in Phoenix, AZ, whom I love to visit (especially when the winters get long in Minnesota) and now I even have a Phoenix Automatic 283 sewing machine. Of course, it's not exactly like the warmth of Phoenix, or my friend, but a girl can pretend, right?

This isn't my first Phoenix but I ruined the finish on my first one and it's in the lineup for those waiting for a paint job. When I read the ad for this one, especially in the cute cabinet, I got ahold of the owner right away and it was SOLD. I went to pick it up last night and, as always, I met a nice couple who were ready to tell me stories about this great find. It was bought at a church sale and used many years but now she was given a Husqvarna (Viking) and didn't need two sewing machines. I didn't tell her how many most of you enjoy since I wanted this one and she didn't so it got loaded into my car. Here she is, ready to sew: Cabinet closed with chair tucked away Phoenix Automatic 283 Open with Phoenix pulled up Chair with storage under the seat Isn't she a beauty?

Phoenix sewing machines were made in Germany and I even have paperwork for the 'Lifetime Warranty' showing the date of sale, in Minneapolis, on August 13, 1956. There were letters and offers for cleaning and a tune-up for $1.75 when it was new and $3.50 in 1964. Things sure have changed! There are two manuals, one for model 282, a straight stitch and zigzag only, and then the 283 manual to be used in conjunction with the 282 manual, but it has information on how to use the cams for decorative stitches.

The accessory box, with the Phoenix name on it, included all sorts of feet and attachments and three were duplicates, to be shared with my other Phoenix. There are 14 cams that can be stacked in sets of four and inserted into the back of the sewing machine. To the left of the stitch length lever on the front is a lever with markings one to four. You choose the number to match the order of the cam disks inserted. It seems a bit odd but if you only have to put in one set of cams and get four design by moving a lever, that is pretty convenient.

Phoenix 283 accessories: feet and cams! The machine took very little work to get it running as intended. After cleaning and oiling, I tried out some stitches but I needed to adjust the tension disks on the front and noticed they were way, way off. It needed to be turned several rotations and that's not how it is supposed to work but this is a much older sewing machine and when made in another country it's possible there was no stop on zero and nine.

It works fine now so I don't need to worry about it. It does not have any extra bobbins so I'll have to check and see if they are special or just a standard class 15 bobbin. The needle size is also imprinted on the needle slide plate so I'll need to compare that, too, but I suspect it has a standard needle in it right now. In the photos of the Phoenix I have already cleaned and polished it with TR3 Resin Glaze and she shined up nice.

I can see that I'll have a bit of work on the cabinet but it is mostly the chair front and top edge of the chair and cabinet. The rest of the cabinet just has surface scratches that should smooth without having to strip off all of the finish.

Don't you love a compact cabinet like that with the chair all snug up to it? This is perfect for the occasional sewing job and just look at how much could be stored in the chair base! The removable tray could hold your sewing supplies such as pins, thread, scissors, elastic, buttons, and then the base could hold a box of patterns and folds of fabric.

I think this will be a real stunner when it's all back to its original glory. I would love to keep the original vinyl on the seat cover but it needs to have new padding since it's rock hard and not every comfortable. Maybe something that would coordinate with the green and brown of the machine and cabinet? Diane M said.

I have inherited the exact same machine from my mother in law (she is 92 now!) I haven't sewn in over 30 years and I took it in for cleaning and oiling and it's running like a dream now. The tech who cleaned and oiled it up for me was gushing about what a great machine this is. I have cams for it, but the extras are hard plastic, already stacked in a set of 4 so I'll need to experiment with them to see what they do. I have the original instruction manuals (If you still need a copy of this manual for ross27852, LMK) and a set of presser feet as well as the small cabinet and chair with storage, which I need to re-glue as the joints are loose. I am so rusty at sewing, I'm not at all certain what these different feet are for! That said, I'm getting geared up to try my hand at sewing some patio cushion covers, AFTER I practice and experiment. Just thought I would share.if you have any helpful hints, I am certainly open to them!

Phoenix Mini Handheld Sewing Machine Manual

I just received a neglected Phoenix Automatic Class 283 sewing machine. I've never seen one before let alone know anything about it.

It came in a cabnet with all the accessories plus the book. This is really an unusual machine.

The warrenty card says that it was manufactured in Bielelfeld, Germany. The bobbin case is another unusual item. How to remove the bobbin and replace it into place. I've never seen anything like it. What can any of you tell me about this machine? Has anyone owned one?

I'm just curious! I don't know if it runs yet. There is one cord that looks like it might need some attention before plugging it in. Thank You, Claudia. What does the bobbin area look like?

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What bobbins does it take? Were you able to find a manual? Does it work? Is it gray or green? Does it just do zig zag? Does it have disks?

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I am ssssooooooo nosy. I am nosy also Miriam. I sure am fascinated by what I call the 'odd balls' machines, the ones that are not commonly seen. Did you take a peak at the 2nd link I posted. Several pictures down there is a picture of the bobbin area and case.

It sort of resembles the Necchi Lydia bobbin case and the way it loads. I am also thinking that it does not use disks. Perhaps if we nag Claudia long enough she will post more pictures of her German maiden. Well, DH lifted it on to the table!!! One linty machine - not terribly dirty. I love it - this is one very nice machine!!!

A lot of thought went into it. There are some quirks but - well it was the 1950's and all those fancy stitches were new. I shot some pics. I figured out a few things. I wish for a manual. All I got was a sales brochure.

The inner workings are similar to the Singer 319. There is a cam stack with 4 settings. There are loose disks - I have no idea where they go. The whole cam stack comes off. Unlike the 319 you can only choose one setting - well so far that is what I think. It is a bit easier to set the zz on this machine though.

I should put an old Elna, a 319 and this Phoenix next to each other and compare the features. Here is a pic of the sales brochure.

Very good condition BTW. The second pic did not post so I deleted it.