Thread: Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
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Old 03-15-2012, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by PrincessPolkadot View Post
I've been hanging out reading posts here, all the while shopping for a White. I was trolling the local antique shops, thrift stores, E-bay and Craig's List, and happened upon this little beauty. Her former owner was downsizing to a trailer from a house and had no room for her. Meet Francesca:

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While her top is worn and her decals are a little silvered, she does have her manual and all the attachments, shuttle and 6 bobbins. So, not a bad deal for $80, I think.

Now, can anyone offer advice on correct needles? There was an old package in one of the drawers - empty, and with no identifying information. :-(
Princess, I guess you did good for $80! Congratulations! Now, does the manual tell you which Damascus she is? There is a Damascus made by Standard that takes a normal 15x1 needle that can be found anywhere; and, there is a Damascus made by National that takes a 20x1 - harder to get - this information is from ISMACS needle site.

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