Originally Posted by
Vridar
Cecilia, that's a 306K and takes 206x13 needles, available but not as common as the 15x1. The 306 machine is a good machine but not as simple as others. As a novice I'd stay away from it unless for a collection.
Yes it is, and you can now only obtain needles in sizes 12 and 14 (Schmetz discontinued the size 16 last August). Fantastic machine for basic work but no stretch or heavy needles is limiting unless you're a dressmaker.