BTW = the item that easily identifies this as Standard is the needle/throat plate configuration - this is a very unique design that only Standard has. And the two holes to the right of the needle are also unique to Standard - and they kept that so even the rotarys, including the GE Sewhandy (one of the last machines made by Standard) has the same two holes. It is how the underbraider and shir plate attach to the machine.
I'm going to add one more item in case others find this thread while searching - I've looked at some other "Shapeleigh" machines that look like they are made by a different company. It is likely that Shapeleigh contracted out with different companies for their machines at different times, and may have even made some of their own early on.
Last edited by Macybaby; 05-16-2014 at 02:54 AM.