My grandma's sewing machine that even my mom doesn't remember her using but my dad said she used it patching many of their jeans.

But I was told it was in the cedar closet in the attic, in the back. And we just started cleaning things out of there to get a chimney rebuilt and the sewing machine was on the other side, but I had to pull it out today while no one else was home because I didn't believe it. Well here it is, a White Dressmaster bought brand new on October 12, 1965(I found the manual). I have no idea if it still works as there's no outlets back there, but it's so pretty and as it was in the cabinet, there was hardly a layer of dust on it and it's not been touched in at least 5 years.

And looking through the manual, there are a lot of things underlined and circled which will help if we finally pull it out and try sewing with it. But I had to share as everyone else has pictures up of theirs!

Well, lucky you!! Even the table is in excellent shape!

I think she would like to get out of the attic and go home with you! She is a beauty.

Isn't it fun to find hidden treasures.

she is home home with me. my parents and my brother and I moved into her house 5 years ago and my grandma passed away almost 2 years ago, but she had Alzheimer so it was for the better

Good find!

That machine is a beauty! I am so glad that you found it!

What a treasure!!!

Lucky you

Do you mean it's a white Dressmaker or that it's made by White? I thought White and Dressmaker were two different manufacturers. Very cool!

Great machine. Lucky you.

WOW!! She's gorgeous!!

I'm not sure really. The manual has a spot for the model sold and it's hand written "White Dressmaker" but the machine is more of a medium grey so I don't know if they were referring to the color or what. If anyone finds info on the machine, I'd be grateful to have it though

Sara, I don't believe this is manufactured by White. I suspect it's the color in the manual it's referring to. But if you google Dressmaker you should find more info. on it and the model.

White did badge Dressmaker machines for a time...as did Davis.

Nice machine!

Wow! nice attic find :)

Your grandmother took such good care of this treasure and having it hidden for her grandaughter to find and use one day. Warms my heart with warm fuzzies.

Beautiful machine.

I believe you're right. I googled it and found one a little nicer looking in black but without the table. It said that the Dressmaker class 15 (what I'm pretty sure mine is) is an exact clone of a singer model 15. Was this a good machine? The singer I mean??

Oh wow...she's beautiful!!!

Neat! My main machine is a White from the 60s as well, they are sturdy beasts. LOL

wow, she's gorgeous!

Susan

What a sweet machine. I hope she fires up and runs good for you. Enjoy.

The Singer 15 models are awesome machines, as are most of the "clones".
However, there was no sewing machine MANUFACTURER named "Dressmaker"....these were machines that were made FOR Dressmaker by either White or Davis.

Such a great treasure! Have fun with her!!

Lucky YOU :D:D:D

now just to convince my mom to let me have it...I was planning on asking for a sewing machine...maybe I can have this one (it is free after all) and ask for a floor quilt rack...hmmm the possibilities...

YEAH!!! It will have a home again and i'm sure you will treasure her......what will you name her??? LOL

That's a wonderful find!

Wow she is beautiful, and such a treasure, just waiting for you from your grandmother. How awesome!!!

Interesting. The plot thickens:>

What a find!!! Glad you'll be using it now!

Glsd u found it and got it out! Let us know how she sews!

beautiful,great find

Singer 15 is a great machine. I have a 15 treadle with cabinet and all. Yours is a treasure from your Grandma. Enjoy it!

Lucky find!! enjoy!!

Beautiful! You are one lucky lady. The cabinet just amazes me-mine was never in the attic and it fell apaprt years ago!hehe

Hope you enjoy this hidden treasure soon.

She's a beauty. So glad you dug her out.

Funny, the front of the machine says "DressMASTER" but she still looks like a 15 clone--the best in my opinion.