"naked lady" sewing machine
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"naked lady" sewing machine
My husband was at the thrift store today, and from what he described it is the singer machine with the "naked lady" decals. We are going tomorrow to look at it. He says the machine itself is in bad shape and some of the decals on the base and top are worn, but the side decals are in good shape. Without a lot of work it would probably just be a conversation piece. Can anyone tell me anything about this machine and what would you pay?
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We went and picked up the machine. It is in better shape than I thought. It is the Singer with the Sphinx. There was no bobbin, though, so I'll need to find one of those. I'll post pics after I clean it up a bit. Thanks for the input!
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I found a Sphinx Singer for $50.00 in the treadle cabinet...cabinet is kinda beat up (water damage) but the machine works well.......I hate having to wind those "bullet" bobbins, but no choice about that...wish the modern bobbin winders would allow a fit for the old bobbins....... the machine is well worth repairing and cleaning and etc......using a treadle gives you a bit of a workout...good exercise while you are sitting........
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I'm wondering just how much difference there is between the long bobbins and the round bobbins as far as how much they will hold. I've thought about winding one on...
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