This highly sought-after vintage "Read" smock gathering machine is an essential mechanical pleater designed for precision fabric manipulation, heirloom sewing, and detailed embroidery work. Made in South Africa, this sturdy 16-row model features a heavy-duty base and durable brass-grooved rollers that cleanly feed and pleat fabric with ease. The unit comes complete in its original vintage cardboard box, alongside the authentic instruction manual, a mini screwdriver, and a small assortment of replacement needles. Please note that while the machine is fully functional, it currently has some missing needles that will need to be replaced prior to a full 16-row setup.
