Originally Posted by merryhare
Originally Posted by Maride
Beautiful!! Is she light weight? Because I am sorry, but a Featherweight may be called Featherweight, but she is definitely, not light.
She is a tiny bit heavier than the "featherweight" and yes, we are spoiled today having much lighter sewing machines than in the "old" days. The Featherweight was light compared to its contemporaries.
My birthday present when I was 12 was a pale green one and I loved it! Made all of my own clothes and many for my friends through high school. Now I have a 1934 black beauty in great condition but I prefer the Elna. So I will sell the Featherweight.
I had a 1940's Pfaff when I first got married, many years ago. I still regret giving her up. For me, I HATE the very light machines. I have a little inexpensive Brother, and it stitches well, but it dances and vibrates and makes me insane. I want the darn thing to stay in one place and sew! Now the Juki (all metal) does not go anywhere. Just purrs....
I'm waiting for my Atlas to arrive, so I can show her off. She can be Grasshopper's pal.