Originally Posted by Cheshirecatquilter
I'm relatively new to this particular craft, though I've been sewing for 51 years. I am curious why there is such enthusiasm over finding an older Singer featherweight sewing machine. What makes them so special, other than they are not made with the stupid plastic parts that so many modern machines are made of?
If you go to quilt classes and quilting clubs, having a Featherweight is awesome because new machines are so-o-o-o heavy to lug around. Featherweights only do basic stitching, but what else do you need the machine to do at a quilt class/club?