My featherweights 221 are dreams........the history for one thing. Depression times were difficult, the machines were an expense for a family.........but they also provided income for alterations, and garment making; & they could be easily transported to church sewing meetings. True straight stitch only with a reverse and attachments were/are available, ruffler for example. And that perfect 1/4 inch for quilting. I am glad I have some............calla/Sue