Hmmm... I think it was a blue and white 1970s Montgomery Wards machine. When I broke that one, my mom let me sew on her 1980s Pfaff. After I broke that one a couple of times, she made me go back to the old metal one. lol
And, yes, when I say "broke" I mean every time it required a trip to the repair shop! I still won't use that Pfaff, it is her baby!
I have come a long way! I eventually sewed my oldest son's cradle and crib sets and tons of clothes and costumes and all sorts of things! It just took me a little longer to learn.