Originally Posted by sewmom
I learned to sew on my mom's pink Atlas, but my first very own machine was a cheap Brother(I think) that my dad got me for my HS graduation gift in 1974. I believe I used it until my DH bought me a Kenmore in 1983 for Christmas. We must have sold the Brother after that. I do still have the Kenmore.
My kenmore just recently died beyond fixing it . So DH took the motor off and is using it for his gold panning !!LOL I still have my embroidery & sewing maching .. But I had that Kenmore for more than 30 years: straight stitch, reverse and that was it, it sewed many a kids outfit and my oldest daughter's wedding dress and even a few quilts !