I've had mine for about 30-40 years. My Mom (95) bought it for her Mother and the two of them used it to earn extra money by working at home for Lovable Brassiere company. They would sew little tabs on the bra straps and send them back to the company in a bundle. That was my first exposure to sewing as they would let me sew the tabs (what we call sting piecing now.) My mom kept the machine for years and after I married, she gave it to me. I have the case and all the attachments. Love it and wouldn't part with it for all the tea in China.