I learned to sew at age 5 on an old Paveway treadle machine. My first major investment when I started earning money ws a Singer. The first ones using removable cams for decorative stitches, I wore that one out after about l5 years bought a Janome Just about wore that one out, too. Five years ago iI won a Janome D3050 at a quilt show. It's still working! Jane