I sewed by hand or with a hand crank toy machine and was ever so happy to get my Grandmothers White Treadle at 11yrs old.
I sewed on that and made a couple of formal dresses with the silky material...
It was my machine and I understood the workings and didn't have to hear my Mother harp on me about her Singer...
I love the treadle...and it still works lovely.
Now I have a few "fancy" machines but I love them all.
K