Originally Posted by Late Bloomer
Just a quick question on Featherweighs- do you have another machine or is the Featherweight it? I have two Janomes, and wonder what the advantage (other than the weight and portability) one has over the other. Have never sewn on a Featherweight and do not know why they are sought so much. Can someone enlighten me to the differences between the older machines and todays? I know the oldtimers never really break down, but other than that - ?????
I feel the same as you. I have many machines, and really only use the newer ones. If you want a really STRAIGHT stitch you have to sew on a machine that only does a straight stitch. I have several old Singers and really like them, but rarely use them. I like the conveniences of the newer machines. You do have to keep the older ones lubed. They don't break down because there isn't much to them. Look at the underside of one sometime. I don't go to classes so have no need for a portable light weight machine.