When I was a sophomore in 1954 my stepmother bought a FW for me to sew on as I made a lot of my clothes. She passed on in '71. Her husband called and asked if I wanted the FW and of course I said yes as we were on a construction job in Colorado at the time (with 5 kids) and in a travel trailer. He shipped it in the case only, no tape, rope or anything else. As I recall it came via Greyhound bus - in excellent condition. Amazing! Men just don't think like we do, but I am so greatful that he sent it to me. It still sews like a dream.