The older Singers never mess up. Great back up machines. I have three, white FW, 301, and 15-90 in cabinet. That's all I want or have room for older machines without having clutter. My newer fancy machine is what I use the most. I gave my grandmother's Singer treadle to my oldest DD and my great aunt's Singer treadle to my youngest DD. They use them for decoration instead of sewing on them but they are out of my way and safe.