I have 3 older Singers (1930 -1960) a 1963 Viking and a 1970's Necchi and I use them all the time. I have a 4 year old Janome (rarely use). One of my Singer's is a Featherweight and I love it for classes and sewing on the back deck. I hope to get a hand crank and treadle at some point. For now I just enjoy my "older gals".