I am not familer with the newer Singers but the older ones built before 1970,are real work horses , almost all the older machines seam to be built better than the newer ones, I have an Elna frome the late 50's that is fantastic, all metal,I have used it for quilts (cotton) heavy canves, repairing mens denim jeans, and repaired a sheer drape that became damaged, and she is quiet to.