like others have commented, i would buy a new machine. i just bought a new brother and it has alot of feet with, including a walking foot!!!!!!!!i was shocked and it has alot of features----like needle down when you stop. it is a computerized machine. i had a singer and it's alright, but i love my new machine. it cost $199.99 at walmart.saw same machine at joann'sand it was over $300. but i would keep the old one for a back-up machine.