Good point about repair service. If you decide on a Kenmore, Sears does do rtheir own epair/tune-up service.
reply to sew cornie - Sears DOES NOT repair their sewing machines at their local stores that sell them. you can take it to Sears if it breaks and they will send it off for you to their repair center (wherever that is) and if you're lucky you'll get it back in a few months.