I am so picky about throwing out a worn out machine as there is so much that can be used and saved to bring to life anthor lovely old machine. Here is a story of one that I have just rescued
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...y-t195124.html If I hadn't saved some bits n pieces from my old worn out but well loved machine this one would have been dumped and that would have been such a shame cos she now sews her little old heart out with perfect stitches, I love her to bits.