Single Stitch Plate is a MUST
A single stitch plate is a MUST !! .... and you are correct, the option to obtain one just isn't there anymore. I have "collected" four sewing machines over the years. One is set up with the single stitch plate. Another also has a single stitch plate. The 3rd has the zigzag plate and the 4th has the single stitch plate. I use the SS plate for more than the zigzag. Have no idea what has gotten into the manufacturers.....................