I worked at Sears in 1969 - 1970, at that time they sold material, lots of it, lots of sewing machines, and I bought my first sewing machine there. Got rid of it when I bought my Elna in the mid 90's. What a mistake that was. they don't make machines like that anymore. It was heavy, made of metal and sewed anything. Boy, wish I still had that machine. If I ever find one again, it's coming home with me!!!