Some of the older Kenmores were made by Singer too. I have a Kenmore I bought in mid 70's and it is all metal and still runs great. I also have a kenmore 19000 made by Janome embroidery machine, and both are great. Just bought a Singer 288 with cams for $50 in a nice cabinet, singer says it was made in 1980-1984. Don't think it was used much. Along with Helen, my grandmother's Singer 201-3, brother SQ9000 and a babylock 418 serger and Janome 4 thread I am machined out of space.