Originally Posted by
Candace
I just googled and LOTs of info. about it out there. A lot of nylon and plastic parts inside it.
http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/sin...ine-parts.aspx
Touch and Sews are also called Touch and Throws or Sew and Throws. There's not really a high regard for them. But, if you like it and it sews well for you, that's all that matters.
I have a touch and sew 626 from the early 70's and it's still working just fine. My husband did replace the plastic gears (1 or2, don't remember) but it was an easy job and cheap. I don't use the machine much any more but I made a ton of clothes with it and my daughter also used it for a long time. Also I have a 600 which I think is also a touch and sew and that also works great still. My point is they were not all terrible. I was very happy with mine.