There are lots of tutorials and video's out there to help you along. If you or someone in your family can handle a screw driver and follow instructions ... the machine can be repaired. It's not rocket science.
That's what they said about my new iPhone. I failed charging the battery and answering a phone call. 
If you're not up to the task, there is sure to be someone local that is experienced with vintage machines.
I found this guy just by searching "vintage sewing machine repair Herndon VA". I cannot give a personal testimonial, but reading the website ... looks like he knows his way around a vintage machine and CARES.
https://sewingmachinesteve.sharepoin...s/default.aspx
That guy is about 4.5 hours away from me. He's not very far from my brother though. Maybe I can send it to him and my brother can pick it up. Thanks for the tip.