Originally Posted by bjolly

Just went up in the attic and brought down this Housekeeper 742 machine that I bought from my Mom right after I got married. That would be about 38 years ago. I did a search on the Board here and just didn't find anything. Would anyone know what year this was made in or any other info? I just remember that it would sew through anything. I made my boys heavy coats with a wool blanket for a lining and it went right thru it. I want to get it cleaned and serviced so I can use it sewing purses, etc. Thank you for any info.