Old 04-24-2014, 05:03 AM
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J Miller
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Too much even at $1.99.

I had a chance to examine one of the actual Heritage models at JoAnn Fabrics not long ago.

Pure unadulterated junque.

The machine is huge compared to say a 66 or a 319 or even a Touch & Sew. The bed is curved, and huge so it looks to be a good work space, but the space under the arch is smaller than a vintage Feather Weight.

The body is a two piece clam shell made from genuine plastic. I suspect what's under that is equally cheap. The hand wheel is also plastic and the plating was reminiscent of the cheap plating on imported plastic toys.

The machine made a most nerve wracking noise when it was running. Sort of a tinny but rasty whine that was very loud compared to real metal sewing machines.
Sewing with it would produce what Audiologists call; acoustic trauma. A condition where the nerves in the ears are damaged.

No, the only reason to buy the Heritage commemorative model would be to put it on a display shelf and never use it.
Given WalMarts penchant for selling sub bottom of the line cheap junk, I would pass it by.


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