Originally Posted by
Rach L.
Does anyone know anything about Elgin sewing machines? I'm not familiar with the brand, but can get a good deal on a s1112 portable. It appears to be from the 70's. I haven't had much success finding info on it via web searches. I'd like a little background on Elgin, reliable, easy to find parts for, etc. before possibly buying it.
I bought the same model many, many years ago at a yard sale for 20.00. It came with all the decorative cams and I have used them from time to time, but not too often. Anyhow...I LOVE this machine. I own my own business and use this machine daily and believe me, it takes a beating! I have sewn leather, fur, burlap, cotton...you name it. The only thing I have ever had to have done to this machine is 2 times in the last 25 yrs, I have had to have the timing set on it but that was because I got in too big of a hurry doing some free style stitching on some large quilts. I have owned newer, more expensive machines and would not trade this one for the world! I wish you the best of luck! Hope you get it and have as many enjoyable hours of sewing with it as I have!