Originally Posted by
Nammie to 7
Nothing would be more frustrating for a beginner than a machine that doesn't work well. I'm lucky that my grands live close by so they come here and sew on my machines. Your DGD will remember this gift forever. You just opened up a whole new world for her.
Its also frustrating for an experienced sewist. I bought a new Singer 6212 in 1986, that machine was nothing but trouble, so happy when it finally died. A lovely Bernina 1031 was her replacement in 1992, still have her and never selling.