Originally Posted by
ann31039
I got a Commander (kenmore, 15 clone) when I was 8. 46 now, still have it and use it. It's straight stitch only, but what a stitch. The only thing I have ever done to it was replace the foot pedal with the electronic one and replaced the spring in the tensioner.
A Singer 15 or a 15 clone IS a great choice, too. I think they are almost bullet proof. Along with the Singer 99 the 66s machines are pretty and sew very nice.