Originally Posted by
mhollifiel
I heartily endorse these Rose Case Kenmores. This is the machine my sewing machine mechanic recommended I get and was he ever spot on! They are sweet 3/4 machines with beautiful stitches.
What she said! I had a 1040 that I sold to my former boss for her 11 year old daughter who was in 4H sewing She (and Mom) love it and use it regularly.
My own first machine was a full-sized Kenmore of the same timeframe. Still have it and it's still going strong. Those guys are bulletproof. Easy to find low shank attachments, easy to use and maintain.