Talked to a friend who works/volunteers at local women's shelter. She took shelter once and has since given back. The shelter has no sewing machines and once in a while some one will say If I just had my machine. So will be looking at some heavy duty machines that can handle jean repair just in case. My 401 does it but I'm not giving it up. My friend is going to measure a couple spaces so they can decide what type of storage space small sewing corner that might be available. I tell them they don't need a whole lot. Maybe space enough for a card table to fit (size wise). Couple storage drawer on wheels to fit under a table for small repair stash and notions.