Originally Posted by
Mickey2
Vintage machines have a few tings against them, they are not part of the commercial round-a-bout of production, distribution, advertisement, and sale. They are simple straight stitchers, and not up to date technologically. I hope people in general who venture into sewing see the advantage with these old straight stitcers. It's so sad to see people spend money on those brand new bargain machines, and ignore the vintage models. The look old, and are old, but they are up to any straight stitching job as good as any.
people some times buy the old machines to use as back up for the new - they are cheaper than one service call for the new - you can sew a real project on it - they make a better looking stitch or at least the same straight stitch as a new one - can you compromise with your hubby? maybe let him paint it to look like his tractor but leave it in tact as a fun working machine to use for heavy projects