We should take care of these machines. Nothing like the cast iron machine will every be made again, and if more people knew how capable and good they are I'm sure more old machine would be cleaned up and put to use again. I have noticed a lot of people keep a sewing machine for the odd job around the house, often a brand new bargain model. Some of these models compare well to the best of modern machines and endlessly better than some new. The cast iron straight stitchers have been old for 50-60 years now, a lot of them have been thrown out already. The freearm zigzagger came in 1945 (at least Bernina), the built in stitch patterns and buttonholer in the 50s. How many would consider a straight stitcher these days?
We are very driven by the latest and newest, in many ways I am too, but for some things I sometimes prefer the older; some pieces of furniture, and a cast iron Singer 201. I think I would like an old house too. :- )
Last edited by Mickey2; 05-31-2017 at 01:27 PM.