Originally Posted by
J3General
This may sound heretical after the above 221 love fest, but you may consider a Singer 301 instead. They only weigh a couple pounds more than a FW and have a built-in carry handle. They also have a very pretty straight stitch and can sew very fast if that is what you want. The prices for 301's are not too bad - significantly lower than 221's.
I totally agree with you. I've said it before, I like my FW but I don't love it. I just can't take it seriously. I do however love my 301s. My black one is one of the quietest machines I own.
Cari