I have 3 machines: a featherweight, a 1958 Singer 401A, and a Viking computerized machine bought in 1988 (?). I use them all. My 401A is my go-to machine and it has been a work horse; I have made awnings, car seat covers for a VW, you name it. I took a Stretch and Sew Class and made dozens of T-shirts for my kids. My GD # 2 lives on a boat and she will get the featherweight this summer. At 82, I don't need all these machines. I still do repair stuff; just don't sew new stuff now.