I agree, the Singer is good for piecing, I gave an Elna to my daughter who sold it but I know the girl she sold it too and she'll get more use out it than my daughter ever would. When I used the Elna it did everything, but it was a tad noisy even with TLC and lots of oil/grease. My friend uses a Necchi that has been her mother's/hers for 50+ years, going strong sews perfectly but currently has bobbin winder that is less than optimal function. I'll have to ask my friend if she has ever dropped the feed dogs