While you are at the Featherweight Shop site, you might be interested in viewing their post of the difference between a Featherweight and other Singer machines. I found it quite interesting, along with the history of the cases and attachments that will fit the FW's. I receive emails from their site on a regular basis. I have purchased items from them for several years now and have always been very satisfied with my purchases. Have fun with your new machine. I am sure you will enjoy using it as much as I enjoy mine.