I used to have one a Singer straight stitch/zig zag that I saved up from each paycheck when I started teaching. I passed that on to my neice a few years ago. I had a Necchi but we were simply incompatible - sold it to my friend who has never had a bit of trouble. I have 2 singers in benwood cases, one of the parlor treddles (I thought it was just a great accent piece with doors for fabric storage but when I got home I found a beautiful machine with scarab decals inside ( paid $30). My two favorites are my wedding gift from my husband now 30 year old Pfaff 7530 and a $5 bargin when an antique dealer was closing a 1952 Featherweight. I'm looking for a replacement for my Pfaff since the circuit board is beginning to fail - the light no longer comes on but I can still use all the functions - as long as I am carefull about what number I hit.
Oh I forgot my mothers Kenmore that uses cams for decorative stitches that actually weighs more than the Pfaff.
Christina