Originally Posted by
wesing
My Granny had a number of sewing machines and she used them for different purposes. She said the treadle machine made the prettiest ruffles and she also used it for heavier jobs like jeans or upholstery.
Your Granny sounds like someone I would like! I do the same with my machines. The old Singers are my favorites for piecing, the Juki is for quilting the sandwich, the old Bernina is for bags and heavy stuff and the new Bernina is for garments!