My Mom bought me a machine in 1975-76 out of the Spiegle catalog. Mom sewed a little but not much. Just a few outfits for me and my Sister and some doll blankets. She really never did get into it. Anyway, it's a Brother all metal with a snap on cover. Only does straight stitch and zigzag. I still have that machine 35 years later. I don't think I will ever get rid of it.