Originally Posted by olebat
Be careful - collecting vintage machines can become addictive. They are scattered all over my house. I have to remember which one has which color thread for quick mending without having to change thread. With the older machines, I sew through heavy layers of jeans (including the seams)and even leather. Also, even my old treadle will drop the feed dogs for free motion sewing.
You are so right on the addiction part. I now have several vintage Singers and Necchis. Even DH appreciates the quality of the workmanship in these old machines and is quite the enabler, lol.