If you can follow directions to make a quilt you can do about anything on one of these vintage sewing machines. My little hand can fit in the tight places and handle the tiny little screws. I am armed with Triflo, a screw driver, some classes, internet and some videos. I can do it! I have learned a lot just tinkering with old junk machines - stuff I never thought would work can be made to work eventually. Don't let the machine know you don't know what you are doing and you will amaze yourself...
Joe does the rust bucket machines for a challenge. I suggest you start with something a little easier.