I learned to sew on a Singer treadle machine that was my grandmother's originally. I just bought my Featherweight 221 the other day and am waiting for delivery. Meanwhile I am sewing on my daughter's featherweight which used to be my MIL's. We gave it to her years ago. It purrs like a kitten and I love the feel of the way the fabric goes through and the wonderful straight stitches.
I do own a Kenmore and a Brother both of which need to go to the repair shop. I am kind of disgusted with the newer machines like the ones I have and refuse to pay the price (plus I really can't afford it) of the newest ones on the market, like Pfaff, Bernina etc.
I hear from another lady on this board that her featherweight is the only machine she has and she does great things with it!
Originally Posted by Maride
I learned to sew in an old Singer and had not heard the humming again on a machine until I got my Featherweight. It brought me back memories of my grandmother sewing on it.