I made a jacket from a medium wale corduroy with my Singer FW and she did a beautiful job through all the thicknesses. I used a size 16 jeans needle, no skipped stitches at all. I used my Bernina 1031 for zig zagging the raw edges of the seams. The fabric cost a grand total of $5 for 2 yards of fabric.
You can see a picture of it here: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...45965719rygnnj
Sharon W.

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. The only way to find one is to advertise, ebay, and/or craigslist. A post by miriam said not to buy plastic parts which is very important. These machines do have plastic cams and otherwise all metal but I have not had a problem with mine. This machine will sew lighter fabrics and I can't imagine having to pay over $300.00. The really good older machines are starting to go up in value because of all the new plastic, computerized, expensive machines they sell today. PatternReview.com gives many reviews for older machines without becoming a member. Have you thought about those new metal home sewing machines that are sort of industrial that sell for about $800.00? Can't think of the name right now but many quilters love and use them.

Even though the new machines are all metal they aren't the quality the old machines are. I foolishly have an all metal Consew walking foot - it is industrial.... give me back my antique one any day - the machining work is so much better on the old ones. Better metals to begin with as well.

I purchased a Euro Pro that states it will go through 8 layers of denium and it really does!! Then you can turn around and stitch through satin. No adjusting tension. Love it!!:thumbup:

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