Sewing Machines

[Alan H]

Thw two machines I use is an old, old black Singer from sometimes around the 1950's. It's strong and reliable and thre's nothing like it for drop-dead reliable straight stitch. It will also sew in reverse. But to do zig zag or buttonholes you need these arcane little foot attachments, and I've never really used the ones I have.

The machine that I use for Zig-zag is my wifes Husqvarna. It's a Viking and is one of the first computerized models, though it only has about twenty decorative stitches.

For kilts (and light sailmaking, the other thing I do...and boat canvaswork) you need:

!. rock-solid straight stitch.
2. zig-zag
3. buttonholer

and if you can get it, a serging stitch to finish off raw edges.

All else is fru-fru.