I don't sew (although I've thought about it if I am able to get some "leisure" time somday . . . whatever that is!), but my wife received a Husqvarna as a wedding present (1978) . . . don't have any idea which model, but my recollection is that it was at least middle of the line. My wife and daughter have had some complaints about it, and we've had it in the shop several times over the past several years with just light use, and it doesn't seem to ever be quite right. I understand that Husqvarna overall has an excellent reputation, so ours might have been a fluke.

I think the Wiz's comment about buying a beverage for the local repairman is an excellent idea.

Mark