He'p me! Sewing machine advice

[Gaian]

I'd recommend the ilder Kenmore's. There are plenty of them around from the 70's that you can get a good deal on them. Heavy duty solid metal construction. The Viking Husqvarna are also great but will cost you more. Buying a good used machine is a low cost option as well as recycling.

[The Wizard of BC]

A view of one of the work stations at Freedom Kilts.
Note that the entire kilt can be layed out and supported by the table extension.





Here is what I'm talking about where the pressure foot is raised and can have a full 1/2" of fabric fit under it. Not all machines can have this modification.