Quote Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC View Post

Go to your local sewing machine dealer. One that sells a couple of different brands. Look over the used machines and find one that does straight
& zig-zag stitches only. One that is at least 20 years old and feels like it weighs a ton when you try to pick it up. There should be four or five to choose from. Then lift the pressure foot of each one and buy the one that lifts the highest.
Sigh... I miss my old Consew 206 RB3 and my Singer 111W100. Now THOSE were quality machines.