If you have a repair shop that is *not* a dealer - go there first. Ask what
models they recommend based on what they see in their shop. Then look
around at thrift stores, garage sales, etc.
I have a Morris (singer look-a-like) that sews straight stitch only (forward
and back), but it has a ton of extra feet for piping, ruffles, etc. It
doesn't zigzag, but it also never needs repair. It has extremely even
stitches and it's easy to use. It cost me $5 at a church rumage sale, and I
spent about $35 at the repair shop for cleaning/adjusting, and about $20 for
an old blonde drop down cabinet. It came with the instruction book and the
owner's notes (purchased new in 1955 for 89.00, IIRC) and the repair shop
said it was a great machine that will probably never need a thing. I have a
newer (1968) Viking that does some embroidery stitches, etc, but it's more
fussy, and parts are no longer made. I bought another one on ebay for parts.
Denise
(the repair guy said he wouldn't take one of those walmart models for free!)
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