Sewnoma

Oh if I find one I'm testing everything! I am ready; I have added fabric & thread & bobbins to my "junkin'" bag that goes with me whenever I'm thrift shopping or yard sale-ing. As long as it's not missing parts, I should be able to test everything.

My car even has a standard wall-type plug; it's rated for up to 150w, so even if they won't let me use THEIR power for some reason, I can plug the dang thing into my car and test it!! I haven't actually tried that yet, but 150w should be enough for most machines, I think. And worst case scenario, it blows a fuse. Or, y'know, maybe catches the car on fire. No big deal... (Maybe I should add an extension cord to my bag...)

Carol34446

I have a number of vintage machines, a early 1970's Kenmore and a 9000SQ I bought on overstock.com for the 80 stitches for $135. with shipping and a stop start button, no thread cutter but it works great and sews nice. Like having the no foot peddle option as that way dogs can't chew the cord for foot peddle. And it sews good to, as does the rest of the herd. Just as some people have to have a Cady or Lexus, some can drive with an old used car and be happy. Each to his own and glad you found one, bet it will work fine. If she gets into al ot of sewing/quilting later on she can upgrade.