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? I would suggest this machine or one like it for machine embroidery and fancy stitches (came with 22 cams) So, when you’re looking for a vintage machine, keep in mind where you will place it–they’re not lightweights, mind you! What will you use it for? Do you need zig-zag capabilities? My Singer 201 is a straight stitch machine with a zig-zag attachment (which I do NOT have but would like) I sewed with a Sears Emdeko for several years and it is a wonderful machine (though made in the late 1960s still good quality) I eventually burned up the motor doing free-hand embroidery with it. These days, when I’m looking for sewing machines, I want something unique, well made, pretty to see and USEFUL! I have bought a non-working machine before (but it was a turquoise head with silver scroll work and only FIVE dollars) These days, I have such a collection that I can’t give space to a display only machine. But let me add–I would never SELL one of my own machines (Necchis, Singer 201, Atlas) for that price–they’re far more valuable to me. For the most part, however, I would price a working vintage sewing machine at about $25. An antique treadle machine (and there ARE reproductions!) has a bit of value and some of the rarer Singer models are much sought after. Honestly, and I do hate to be blunt, most sewing machines are only worthwhile for sentimental value. I always feel a bit odd when folks write in, asking me how much I think their grandmother’s Pink Atlas sewing machine is worth. What would I give for a pink sewing machine? Oh…about TEN dollars! Even better, I was asked to name my price. It could have been beyond repair (which was highly doubtful) and I still would have bought her. What did I care? I’ve been searching for one of these beauties for YEARS. Pastor Martha asked if I wanted to try her out to see if she worked.
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I walked into Church on Wheels, found her, picked her up and plopped her on the counter.