RE: Needlework Monday - I Couldn't Resist A New Sewing Machine

Thank you ! You're right about it being a gamble - I've found a few other problems with the machine, but I think the quality of the underlying engineering means they should all be fixable.

As far as I know, the fake Singers are still being made, often exported with brand names like Viscount, unbranded, or with decals that don't match the model. They work well because the design is clever and proven, but feel slightly rough compared to the originals because the quality of materials and machining tolerances aren't as good.