My grandmother taught me to sew on her long bobbin treadle machine. I was given a hand cranked chain stitch machine that year for Christmas which made me cry because, at 12, I didn't consider it "real." My mother used a 1939 White Rotary that I was allowed to use when I got glasses. Thanks to my Grandmother's training my mother was surprised to learn that I sewed as well as she. I have had a number of different machines; 1923 Singer portable, 1959 Brother, an old Singer the year of which I don't remember. Presently I have an old Elna straight stitch and a Denim and Silk EuroPro. I think what the beginner needs is a good teacher first and then a simple machine for starters. Something sturdy and tough but gentle. Audy
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