I should have learned the ins and outs 32 years ago. I've learned more than I care to. My hands are too big, as are my tools.

If the wife starts showing an active interest in sewing, get your bad self to a repair school sooner than later.

God damned thing is in there hammering away again.

Maybe it just needs lubrication

or, just spring for a new one,
http://www.vikingsewinggallery.com/

and let her do the learning.

What's 8 grand ? in the big picture

She came home with a Nechi recently.

Italian... I asked when was the last time she heard Italian and trouble free and reliable used in the same sentence. Came with a beautiful leather carry bag and two accessory cases that match.

Well, we aren't that familiar with it so we still rely on the Janome that was "nearly worn out". I hear it's so hard to read all those instructions, and it threads differently...Oofda.

The good news is the matching SP-101, keeps eating 327 Feds like Cheetos.