I have a portable that belonged to my grandma. My mom still uses her Singer, it has to be at least 40 years old.

I haven't used a sewing machine since 4th grade, when I was in 4-H and taking home-ec.

I did a TON of research the other day about machines and, after looking at prices, features, my own needs etc., I decided to get the mid-range Brother (the same was Teresa has). I couldn't find one bad review of it and most said it was really a great machine with LOTS of features. While a fancy smancy machine would be nice, I just can't justify buying one with my lack-of-skill level. I think (or hope) the machine I chose will be a good choice. It should arrive in a few days.

Probably a good call, NA

So I decided to look up my machine (partly so I can locate a manual).

Sweet, Singer offers free downloadable pdf of the manual. So much for the jerk who is burning it on CD and selling it on ebay.

Most companies offer this for their machines. Not just sewing machines: I have done this for our office fax machine and for our phone system.

I can't fault the gou who sells them on eBay. He found a service that people are willing to pay for. If people aren't smart enough to figure that they can just DL it themselves, why shouldn't he take advantage of people's laziness. Smart guy!

But nevertheless, glad *I* don't have to pay for it.

Except that the companies involved might take exception to this guy selling copies of their copyrighted material without permission....

Coolness!!

If you need any help getting familiar with it, lemme know. :)

And, I'm betting yours will be personalized with a photo of Thurston as soon as you unpack it. ;)

Well... there is that.

Thanks!

My machine now is so basic that I am going to actually read the manual. I never read manuals.

My machine is on the UPS truck and will be here today! I'm excited! Too bad I'm crazy busy until Sunday.