I have a Bernina I love it's a 1030 I think and I have had it for about 20 years. I have always wanted a Singer treadle and late last year I bought a 1916 model in an auction. It was in a sad state and my husband has lovingly restored it, the woodwork is now like new and he even had the metal base powder coated, (costing twice what the machine cost). Then my brother produced a 1950 Singer electric sewing machine from his garage and that has now been restored. Both the Singers sew a wonderful straight seam and I plan to make clothes for an couple of antique dolls I have on the treadle. I also have a Babylock serger I wouldn't be without.