Loved your article. I have had just about every brand of machine, but my alltime favorite is my Elna 6004 which I purchased many years ago and it's still rolling along. I also have an Elna serger and in the middle of an alteration job, the presser foot lifter broke. After trying in vain to contact my local sewing machine store, both by phone (only got a message) and by email (which was never responded to) I went online and found the website sewingpartsonline.com and they are fabulous. Received the part within a few days and now I'm back in business. For me, the service is very important since I have an alteration business and if my machines are down, I'm dead in the water. Unfortunately, I'm not that happy with the repair service I've received. Very expensive and takes forever.

Love this jacket and would like to know what pattern it is, especially with the seaming down the back. I guess I'm not the only one who would like to have more of this article. You left us hanging. More please!!!!