Singer 8763 vs (vintage model) Singer 221

I'm having super conflicting feelings about my new sewing machine. I love it and it works 800 times better than the vintage one I've been using, up until this evening. However, I honestly feel like I'm cheating on my old sewing machine.

I know that sounds a bit absurd, however it was my first sewing machine and my grandma had given it to me years ago. It was made in 1964, has the perplexity to do only one stitch, but is a quality and dependable machine. It is made out of metal, unlike the 8763 model which seems to be mostly plastic.

Then again, the 8763 model has more settings than I could even imagine, I had no idea you could design shapes into your sewing, it's incredible. There is not just one, but two cutters on the machine, and it sews like it is gliding on butter, so smooth!

I have moved model 221 over to a table on an alternate wall, but am still keeping it out, on display, where it should be, for all to see, and gawk at perhaps :).

8763 is now resting on my leather topped vintage desk, waiting to finish the dress 221 had originally started, before he could no longer continue because of zipper foot complications.


I love them both.
I cannot and will not choose a favorite.



8763:

221: