It was a Frister and Rossman. It's 40 years old. I loved it. It's been fixed several times but this time the tensiony round thing has completely popped off. It looks pretty broke to me. After a week of holding it on with an elastic band I think I'm admitting defeat. 
So....
can anyone recommend a sewing machine that is
1. well hard.
2. Uncomplicated. I straight stich and zig zag. It would be nice to be able to button hole and put zips in. My last machine was pretty pants at those last two things.
3. and most important - it has to be able to sew from sheer silk to 6 layers of coat weight wool.
Any recommendations gratefully received.
Thanks
AnnieAnna
PS Would you buy an ex demo machine? Or have they been hammered to death before they go on the market?

So....
can anyone recommend a sewing machine that is
1. well hard.
2. Uncomplicated. I straight stich and zig zag. It would be nice to be able to button hole and put zips in. My last machine was pretty pants at those last two things.
3. and most important - it has to be able to sew from sheer silk to 6 layers of coat weight wool.
Any recommendations gratefully received.
Thanks
AnnieAnna
PS Would you buy an ex demo machine? Or have they been hammered to death before they go on the market?
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