"Ah yes, but the OP asked about patterns where the SA is specifically *not* included. This is a different kettle of fish to those where they are simply not shown. You need to read the pattern envelope/ pieces carefully. If they are not included then…"

"Susan, did this information come from the Wetpluto.com pages? There are some basic flaws both here and on their site. The sewing machine as we know it (ignoring Thimonier's wooden one of 1830, of which approx 80 in total were made, basically…"

"Interesting - shame it cuts off like that. Any idea who it was, or what/ where the event was? There were one or two nice pieces in among it all as the camera skipped past."

"Teehee! Are you sure Goodwill will appreciate it in all its strange stripiness? Might they view it as an act of ill will and refuse ever to let you darken their door again, even to spend money?"

"Look across to the UK and Europe as well. There are some good websites around; do some exploring. In terms of monetary value, I'm afraid only the earliest models are worth anything much provided the condition is good enough, although a freearm…"

"aaaahhhhhh The basic mistake was to try to sew a stretch fabric on a machine which is straight stitch only. The fly in the ointment was not the "with cotton" - "with cotton" is perfect - but the "3% Lycra". Somebody…"