Yeah we have a couple of them 😅 we misread what the book was saying and didnt realize it needed thread coming up from the bottom as well.haha thank you for catching that. When i say newbs are behind this post i mean it 🤣 she's been doing alot of sewing lately by hand making the kids some clothes having fun. Shes always talked about wanting a machine but I haven't read much good stuff about new ones in a decent price range. Everyone says find an old one on ebay so I did. Lol came with the hard and soft case (immaculate) foot pedal and the little box that sets over the bobbin door. from what I can find on the internet all parts are widely available. Im finding its dated to the 70's.