Enjoy yourself...
http://www.sewalot.com/sewalot_index.htm
Bless him.
What are the classic Singer models that tailors in the US still favor?
I think the man has more sewing machines than we do . I know he has prettier ones. Ours is all commercial machines.
The classic singer models depend on the opperation they are being used for. The 107-9, 10 and 12 are still being used for lapel work but so are they used for stitching a reading tape to a leather sweat band. the 151k 1, 2 and 3 and w can be used for fine lingerie work as well as sewing the bound edge on a hat with the proper guides. Many other cross used Singers as well and plenty that I am completly un aware of in the clothing biz.