The Creative Touch 1036 is a vintage, computerized sewing machine model from Singer, known as a Fashion Machine, offering features like a free-arm, drop-in bobbin, stretch stitches, and automatic buttonholes, popular for its durability and quality, though some original plastic parts like the feed dogs may need replacement with metal versions for long-term use. It's a well-regarded machine for garment and home sewing, often praised for outperforming newer models in stitch quality and reliability, despite being from the 1980s/90s.
Key Features & Characteristics:
Computerized: Offers electronic stitch selection and control.
Stitches: Includes decorative and stretch stitches, with adjustable length, width, and needle position.
Buttonholes: Features a one-step buttonhole function.
Bobbin System: Uses a convenient drop-in bobbin and winds bobbins in place.
Design: A free-arm machine with adjustable presser foot pressure, built for durability with metal components.