Reply #148: I have two sewing machines.

[FloridaJudy]

One's an antique Singer Featherweight, which is really a hot item on eBay - you can't get them for much less tha $500 these days. The other's a old Kenmore.

Many sewing machines cost several thousand dollars these days: they're basically dedicated computers for sewing and embroidery. Not too many people sew their own clothes any more - you can get them at Target for much less than the cost of the fabric - but there are a lot of quilters and fabric artists. Sewing and fabrics are really a thriving industry.

You can try selling your fabrics on eBay: you might get quite a few offers, particularly if they're "vintage". You could also give them to a quilter's charity (they make quilts for hospitalized children and disaster victims), and get a tax deduction.