Fit and finish of the parts in early singer sewing machines was quite impressive. To reduce the manufacturing costs eventually on domestic models they went to more problematic mechanical substitutes. Being timing belts etc.

Sewing machine sales and service was even a substantial item at one time. I think the last machine the wife purchased years ago was manufactured in central Europe simply because she thought it was built along more substantial and conventional mechanical lines..

It did occur to me that as we have a few members turning out aftermarket parts for our cars. A younger member with time on his hands. Could perhaps produce replacement floor mats for Mercedes cars.

I figure about an hours production time a set once you got going. By cutting out the middleman and selling below average market prices you might do okay. At the worse as an experiment you might even get a couple of sets of new carpets for your car or cars. You can sell all grades of carpet material from the original to types somewhat less so and much cheaper perhaps.

In most cases just cutting the material to pattern and sewing the edge bindings on is not rocket science. Plus if it gets too boring you could branch out to custom fitting new bras for the ladies.

As I mentioned in an earlier post on this thread. If a guy like me could make up an acceptable set on the first go for the 114 coupe it is not that hard.

Although I never touched the custom fitted bras for the ladies issue.