Zorba
"The Veiled Male"
I would *LOVE* to get my hands on a "workable" chain stitch machine. They tend to either be industrials ($$$$$$), or toys (don't work too well). There were a few "regular" machines made that were chainstitchers - I'm looking for one that isn't an arm and a leg in price...I also have two toy chain stitch sewing machines from my childhood that work by turning a handle.
Why?
Basting!