Machine for bag interiors

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Hi everyone, 

I own an adler 269 and make the odd handbag, tote, etc. 

The thing is, I have been lining them, mostly with light to medium fabric which is a bit of a pain to stitch on the adler. I mostly stitch with 135 top and bottom and a 130 needle, so need to change everything out, plus loosen the tensioners to get it to do a half decent job with #45 thread. 

I was considering a home sewing machine  - I lack the space for another unit with its own table. There's a singer 237 (70s model with straight stitch and zig zag-full metal gearing) available from a used sewing machine dealer, who assures me it will suit my purposes. It may very well be enough, does anyone in here have any experience with something similar? 

At most I will be sewing light canvas, around 8 or 9 oz, but mostly lighter, stretchier fabrics. 

Thanks for any info!