a brother machine from walmart is a good place to start...prices range $89-$139 they are user friendly, will hold up for a few years til she's ready to up-grade, and if she decides down the road she's not all that 'in-to sewing' it's not a huge amount to spend. and will last for longer ... she may not use it for a few years then get it out and start again...i did that a number of times over the years. the brother's are great beginner machines! :thumbup: