I have a Kenmore from Sears. Singer and Kenmore are from the same manufacture.(I was told) I have had mine for 4 years and love it! Even if it is just a simple portable sewing machine. You might want to look into Kenmore, but I would go to Sears.com, The Sears store iin Lafayette,IN. doesn't carry them in the store. Or they might have one on display.