I would find a used decent machine for your gd to sew on. I bought a Singer 99 for $25.00 which had been a trade in. I made a stopper pad to keep the machine at a lower speed. (This machine was built in the 30's when there was no adjustable speed other than your foot.) Both of the girls are now married and have much newer faster machines. I keep the old Singer and teach girl scouts how to sew using the old machine. It has sure been a "Keeper"