I'm not familiar with this model of Singer but you might want to look on the Vintage thread on this site. I have a Singer Featherweight from 1936 and it sews like a son-of-a-gun. Will your daughter really use a zipper foot? I haven't used one in a gazillion years. I do have a generic walking foot that cost less than $20. That's one I can't do without. I'd never buy new if a few dollars would get the old one up & running.