If you really want to get her a new machine...do that...I'd look at a lower end embroidery/sewing machine...brother has some good ones at Walmart. I got my SE270D at Walmart...it only has a small hoop...but I love that machine! I only use it for sewing now (has auto threading & auto cutter)..I think the PE350 or something like that is the comparable machine now...about 400.00. Then, I would get her the accessories off ebay...look at sharp sewing or NGO sewing on ebay...very reasonable.
Originally Posted by
chiaraquilts
My daughter inherited a Singer 4530 from her MIL, it seems to work ok, but has only one basic foot. She is really getting into sewing and would like a zipper foot, walking foot, etc, to be able to do more. She is on a super tight budget so I thought it would be a good Christmas thing to do. So, my question is, does it make sense to spend money on accessories for this machine or would it make more sense to buy a better but basic machine that has all the feet, etc.? From what I have read, Singer's of this age are not very reliable, and I would hate to have it stop working after buying a bunch of stuff for it...any thoughts? I could spend about 400 dollars for a new machine.