A few years ago I taught a friend to sew. Her husband had me find something under $200 so I found a Simplicity SA1100 American Denim Sewing Machine for 169.00 at Walmart. It came with a tote bag project and extra feet. It was a nice machine. I just looked on Simplicity website (googled Simplicity Sewing Machines) The machine is onsale for $129.00. Good Luck. Teresa