I have a bad back so I bought a small Janome at Hancock's (for $49 on sale)- I can lift it with 2 fingers! Previously I had a Singer Scholastic that I took to class and retreats because my Bernina that I use at home is way too heavy ---but now my Singer is also too heavy. Was going to buy a Featherweight - but it is not a featherweight--weighs 15 lbs.