Originally Posted by
ragamuffin
I would go to a sewing machine repair man or someone who takes in trade-ins. They will have good used ones and will probably recommend a good solid one, a work horse so to speak. Make sure it works good because if she gets a messed up one, she will think sewing is not for her. Good luck.
Good idea! I'd also check the used machines at the dealerships. That way she could get a better machine for less money. And at the dealerships they refurbish them so they should work really well.