I'd go with a featherweight. They don't take up much room and sew beautifully and are lightweight. My DH sells and services them. He was able to get me an electronic foot pedal that is like a gas pedal style that is on our modern machines. If I sew very long using the original button pedal makes my foot ache. The electronic wasn't cheap but I think it was worth it. I use a Bernina 880 here at home but take FW to classes and shipped one to CA to use at my daughter's.