Originally Posted by
annie123
I would buy a lower end basic but brand name quality full size machine. If she likes sewing it will be useful for years, if not you can use it or sell it. I would avoid a toy or gimmick machine directed at kids. That's what I did for my daughter and the machine is still in use many years later.
What she said.
I would get a machine that
I would be happy using
If DGD loves it and sewing, you will be ahead. If this turns out to be a "she tried it and did not really like sewing," you will still have a decent machine to use as a backup.
I have finally learned that sometimes simpler is definitely the way to go.
I have no advice on what to buy. All my machinrs are between 30 and 60 years old.
I do have a couple Singer 237 Fashionmate machines - 1960s era - that have forward and reverse, three needle positions, zigzag, and a light. I am fond of these machines. If the bobbin winder is not working, it msy be that the rubber tire is bad. A new one can be obtained for less than $5, and it is a do it yourself fix. I would buy another if I saw one.
The down side of that machine. It is heavy!