Originally Posted by yngldy

My friend is looking for a machine for her12 year old Granddaughter. I saw this today and wonder if anyone has this machine? Is it good for a first machine? I know it has a lot of designs, etc. that she might not use right away, but she does sew a little, and will "grow" into it. Also, can it handle hemming jeans? It is a good price, but is it worth taking home, so to speak?



I saw a Janome in the Bed Bath and Beyond catalog - looks like a nice starter, is $70 and comes in great colors, especially cool for a tween! Also BB&B has coupons for a discount on an already good price!

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...s?ta=typeahead