I would visit a sewing machine dealer & try one out then decide. I bought one years ago because someone told me I should have one. Watched the video that came with it, threaded it, tried it out. One of the threads broke, I set it aside. Then put it in its case & put it in a closet where it lived for 5 years, then I sold it. For about 1/3 what I paid for it only getting 5 minutes max use out of it. I've been sewing for 50 years, just fine without it. I know some people love them & use them daily. Just try it out & see if it will be a right machine for you.