I have a small brothers SE-350 that I bought at Walmart years ago that I use to go out to quilty things with. Once a month I go to our Sit & Sew and if I need to bring it to a Guild meeting or to teach my DGD a sewing lesson it goes with me. It fits easily into my travel bag and did not cost a great deal either. I know the models have changed over the years but I figured I did not want to invest to much in a machine that little hands would be using. I don't take the embroidery attachment with me when I go out unless I have a specific plan for it. It travels lightly too.