I got a new Bernina under $1000 but it was on sale. It was a little "red machine" (215) I think is the number. It is a basic machine that has needle up/down two speeds, 11 stitches and the ability to adjust the stitches. I actually got it because it is smaller machine and light enough to take to classes. I think it would make a good beginner machine and also be sturdy enough to last for quite a while and later serve as a travel machine. Check it out. It is not a bernette....it is a real Bernina. It also came the little table that attaches to the free arm
oh...and the sales person told me it had a better motor than the Janome's they also sell in that price range.
Last edited by sewingpup; 06-27-2021 at 04:59 PM.