I want to get my daughter a sewing machine for Christmas..She is 21 and just started sewing.. she is using my old..old sewing machine that had been in attic for along time and does not run good...I am looking to spend around $200...I have a Brother that I use and a Elna and like both...any one have any input?

There are some really nice inexpensive Janomes that you can buy online for under that price. I've heard they are really awesome machines.... :D

did you see the one for sale on the member classified section pretty nice machine

http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Janome...VVviewprod.htm

I can say from experience with this machine that it is awesome for the price. I bought one for my daughter who is just beginning to sew this summer. I fell in love with it myself. You might want to check it out for your daughter. It was easy to set up and use right out of the box. The instruction manual with it was right on.

There will be some terrific sales on machines on Black Friday! Check out the JoAnn ad. Buy as much machine as you can afford, Don't buy the cheapy ones. You do get what you pay for!

I use a $100.00 Singer from WM and its worked great for 10 years.

Marsha, a $100 machine from Walmart, 10 years ago was still a good machine. The ones they sell for $100 now is not so nice.....

I started out with a Brother I bought at Costco for $199. Loved that little machine. Great starter machine for the money.

I would even check out some used machines from a dealer. I know, used things for a gift...but she can get a much nicer machine for the money, with a few additional options :wink:

I started out on a Brother. It wasn't expensive and I still sew on it now and then. My son just got a new machine and is giving his Janome (the same one recomned by Ifw045 earlier) to my DGD. She wants a bigger machine. I guess the Sew Mini has been outgrown. He has done well with his Janome too.

I have the Brother CS6000i and like it :lol: Comes with extras, the walking foot and other feet. has the needle down option and 60 built in stitches

I'd probably get her one of the machines in the Janome Jem line. They are 3/4 size machines but work well and are highly portable. Many of the ladies buy them to take to quilting classes. Here is a link to one, but there are others in the line:

http://www.sewvacdirect.com/janome66...FQ4hDQodSFSXmQ

You know, after looking at the description, I'm not sure this machine has adjustable stitch width and stitch length. Those are really important features, IMO. Be sure you research this before taking my advice!