Unfortunately, your budget doesn't have any ability to be able to find a good sewing machine unless you stumble onto an estate sale or a charity store but that is risky since you won't know the history of the machine. I would start pinching your pennies telling your family and friends you want to save up for a DSM. Save all the money you may receive from Xmas and birthdays for your DSM. Shop around and test out the new ones to see what brand works for you. In 1970, my Dad bought me a used Singer for my high school graduation. I saved for a couple of years to be able to buy my Bernina 1530. I have had it since I bought it at a quilt show new in the 90s.