My mom is wanting to get a new sewing machine, and I have been trying to research them, but dang, there are so many, I don't know where to begin
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She wants a (mostly at least) mechanical (not computerized) machine, that will do the basics and maybe a little more (like one step button holer), and an automatic threader, free arm, and will sew heavy fabrics like denium. Oh, and a portable machine, I believe. She would like to pay under $200, and around $100- $150 would be better, since she will only be using it sporadically (hemming, clothing repairs, occasional home decor...). The brands she is looking at are Jenome, Brother, and Bernina.
Any recommendations, for or against? Thanks!
She wants a (mostly at least) mechanical (not computerized) machine, that will do the basics and maybe a little more (like one step button holer), and an automatic threader, free arm, and will sew heavy fabrics like denium. Oh, and a portable machine, I believe. She would like to pay under $200, and around $100- $150 would be better, since she will only be using it sporadically (hemming, clothing repairs, occasional home decor...). The brands she is looking at are Jenome, Brother, and Bernina.
Any recommendations, for or against? Thanks!