I have a bunch of diffrent sewing machines, BF and I started collecting vintage ones, and really, my favorite one to use is a Necci I got for $3.00 at a garage sale. Its heavy duty, real metal, PRETTY as can be! I also hace a Brother Computerized machine, I love it,but to me, its confusing. I guess I am not a computer person, and perfer the easy way, lol, but it does sew nice! I would just look around, even used, and the used prices are pretty good!