Anyone here know anything about sewing machines?

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11. As a textile person, I second the Husquvarna machine!

I have a Husquvarna Emerald...
If she is going to be using the sewing machine regularly, I also agree not to buy too cheap a machine. It needs to have some weight to it. The lower priced machines are mainly plastic (throwaway, imho) and don't hold up well in the long run. Parts break, etc.
It's well worth the investment to spend more for a good sturdy machine in the first place, than to keep replacing them-or trying to find a repair shop.
Brother is ok-or how about a gift certificate so she can go to go try different ones out first?

Good luck!

P.S. yeah, you might want to start saving for the serger, lol. (same applies with these-I have a Baby-Lock)