Anyone here know anything about sewing machines?

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12. Seamstress here

I would recommend you make a nice little card or coupon that entitles her to a sewing machine (maybe a $ amount included).

There are so many different features and some are important to some and not to others. For example:

how is the bobbin rewound?
Is it neessary to remove the bobbin for winding?
How is it threaded?
Does it have a needle threader?
Does it make good buttonholes? (most do not)
Does it have a feature to keep the needle down when stopped?
How easy or difficult is it to change stitches?
Does the machine vibrate when running at a good speed?
Does it have a flat surface or a curved surface? (personal preference)

Try some out a sewing machine stores and Joanne Fabrics.

Anyway, she may want to be involved in the selection.
Just a thought.