Go to a reputable dealer and ask about used machines that have been reconditioned. They'll be cheaper than new, but probably better made than the junk that Walmart sells. Walmart machines tend to be inferior, and you won't be able to get anyone to se...
Wal-Mart for both sewing machines and sergers. They have machines that start out at like $97 and go up from there, they also have sergers that run around $150. They are good brands that do a good job, mostly Singer machines. My only suggestion is to ...
make a strip of the materials you will be using . visit a sewing machine store and ask for a demonstration with an inexpensive model. Sears sells The Kenmore machine which is very good and comes in several styles depending on what you want to make wi...