I also personally liked ones that don’t need a bobbin case (ones that a built in one). I’ve used real industrial machines for work and school and the strength isn’t the same honestly. I also wouldn’t let the sales people talk you into that “industrial” machine they seem in the stores. I’ve used machines under 100.00 and I returned it in a couple hours after use. Other than that, I’d aim for a machine at least 100.00 but, no more than like 150-160.00 USD. So I’d look to see if this one is sold anywhere near you for around that price. Only thing though, originally when I bought it (may 2020), it was 120.00. I don’t recommend sewing heavy fabrics with it but, as a beginner, I wouldn’t recommend that normally. I’ve used this machine before and I’ve had good results. I basically do one leg at a time, and copy the other leg. Wear them inside out, pin at the correct length, steam that hemline, measure +2 inches, fold over one inch, then again for a perfect hem. I did my summerweight jcrew chinos that I got on clearance last year this past weekend and it took me an hour to do 6 hems. Took an hour to really get to know my machine, another hour printing off instructions on how to hem. I like the shop at the end of my street so I don't mind giving her my business. I took a class at a local fabric store (101 level) to learn my machine, but YouTube works too. Various pins + pin cushions, seam ripper, and Gutermann Thread.It's easy to take a seam ripper and start over if you make a mistake. Menswear is just patience and only cutting once you are sure of the hemming. Just pulling from my amazon list: $125ish? Bought all from the amazon warehouse.
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