I am looking for a sewing machine which can be had for between $150-$250?

I would read reviews and compare prices on Amazon first, there seems to be a lot of Singer and Brother models for under 250 that seem to have good ratings.

Look on craigslist, they have tons of used sewing machines, or you could look on ebay for a new one.

Sears has some really nice ones. This one might be perfect for a beginner.

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