[shedonnia]

I own several sewing machines. Sewing was a hobby of mine for a while. I am thinking about getting back into it. First, I will tell you what machines I own: Babylock (sewing/embroidery machine combo), Brother, Janome, Singers (my beloved grandmother's old machine (sentimental) and a treadle -- don't use either), Bernina and Pfaff.

Now, I will make my recommendation. It would be the Pfaff. It has a dual feed presser foot, which keeps the fabric very straight; it also has 1/4 presser foot, which makes making welt pockets easier for me; and the stitch quality is excellent. It requires more steps to make botton holes, but I still love it most of all. If this had been my first sewing machine purchase, I may not have bought the others. I highly recommend you test drive the Pfaff.