Has anyone tried a john lewis £59 sewing machine?

[LoveBeingAbleToNamechange]

So am a beginner and wondering if this is a good way to start. Have you tried one?

[TheOriginalFAB]

Ooooh heck. I want one now .

£59 you say?

[Blottedcopybook]

I'm really wary of them, to be honest. I bought one for my sister-in-law and it just felt so flimsy and lightweight that I was seriously worried about it. I don't like that the foot is attached to the machine either. Personally I'd avoid it and get a basic entry-level sewing machine but I'm happy to admit that I am undoubedtly biased as I sell sewing machines for a living!

[RachelHRD]

Ooh have been wanting to get a simple sewing machine for ages and that looks fab. Now red or fuschia ....

[RunsWithScissors]

I have one, and it's been surprisingly good. I feared it might be flimsy or not very useful, but I've hemmed things (include jeans), sewed a purse and various curtains. Didn't think it would be very robust (had a "proper" machine but had to leave it with an overseas move).

Not bad for it's price.

[JemimaMop]

I have one and it is great. I don't do major sewing jobs, but it is great for running up clothes for DD, putting zips in etc.

[LoveBeingAbleToNamechange]

Blotted what would you recommend?

Everyone else thanks that's exactly the sort of stuff I'm wanting to do, not sure I'm going to be able to resist