Hi folks. Way off topic here. My partner needs sewing machine recommendations and I think many of you are living with some sewing addicts. Figured I'd try to get some advice. Here's what she's looking for:

$400 maximum to spend. She wants an electronic controlled sewing machine...not computerized. Must be sturdy. Perfect buttonholes, can feed flimsy fabrics without snagging, can handle heavier fabrics, too. Has to be able to move the needle's position. Shouldn't walk on table when it sews. And has to have stitching for knits..interlock or something like that, I think. Extremely reliable.

I don't understand half of what I wrote there but she says that's a good description. So, ask your partners, sisters, fathers, friends, sewing teachers... any recommendations?

Thanks for the wisdom.

Diane