My mum's sewing machine is another casualty of Covid-19 - it expired while she was making facemasks. She doesn't think it's worth trying to fix it as parts of it are already held together with Sellotape. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a replacement, please?
She doesn't want 'fancy stitches' - really just wants straight stitch, reverse & zig zag, though I've told her that she probably won't find one of decent quality that doesn't have a few bells & whistles. She'd want to buy mail order as she's in her 80s and probably best avoiding shops even when they do reopen. Ideally she'd order one from John Lewis though they only have two in stock for under £300 - I don't think she'd want to pay more.
I don't suppose anyone has any experience of John Lewis own-brand machines such as this one?
https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-partners-jl111-sewing-machine-blue-ditsy/p3330101Any other suggestions would be welcome too - if I know a specific model I can hunt round for reliable places to order it from.
Thank you
I've not done any sewing for ages, thanks to my OH working from home and taking over my sewing table. And at this time of year, the garden tempts me more.