Is a 200 dollar sewing machine good?

Yes. If you are a novice to sewing, you will find an Excellent machine for your needs in this price category manufactured by Brother, Singer and Kenmore. Whether you are crafting, sewing home decorative projects, making quilt tops, or constructing clothing, these machines will do what you need. For example, Brother makes an Excellent digital machine with 30 decorative stitches for less than $200.

Expect a machine in this price category to do the basics: straight stitch, zig zag stitch, sewing in a zipper and making simple button holes. Once you have mastered the basics of sewing, you may wish to upgrade to a machine that has more options.