suggestions?

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hey, i just joined this community. im amy, 18 years old, from memphis, tn (moving to georgia soon).

but anyway. im taking a clothing class this semester and im really enjoying it. as a graduation gift, ive decided i want a sewing machine. any suggestions?

heres what i want it to be like and have:

-button holes
-zig zag stich
-a throat plate that gives exact measurements (ex: 3/8, 5/8)
-easy to use
-easy to thread
-not extremely expensive

and i thought id include pictures of my favorite thing that ive made so far :)