or other online sites. I know several women who have sewing machines (some of them are expensive) that have never been taken out of the box they came in. 
In some cases, they received them as gifts and have never learned how to use them or they thought they might like to try sewing and bought a nice machine but never got around to getting started.
I have a 1950s Singer--very basic machine, but with all the attachments. It is in a nice fold-out cabinet with 3 drawers to hold sewing supplies and a stool that has more storage space under the seat. My late husband did quite a lot of sewing on this machine, including furniture upholstery with cording and making down coats, jackets, vests and jackets from Frostline kits that were popular in the 1970s. I can do anything on it from sewing on flimsy fabrics to heavy denim. Several years ago, I made a lot of stuffed animals and that machine never quit. If you have the right needles and attachments, you can go anywhere. Also, the basic models have fewer parts to break down and require fewer adjustments.
There is a Hancock Fabric store very close to where I live and I have found most of their supply to meet my needs. Of course, I don't do anything fancy and I don't make garments anymore.
Oops, I almost forgot to mention the most important thing: Don't forget to check thrift stores. I often find large pieces of fabric when I am looking for bedsheets, table linens, etc. Years ago, I started creating felted objects from wool sweaters that I found at thrift stores and shrunk (wash in hot water/dry in hot dryer) at home. Some of the items I made were quite beautiful, though I never had the time at that point in my life to do more than a few gifts for friends/family. Also, if you check out thrift stores, don't hesitate to buy a nice garment and then take it apart and reuse the fabric to make something else. I have found exquisite silks, linens and beautiful woolen garments that could be used in other, more creative ways.
I hope you have a great time and will update on your progress.
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