Wow Re8eldog, that looks posh! I got an old Janome, think it was about £25. I'm not capable of making clothes or anything fancy, so started by making peg bags (for tents) out of scrap materials. My scout group scrapped a couple of old tents, so I grabbed the old canvas and made bags for Vango tents and a bag to protect a non stick frying pan that we use at camp from getting scratched in transit. Bags are useful and a good way of learning about control (of speed and line), tension, allowing for hems etc. I'm not very good but I enjoy being a bit creative. Good Luck!