I recently received the SINGER - Start™ 1304 Sewing Machine,  and honestly I have some mixed feelings about it.  The machine has some good qualities.   It is very light weight and easy to move.  I had no issues getting started on it, so it was pretty beginner friendly.  The foot pedal works well.  However, it tends to jam pretty often.  To me, it seems to be of cheap quality.  I would recommend this to someone who sews or does minor repairs sparingly.  However,  I would not recommend to anyone who uses it a lot.  I am not sure it would last.