I am finally taking the plunge into DIY and I am trying to find a decent sewing machine to get me going. I don't need tons of options since I will not be doing too complex of work.

Any tips or guidance for the features or brands I should be looking at or possibly sturdy reliable machines that are cheap and easy to maintain?

I will mostly be making stuff sacks, hammocks (for myself), possibly a tarp. Maybe in a very distant future quilts (a big maybe)


Thanks in advance