I have a very generous friend who is going away for a month or 2. This fab lady said "why don't you borrow my sewing machine while I'm away?" ...
OMG, I was over the moon. What a great idea and also a clever exercise for me before I invest money into what may or may not be a passing fancy. Also it'll be good to see if

1. I can turn a machine on
2. Figure out what's a bobbin and where it goes
3. Sew a straight line

Oh the excitement!!!