Juki and Brother make sewing machines that are good.
Brother brand sewing machines are widely considered to be the some of the best made.
"To find lots of information on Toyota's line of sewing machines, you can find them on Toyota Sewing Machines' website. On the site, you can compare both of Toyota's current sewing products, look at pictures submitted by Toyota sewing machine enthusiasts of their finished sewing products, and find local information about Toyota Sewing Machines for your region."
The best description of sewing machine parts and their functions is at http://sewing.about.com/od/sewingmachineindex/ig/Sewing-Machines.--9k/
Sewing machines are very heavy. As such, there is no such thing as a portable sewing machine.
To the best of my knowledge people still use hand sewing machines
The Phaff sewing machines are made in Germany, Europe.
Present day sewing machines are complex electrical machines.
Yes, new sewing machines come with instructions.
No but the sewing machines thread the needle for you will help.
people have a variation of opinions on sewing machines people have a variation of opinions on sewing machines
Singer is the standard in sewing machines, and make several good ones under $200.
"Toyota is not known for its sewing machines but rather for its automobiles. Toyota sewing machines are not in the top ranked sewing machines in consumer reviews. However, on sites such as Sears they have received positive reviews and their reliability does not appear to be an issue."