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Most machines have buttonhole - normally cheaper machines will have 4 step button hole - more expensive machines have 1 step buttonholeThread cutter is outside your price range, get a $5 pair of snips Some machines in your price range have a "threader helper" - it wont thread for you, but it helps you line it up and insert thread. for example: Look for a plastic tab near the needle in photos. Janome or Brother - If you have access to a local sewing store - buy from there,But The $120 to $150 Brother machines from Amazon/Walmart are very good starter machines.https://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-MZ53-Mechanical-Sewing-Machine-with-53-Built-in-Stitches/475430466?classType=VARIANT Avoid any machine under $100 - Avoid any machines marketed as a "Mini or Travel" machine - these are children's toys and are very disappointing and frustrating