I am going to buy a sewing maching today and would like some input to which model and brand to go with. I have never sewn in my life! Besides w/ a needle and thread, and even that was limited to about 4 times fixing a hole or something

Please tell me what you think would be a good beginner brand and model. I am looking to spend under $175.00
Thanks!
We have a JonAnn fabrics
Pat Catans
Wal-Mart
K-Mart