This is my second brother machine the first one which is very similar to this purchase had issues with the tension. But I had used it for years, and was pleased to purchase another one until I had issues with the company, not granting me the warranty because of misinformation, which they still have not resolved. Consequently, until resolved, I have only used the new machine a few times. It does have the same problems with threading the needle, but to give an accurate evaluation. I would need to use it more. Still waiting for the company to resolve the warranty issue from data purchase. So far all I’ve received is one email in four months  From them.