I am pretty crafty, but I had not yet purchased a sewing machine to take things to the next level. Boy, am I glad I did. This machine takes care of little things around the house hemming, repairs, etc. but also a variety of more complicated sewing adventures. I made a Spartan costume for a party right out of the gate! I can't see myself outgrowing this gem anytime soon because of the variety of stitches and reliable metal parts. This machine does Singer proud!