I received this product from Brother for free in exchange for my honest review. I sew frequently, as I am Petite and always need to hem my clothing for a better fit. I also see costumes and clothing for my kids. This machine is a huge upgrade from my old sewing machine. The 60 built in stitches add convenience and more professional finishing touch. It is easy to operate, and does a fantastic job on all fabrics. I didn't know what I was missing until I started sewing on this Brother machine. Would definitely recommend.