While driving home from a class at Joann's Super Store, I had the machine in its case in the trunk of my car. When I opened it up I noticed that the upright spool holder was bent. It broke off so I glued it back on with Super Glue. It seems Ok but I have not really put it to the test. Also have not been able to use the self-threading feature without someone else's help. I am used to my mother's WWII-era machine!