This is the best sewing machine for someone is fairly new to sewing. I have a house full of kids and this machine definitely comes in handy. I have been mainly using it for small jobs around my house such as hemming my curtains or craft jobs for the kids. I find that the instructions are user friendly explaining and showing the different accessories that are included. I love the fact that there aren't tons of buttons/functions to use this machine..it is pretty simple and basic. I do believe that if someone is really new to using a sewing machine, they should maybe watch a few videos prior to use, to get a full understanding of the process. Also, this sewing machine is a bit heavier than I expected, but fairly easy to store away.