I bought a different model first and there was an issue with it. Instead of replacing it with the same, I decided to try this one. It's almost the same as my current sewing machines and I love it! The price couldn't be better. Before buying this machine, I have a Singer ($350) and a Brother sewing machine ($900) and they all are equal in what they do and how they work. Highly recommend this...although I have only used it for a week.