I am back to sewing after at least 40 years away from the craft. This machine has made it very easy to do that. The numbered system make it very easy to thread the machine. I like the ease of filling the bobbins. I have sewn several craft projects and like how the machine handles different tensions for fabrics and several layers of fabric. I love the inclusion of so many different stitches. This lends itself to great creativity for my projects. I have use the zipper foot and it worked great in either position. This machine has made my venture back into sewing quite enjoyable.