First let me say I have been a Singer's fan since I was in grade school so I know there is true quality in the name...SINGER. The Heavy Duty machine lives up to its' name in performance, yet is light carry. The built in handle makes to move from one room to another and should you  need to, you can even travel with it. I love that it fits on my kitchen table and when I'm finished I can just as easily tuck it in a corner space in any room in the house. It's reliable in performance, easy to carry, compact in size and as a product; it still lives up to its name.