I couldn't get over it! I was a big sewer in the 70-80's, making coats and whatever for myself and then my children. I had my mother's old Singer and it was the best. Feeling of comfort. I gave it to a daughter and got busy with life and teaching, stopped sewing. With all that's going on, I thought it time to take up sewing again. This machine was rated one of the best, didn't cost a fortune, figured why not? It IS my mother's machine (way lighter though). It is like finding an old friend- couldn't be happier!