I bought the Singer Fashion Mate for my 10 year old granddaughter. It lasted just beyond the 90 day warranty when the timing went out. This is a major repair costing more than the machine is worth. It has plastic parts, is difficult to thread, the bobbin tension is difficult to manage and the presser foot is very difficult to change. Overall it is a very poorly designed and made machine. I have a 50 year old singer machine that runs like a charm and is so easy to use and manage. I would never recommend this machine and would give it no stars if that were possible.