I bought this Singer HD several years ago and love how I can sew binding on quilts or zippers on jeans, it's like a warm knife thru butter. My Brother machine balks at binding. I had a Babylock that the fabric just wanted to slide all over the place. My Singer HD has never given me a moments problem, it just goes and goes. I've started taking some sewing classes and decided I want to take my Singer HD. I bought another one because I keep two set up in my sewing room all the time. I love my Singer HD! It may not be expensive but it sure does get the job done.