I love love this singer m1000 mending machine. It is absolutely the essential machine to assist with my sewing and mending. Light weight so is easy to grab it to mend my husband's shirts or a RIP in my granddaughters pants. I love it because i can even piece a small quilt. Lots of different stitches to chose from. Even can get a little fancy..for such a small machine it is like a giant tome I love it!!!!!!!!!!!