I had a Singer machine for 35 years (it was used when I received it) and have been sewing since I was 10 years old. I received the 7258 Stylist for a 60th birtday gift. I have only used it to sew 7 pieces very lightweight cotton summer clothing and one lightweight polyester serge fabric dress. Just before the serge piece was completed the( about 20 inches of sewing to go) the bobbin case flipped up. I put in a new needle cleaned it and replaced the bobbin case. It flips out with each attempt to sew and currently this machine is useless. The bobbin case will not remain in place so that the bobbin can turn and the hook pick up the bobbin thread.There is no licensed/certified repair facility in my State and this will cost me a fortune to ship somewhere for repair. I estimate about 3-4 hours of actual sewing time. Such a disappoinment after waiting so many years for a new machine. Also a great disappointment to the gift giver