I grew up sewing on a Singer Sewing Machine that my mother used for over 50 years. I had borrowed some sewing machines from my daughter (a Kenmore and a Brother), I had a LOT of issues with both of those machines and then purchased a newer Brother machine and it broke down within 24 hours (the bobbin casing fell out and the needle is now stuck and I cannot move the wheel), I then purchased the Singer machine and have NOT had any problems with it. I am making masks and headbands with buttons for local nursing home staff and residents and needed a dependable machine that I can get this project completed. This Singer has worked extremely well for me and has allowed me to get a LOT of masks and headbands completed. I will never buy any other brand of machines again!