Great machine. I had been using my grandmother's machine my whole life, and when it broke and I couldn't get it fixed (it was that old) I was nervous about trying to navigate a new one. This is easy to use, and comes with a very detailed manual. The pedal has just the right sensitivity, so I feel like a have a lot of control. And, so far, I've had really good success with 10oz duck fabrics. Very happy with this purchase.