Loving this cute little machine! I can set it up and sew wherever I want, rather than being stuck in my sewing room. It doesn't function well with heavier fabrics or too many layers, but it's great for simple mending or chain piecing of lighter weight fabric. My only complaints are that the tension seems to be really touchy and the instructions don't quite match the machine. But if you have even a little experience with machine sewing you'll be able to thread and use this machine easily.