Does the basics at an ubnbeatable price.  If all you want is to do hems, curtains, table decor, cushions, without getting involved in the smock dresses (although I am sure it could handle it!), this is the basic sewing maching that no household should do without.  I could not find the cushions I wanted but found material that looked great. With 1 hour of meticulous work, the machine paid for itself and I have cushions that I am proudly displaying on my couch.  Great working tool.