I received this as a wedding present. It had been a few years since I've sewn on a machine and was intimidated to start again, but the machine is really easy to pick up. Even all of the built in stitches are really easy to navigate and it was simple to thread. The only thing I'm having an odd time adjusting to is that the presser foot lever lifts to the right side of the machine instead of straight back like all the other machines I'd worked with.My muscle memory keeps trying to flip it backwards instead of to the side. love this product!