I followed the videos to wind the bobbin and insert the thread through the needle. The videos weren't of the exact model so it was more challenging. Overall, I like the functionality of this sewing machine (The first one I own personally). The digital interface is really easy to use. I wished the plastic bit that holds the bobbin in place for winding was made out of something sturdier. I had to use a bit of force to pull out the bobbin which might break after a while and it doesn't seem like an easy piece to replace. I liked testing out some of the different stitches. They look like the image!