I was super sad when my previous machine, a machine that is no longer made, stopped sewing properly. I tried many things to fix it, to no avail. I was on the hunt for a new machine and this one popped up. So far I've had it for about a week and completed two mid-size projects on it and I really like it! There are some improvements on this machine that my previous one did not have (it might just be Singer brand norm though). The bobbin is easy to thread, it comes with a bunch of accessories, the pedal isn't too sensitive. I can't wait to sew more things!!