Finally decided to replace the sewing machine that my Mother gave me 15years ago. It was temperamental and took a lot of coaxing to work at all. This Singer was the right price and so easy to set up and use. Should have purchased it a while back. Its fast , precise and for me as a novice it's everything I need to promote confidence to take on projects. I plan to enrol in some classes , so I can undertake more sewing tasks around my house. Buy with confidence!