I got this as a gift for Christmas last year because I needed a sewing machine for all of my projects that I do. It's really simple, but man this machine is horrible. It makes a super loud clanking noise when you sew, like super loud, and the thread gets tangled a lot and breaks. I've been sewing since I was like 5 and know how to use a machine. This one is okay for the price I guess, but I would never buy it again.