I love this machine! I threw off the timing of my other singer and didn't really have anywhere to go to get it fixed at this time and so I move forward and purchase this one so that I would still be able to work... It is super easy to use if you're a beginner and still sturdy and experienced for an advance sewer. It is extremely quiet and efficient! I have only used it a few times (I've only had it for a couple weeks) but I am extremely happy this far. It is super slow through thin parts of fabric and just smooth through the thicker.