This sewing machine is great. It is easy to use, I love the fact that you can either use the foot pedal or the Start/Stop button and that it has a Low/Fast slide for speed. It is easy to thread and there's a needle threader which is fairly easy to use. It has loads of different stitches which still needs exploring. I am a novice sewer and loving every minute of it. This machine has made a big difference to me and my confidence in sewing is growing.