Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I bought this machine over 4 years ago as my starter sewing machine, and it's still going strong. In that time I've made close to 30 quilts, 20some purses, totes and bags, and about a dozen items of clothing. This machine is so versatile, I've been able to do everything I need to on it. It has never needed maintenance (aside from a little oil), and it very easy to set up & use. I have used many YouTube tutorials over the years, and I highly recommendwatching a video tutorial when attempting something new. I belong to a local quilt guild and my quilting friends are always surprised that I use this machine to piece and quilt all of my quilts. I've been able to do straight line and freemotion quilting on this. Queen and full size quilts are a bit of a stretch, and I plan to buy a bigger machine, but it can be done on this with a bit of patience. Twin or baby size quilts can easily be quilted on here. I also teach bag making classes with my local guild, and have never had problems getting through multiple layers of interfacing, fabric, canvas, or batting. I've even been able to sew leather handles on. You gave to go slowly, but it's totally doable. The different stitches are very helpful when making clothing. I don't have a serger, so I usually sew French seams, but this machine has a serger-like stitch for when French seams aren't practical. I also have found it fairly simple to sew on buttons and buttonholes. I'm an amateur, but I've been able to sew several professional looking items, which I've been able to wear again and again. Sewing machines are usually a pretty big purchase, and I have plans to buy a $1000 industrial straight stitch machine for quilting later this year, but i would definitely buy this machine again if it broke down and needed replacement. For less than $200 it's an excellent value.