My wife has this machine for a long time, was not her but from the beginning sympathetic (optical equipment and moderate). Working with the initially unfamiliar horizontal position of the spool works but perfectly. Impressive low-noise engine and the good controllability of speed. The machine is equipped with a variety of programs, in which the purchase was the possibility of 5 Stretch stitches with decisive. Not least for the immediate delivery through Amazon and the good price / performance ratio must be mentioned.