Have this sewing machine bought for my little daughter (8) and we are fully satisfied. She has a needle guard and also does not going as rapidly as large machine if you have not so much feeling in the foot. The manual is easy to understand. My daughter managed to completely operate alone. Who is a professional machine expected of this machine, of course, is ill advised. For small sewing and beginners, especially children it is great and absolutely enough. Jeans I would not even try to sew with it, more than max. 2 layers. 8 layers of cotton fabric for Henkel in a bag but it has managed, even when it went a bit difficult.
