To make a long story short, the Singer 2263 is easy to use, the manual and the accompanying DVD are very easy to understand. BUT: after a short time burst in use, the staples of the feed shaft, ie, the feed was broken. The machine or the staples in detail are designed so that they müeesen break. Even when installed, they are plastically deformed to inferior sheet means "breaking point" !!! This opinion was shared by a sewing machine then salesperson, which I had shown this. The seller has even Singer models to choose from, because many are still subject to the beliefs that make "Made in Germany" and desperate to have a singer, but he advises all of its customers to other manufacturers. Singer lives only by his single reputation.