I have long thought and struggled me me zuzulegen this machine. Especially before threading dreading since been telling everyone how hard that is. Since I must now call this machine my own, I can say this here: The threading is not rocket science, and I succeeded in the same the first time perfectly. In addition is a DVD that explains the most important things. This has been even more expensive machines not to offer. A good manual is also included. I already have 4-thread stitch and rolled hem tried (s. Photo). If well managed. Certainly you have in various types of fabric a little to try (eg presser foot pressure or the thread tension). But that's probably the case in other machines. When rolled edge (thin cotton) I have everything sewn with setting "4" and the lower looper at "6.5". Very nice is also the free-arm, which is not anywhere even with more expensive machines. A word about the volume, because I had to read more often, she was seehr loud. Certainly, the Brother is not completely silent, but from loud can be no question. As have other normal sewing machines, eg. As of S ... (which are still more expensive than those to Brother) a higher noise level. I do not sit every day and spend hours in front of the machine. And even if, as long as it does not sound as if a tractor or a tank rolls through the living room, it's OK, and plus for the price, since you can not complain. A fabric-collecting tray is not there, but that's not that bad. I put a piece of old Mousepad topsy everything is ok All in all I think it is a solid and user-friendly machine without a lot of bells and whistles, and for a good price, and may the Brother to all those who primarily use the device as a hobby and your wallet does not want to overburden recommend.