I conturière VOCATIONAL for nearly 40 years. This is my second TOYOTA. This is certainly a basic product but high-performance sewing thicknesses. I just throw a JANOME (horror). There, the special foot absorbs thicknesses without flinching. My grandchildren wear jeans every day. Between hems and knee room, there is no other machie on the market at this price, who can give as much satisfaction. Excellent product !!!!