Good basic machine
At first I thought it was very light but my old machine was nearly 40 years old and technology does move on! Initially I was a bit concerned that all the stitches were all pre-set for stitch length but that doesn't bother me now. It is easy to thread but I do find getting the shuttle on to the spindle in the correct position to be able to load it with thread a bit a bit awkward. I think the mechanism for disengaging the needle and enabling the shuttle to spin could be better so if you buy this machine just go slowly and don't apply too much force through frustration. Mind out, it could be me d