You get what you pay for !! buy cheap, get cheap. Put simply, I hate this machine. It was bought as a gift by my Mother in law so at least my own $$$ were not wasted that is the only bonus. Next week I am going to have to take it back to Sears for a service or repair (not sure which it will need) probably both but anyhoo....
Tension is awful, constantly having to fiddle with the knob, it's ok for a bit then have to have another fiddle with the knob, bobbin winder works great if you only like your bobin 2/3 full. The drop in bobbin method is fiddly, have to make sure it drops/winds down the groove!!!...
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