I just took up sewing after purchasing this machine. I have already been able to sew multiple outfits of doll clothes as I am learning. This machine is actually very easy to use. There is a small learning curve to threading the machine, but there are plenty of videos online. And once I learned, it is now very simple to thread both the top spool and bobbin. And the automatic threader is the same… learning curve but pretty simple once learned. And so many built in stitches. I love this! It is also lightweight for a sewing machine. Way lighter than the one my mom had when I was growing up. And way easier to use, especially for a newbie. I got it here with the case for a great price of only $160 with the case. A local store was selling just the machine for $219 plus $50 for the case. So it was a great deal.