This machine is very pricey but it would be ok if it was more simpler to use.  I agree that it is not the easy  machine to use it took me and 2 other friends to get the machine to make design or an mommagram.  singer is one of the oldest machine company and they should make a machine that is less complicate.  They should also have some machines that do designs for less money.  We live in  time that everyone is getting back to do it yourself times.  they should make it that some new comer to sewing can pick up on their product to make a living or have fun making personel items for family...