This is a great machine for the low- to medium-use home seamstress, however, it is not the best choice for someone who does a high volume of sewing or who sews very bulky items (like diapers).

It has nice built-in designs and stitches. The built-in Disney designs are especially nice for personalizing children's clothing. The interface is easy to learn and fairly intuitive - both my husband and our 8-year-old can use it.

The Quick-Load Thread Cassette is both a pro and a con, in my opinion. It makes threading the machine a bit more fluid, but the entire thing must be removed and reinserted every...