This is my first Brother sewing machine and am enjoying learning to use it. The machine is light so it is easy to set up. When I use the machine I set it on a non-skid drawer liner to keep the machine from slipping around on the table. I also found that by changing the needle from regular to a denim needle to sew cotton seam binding the machine works great. I use the machine to sew baby items for charity and light mending.