Absolutely love my new singer seeing machine. I almost broke my Baby lock trying to sew canvas. Then I researched and found out I needed a heavy duty machine. This one is great! Watching online tutorials of bobbin winding and threading the machine are the best. The user manual is not very helpful. I followed the two online videos and it sews so beautifully I almost cried. Came faster than I expected with the whole Corona virus thing. Goes through multiple layers of canvas and bias tape like butter. I was able to sew an entire canvas hanging bag for my laundry in a couple of hours. Love love love the fast stitching speed. It was worth every penny and the best price on the web.
I've been sewing for 40 years, had a great sewing machine but lost it in a house fire. So I bought this one, since I need a heavy duty machine. It works great on thicker fabric, runs smooth. The problem is the top thread is constantly coming unthreaded! I have to keep retreading the needle, very frustrating. You must make sure there is a good length of thread beyond the needle after you remove your project from the presser foot. Otherwise, it unthreads. There is no needle down control, you must use the hand wheel. I'm used to the needle down control, so this will take time getting used to.
So far this is a good basic machine, which is what I wanted. The only thing I am not crazy about is the reverse switch. You have to hold it down with one finger to reverse, so that leaves only one hand to maneuver the fabric.
My old machine stopped working so was looking for a new one with a few features to do small projects. This machine was a great fit for my needs. The drop in bobbin is new to me, but it works great. I would recommend this machine to new sewers as well as those with some experience.