Oh my! Lots of questions about the sewing machines we use and LOVE!       ‘BROTHER’ sewing machines are the best.     They are affordable.    They are easy to thread and clean.      The kiddos LOVE all the amazing embroidery stitches!    Theee BEST FEATURE is the ‘SPEED-CONTROL lever! (A MUST HAVE!)      There are 3-4 Brother models that I have used over my 14 years teaching kiddo’s sewing.     They ‘change’ model numbers all the time (can’t keep up with ’em!)     They usually have a good one/model at Costco at Christmas time!   ~Laura