I have the Janome Gem Gold, the older model. It has never given me a problem. It's basic, straight and zig zag. Brother and Janome portables use the same feet at least the Brothers and Janomes we have at guild do. Kenmore machines are made by White who makes Janome. You can find portable Kenmores and Janomes at Sears. I have a Featherweight but sometimes it is too small for the job.