Sorry hit the enter button before I got done. I also bought the sidecutter that is suppose to cut off excess. The machine didn't last long enough to wear out a needle. If you want a machine that will work and last forever buy a 15-91 or a 66. I have a 15-91 that I just got out of the closet and I wonder why I ever put it there. It sews so much better than the other more expensive Singer that I used. I have the "Heavy duty machine" in a box since it no longer sews. Should just send it to the metal yard.