If it is the disney machine I am thinking (I have the same one) it only does embroidery and not regular sewing. Also you can only use Disney design cards in the machine - no others. I have a Brother - very reliable and sturdy for alot of sewing. (And use the embroidery part as much if not more). The newer ones do both sewing and embroidery and you can use all Brother design cards in the machine. They generally run $1000 and up - but well worth the investment if you can.