I've been using Rusty to make a Whacky Bag. 80 3/5" squares, an inner bag and two handles makes a reusable grocery bag. The squares are made from scraps from other projects.
Anyway, I've been amazed at the ease of using the hand crank machine. Normally I need two hands to guide and control the fabric, but I've found I can do it with the hand crank. Not as easy perhaps, but doable.
The thing I really like is just how slow I can go with the HC. One stitch at a time if I need too.
I also have some fairly thick vinyl material that I made some holsters for our nippers and seam rippers. The machine sewed through the double layers of that like it was sheet cotton.
This is one little machine that will get a case and stay with us. It's just too handy. Even my electric loving wife has said she wants to try it.
Joe