I'm glad he got it fixed and you didn't need a trip to the repairman. I have an inexpensive Brother, can't remember the model, but I got it free at the town incinerator where people brought things too good to throw out. A man was carrying it up the stairs, I asked if it worked, he said yes but my wife doesn't sew any more, so I took that gift home and she comes in very handy when my Janome acts up,or worse yet, has to go in for a tune-up. I've found that the Brother actually does a better satin stitch. I intended to give it to my daughter, but I don't think she's going to get it any time soon. LOL