Grammy of six: what are advantages of FW? I love mine! It's handy to take to classes,I can fix it myself as it has no electronics and you don 't worry about a surge protector, it sews the best stitch I have ever seen,consistently,it's a work horse- with the proper needle,it'll sew leather or satin, the grandkids can sew on it very easily,I can haul it around and it's sturdy. Best of all! It's the machine I have used since I was 5and made doll clothes!