I have a Husqvarna SE. Love the thread cutter, I do not have to stick my head under the quilt to cut the bobbin thread. I never use the auto sew I usually use the foot control. I have a button on the front I just push and it and it will auto sew and I can regulate the speed. I also do not have a pressure foot lever. The foot just automatically goes up or down with a touch of the foot control. Love this machine and would have a hard time going back to a machine that does not have all the features this one does. Only thing it does not do is make supper when I have been sewing all day or do the dishes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!