I recently purchased an Ellisimo 3 and found myself setting with a very thick instruction book on my lap, wedged between my knees and machine table. Not conducive to learning. I spent an hour + carefully taking off the binding and peeling off the pages one at a time. Then each page into a plastic sleeve. Well worth the time and money for the sleeves. Fortunately I had a big 3 ring binder. Now I have a treasure that will be used with ease everyday. We deserve to enjoy our time with our machines