I have the machine even tho I haven't used it much. It does have needle down and the "pin feed" is there is a little pin part comes up from underneath to help move the fabric along if I remember that right. I purchased mine from
www.allbrands.com and it was with FREE shipping and fast delivery in THREE days. The throat is a good size and it does sew very fast!! Most people on here who own it seem to love it.