There are a variety of issues. The lever on the far left that houses the thread keeps popping out of the slot. The machine is very smart and knows that it is not threaded correctly so it doesn't sew a stitch. The decorative stitching is inconsistent but have been told that the motor and panel have been plugged up with debris from too much use! So if I keep this machine, I guess I have to choose my projects carefully & how many I make if I want the machine to perform like a $2500 machine.