I really love my FW's They are so easy to care for and tote to class . I highly suggest if you get a FW get either the book or DVD those fantastic featherweights by David R. McCallum, I got both and really glad I did, if I do not "get it" reading the book I can see it on the DVD, so which ever way is best for you. The cost of both, are what I would have paid for one trip to the shop to get what ever done. I have fixed one or more of my machines with the book or DVD and saved my self some money. these machines were made so women could care for them self's. I am with out a doubt the least mechanical person ever, and even I can do any thing with my machine's now to fix them. So what ever you decide good luck and hope you get the machine that is best for you.