The first machine I bought brand new was the Janome Jem when it was first in the stores as the new Featherweight. LOL It stills sews fine and has never been serviced. After using the newer machines I have though, using the Jem seems clunky and no features I'm use to now. But it sews fine. My niece uses it and loves it. Go to a Janome dealer and try out the basic models. They are great machines.