I have this one, and I love it! The only thing I have found about it, is that it doesn't sew over thicknesses well at all. So I use my antique machines for that.But I have done tons of pieceing like you are describing on it, and noooooo problems.
And I've had mine for several years.
Tammy

I have this machine, and have had no problems with it. It is a good little machine.

Have any of you used this machine to make a Bow Tuck Bag? If it will work ok making this, I will be very satisfied.