I got one about 20 years ago by Simplicity. Ironic name...it's been anything but simple! EVERY time I have to change threads, or if the thread breaks, I have difficulty getting it to work again. Threading is color coded and in a specific order, but still I always have problems. It was great for making curtains when I could get it running.I don't take it out to use often...it frustrates me that much. I've pretty much given up on it and am considering asking my sewing machine repair guy if he wants to trade me something for it. It wasn't cheap, it was about $500 20 years ago. I've gotten more use of my featherwieght in less than a year than I did on the serger in 20 years. If I was ever tempted to get another, I'd want a self threading one.