I was looking at 2nd, HEAVY DUTY machine to use for jeans and leather. Janome had one that was on sale and also had the free motion additional feet paackage for $399 . PERFECT for bags and purses. ...it sews through 8 layers of denim. I ordered it, arrived in two days.....put it under the tree. Merry Christmas to me. Hubby is getting me some leather for straps and purses. Fun sewing and crafting time ahead.