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4.5
At first, when I unboxed it, I couldn't find the drop feet switch on the back of the machine and thought I'd have to return it, but realised the drop feet button is on the free arm. The specifications on the label at the back say that it has a 90W motor and that it was made in Vietnam, for those who are interested.I've tried it to see what it's like and it sews beautifully! I'm really excited about this machine. The presser foot goes a few millimetres higher than on normal machines, so you can fit more fabric layers through. Another feature I liked was how pretty and well-defined the embroidery stitches are! Advice: for best results, set the length halfway between 0 and 1 and the width at 6, which is maximum. If you turn the length to 0, there will be a jam. The zigzag stitch is really versatile, I suggest you play around with it, starting at 1 (length) and combining it with all the widths, then going to 2 + all the widths, etc, and then make a note for future use with the perfect length/width combinations for various applications (applique, Overlocking stitch, sewing elastic on the waistband, decorative, etc).The machine was perfectly set in the factory, you don't have to adjust anything, like tension or foot pedal. Some people complained about how fast the foot pedal is, but I found it works like a dream, so don't be afraid of it. I'm not a great fan of foot pedals, but this one is very easy to use. Some other people moaned about the light bulb being weak and the machine noisy. Neither criticism is valid: the machine is not totally silent, duh, but it's fairly quiet for a sewing machine. The bulb emits a strong, blue light. I love it and I'm looking forward to making a toiletry bag with it and to using it for many other projects!
