My problem with these electric sewing machines is that I can't regulate the speed to my liking (=extremely slow, haha). I learned to sew (a very little bit) on my Grandma's old Singer machine where I had to use a foot pedal, so I could sew as slow as I wanted. I'm seriously challenged by everything that needs to be done in a straight line, so when the sewing machine runs away under my hands, I usually screw up the whole thing.