They're pretty basic once you learn how to thread them and adjust stitch length and tension.
But mine is ancient, new ones are probably more complicated.

Are you going to hand sew them then? :O
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 24 Mar 2010, 15:43, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

my mum had to go on a course to be taught how to use hers because it is so complicated
and that's not a reflection on her abilities because she made things ranging from ballgowns to sails with her old one.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 24 Mar 2010, 15:46, Reply)

Too many dials and shit on new ones.
And you never use most of it anyway. I have my Nanna's old one, its probably at least 40 years old and still works perfectly and does everything I need it to.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 24 Mar 2010, 15:50, Reply)

my mum gave me her old one
and it's awesome. Although I do like the new ones where you can scan in a picture of anything and it'll embroider it. Just think, you could have Goatse tablecloths.
( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Wed 24 Mar 2010, 15:58, Reply)

I didn't know you could do that.
Ahaha, perfect for dinner with the in-laws.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 24 Mar 2010, 16:01, Reply)