The HD-5000 is a heavy duty machine- perfect for a beginner or sewist looking to do a wide range of sewing. A handy instructional guide is located on the face of the machine- which indicates the feet and stitch settings for a variety of sewing tasks. Heavy duty aluminum body and 18 stitches- including a one-step buttonhole give you the tools you need to handle any kind of sewing project. Stitch length and width adjustment are conveniently located on the front of the machine- and a hard cover comes standard for easy storage.