The only issue is while this is touted as a beginner's machine, there is no accompanying instruction manual, and the quick start guide is difficult to understand. geometry dash scratch

That gripe aside, I found the mx231 easy to use once I figured out how to properly set up the bobbin case (once again, the quick start instructions were frustrating to understand and I relied on a third party video). Threading it properly allowed for a perfect straight stitch at factory settings for a few pair of pants I was hemming for my kid.

I haven't sewn in about since middle school, but this was pretty easy to pick up and work with. It's not going to blow your mind like a professional model, but does the trick. I bent a needle going through a fold with a thicker seam, and it got stuck a few times at seams when hemming. That's to be expected at this price range, and I'll be upgrading to heavier needles.

The only major thing I would want changed is for the hand wheel to have a better grip, like ridges or similar to help you power through tougher seams when you need it. As is, the smooth plastic and lack of hand holds makes it hard to work with when reverse stitching to finish up, as well as free the needle when you need it.