This hand held mending machine is compact and portable; excellent for on-the-spot repairs and is lightweight and powerful. Repair drapes without taking them down; repair clothing without taking it off; repair bedding without stripping the bed and so much more. This battery operated machine is great for silks, denim,wool, leather and crafts. Requires four AA batteries or a power adaptor (neither is included). This package contains the sewing machine, bobbins, needles, thread spindle, needle threader and complete instructions. Machine measures only 8 by 2-1/2 by 1-1/8-inch. Imported.