The Brother ES2400 sewing machine is supplied with a DVD giving instructions on how to thread, and a guide on the most commonly needed stitches, but to be honest the machine is so easy to use - it isn't really worth watching the DVD. The machine was supplied with a good selection of feet: blind hem, one-step button hole, zipper etc., and comes with a plastic cover - it would have been good if it was supplied with a hard case.Coming back to sewing after many years, I am amazed at how much easier machines are to use! This is really great, and I recommend paying that little bit more for a computerised machine - it makes life so easy.