Look for some classes that will teach you how to use the serger. I took a class at the shop where I bought my Janome serger. I use my serger all the time. Last year for Christmas, I made 4 quilts, one was a twin, two were queens and one was a king and used the serger on all of them. I have three sergers and I keep different color thread on each one. One is set up to do the narrow decorative binding. When I make clothes, I use my regular machine and also the serger. Seams stay in longer, especially on pajama pants. I need to take another class, because the teacher could do all sorts of neat things with the serger.