I have a 4 thread Baby Lock...wow..I think its OLD! lolol I bought it to make bathing suits for my DD before she sprouted up! (prolly she was 11?..she is 28 now!) I use mine to serge my fabric before I wash it...no tangling or shreding. I know its an extra step, but lots of times I can just fold the fabric out of the dryer with no ironing (UGH I hate ironing!) I would look into a used one..but try them out. As with Domestic sewing machines, one will suit you better than the others.