The serger is very good for some things, It is not like your regular sewing machine, depends on what kind of sewing that you do, for quilting there are only a few applications, as the seams can be bulky etc, even though it does a nice 1/4" seam. But if you are doing clothes and other things it really comes in handy for finishing off edges etc. I recommend that everyone thinking of getting one go in and see what they can do, they can do all sorts of decorative things as well as the seam finish.