I have a 'hand-me-down' Simplicity serger and, quite frankly, I don't know how I got along without it! I LOVE it. I whipped up three fleece throws for grandchildren for Christmas and it took me less than 1 hour - including changing thread colors. I've made myself Yoga pants on my serger and pot holders and just today, I am making a wine bottle cover for a friend. Sure it takes some time to learn but if you read the instruction book it will help and you too will love it.