I have a Juki and just love it. Have had it for a number of years and use it for lots of different things. The advantage of a serger is, it cuts and finishes the edge of what ever you are sewing. They can be difficult to thread but most have a diagram on the inside door to show you how. I cut my thread, tie on the new color and run the machine til it comes to the needle then all that needs to be threaded is the needle. There is a learning curve. I use mine to serge all my fabric edges before washing, sewing clothes, long straight strips in quilting and other things. If it is within your budget, go for it but do test it out first.