I have a Bernina Serger, not a sewing machine. The reason I went with Bernina was it was the only place that would service their own machines and also offer free classes to help me learn all of the different ways this machine could be used. I have to travel an hour to get there but it has been well worth my time! The service and classes are key! Saving up for the sewing/embroidery machine. Yes, they're expensive :-(