I have had a serger since they came out for home use in the 80's. I began with a Pfaff, then had a Bernina, but once I latched onto Babylock with air threading I never looked back. My first was the eclipse purchased via mail when I was stationed in Germany. I used and abused that little serger for nearly 20 years. Sold it, it still worked but I wanted a new one, so I purchased the Babylock Imagine. Then I wanted the coverstitch, so I purchased the Evolution. I use them both, love them both, and would have no other brand, as far as sergers go. I can whip up clothing for my granddaughters or myself in a flash, especially knits. All my clothing is finished inside. I am also a quilter, but I do not use the serger for any aspect of quilting, it puts too many threads into the seams and could make unnecessary bulk where you don't want it. For clothing construction and home dec, it cannot be beat. I would stay away from any serger that requires x-ray vision and standing on your head to thread. I push a button and WHOOSH, the loopers are threaded. I love Bernina sewing machines, but in the Serger arena, only a Babylock will do. Michelle