I was given an inexpensive serger by my hubby years ago when my grandkids were little. I would make them each 7 pairs of knit pj's for winter and 7 for summer..I have 11 grandchildren so you can imagine how much other stuff I ever got done. It was wonderful using the serger then, even for the ribbing on the neck, sleeves and ankles. I have not used it in a few years now since they are all grown up and want store bought pjs. My FIL used to have me "repair" his favorite bright orange bath towel as it fell apart. I know it sounds silly but he lived with us for 4 years with Alzheimers and he would watch me sew his towel with a smile on his face. Sometimes I think he would rip the edges just so he could sit and watch me sew for company.