My first serger was a freebie when I bought my first sewing machine, it stayed in the box for over a year before I was brave enough to even take it out :roll: Once I did I just jumped right in, read the manual, took a couple of free classes, decided it would not intimidate me and have truly loved it ever since. At first all I could make was napkins and placemats until family and friends had all they needed :lol: At present I am making toboggans and ear covers. I think you will enjoy it just jump in, what could it hurt?? JMHO