I would pick up a serger on craigslist, or vgarage sale or such for a great price. If you watch, you can get a nice one many times still in the box and never used. So many people buy them and are so scared of them when they get them home. Let's face it, they are not for everyone. My friend bought a nice name brand one for $35 at a local quilt auction and happy as a lark with it. I have an old one I bought many years ago and still use it. I like having a serger but I find I only use it for certain things.