I bought a Babylok Imagine several years ago. I love it! I also have a Bernina (a very nice one) but I got so frustrated trying to thread the loopers. The thing that sold me on the Babylok is the auto threading. You just press a button. I'm sure you could probably find a good used one at a Babylok dealer for around $500. They are around $1000 new. But so worth it. I love mine. Wonderful for seaming garments, edging napkins, rolled hem on anything, etc.

I purchased a Brothers and have had alot of fun using it. It is very easy to thread and has done a great job. I make alot of crib quilts and use it to finish the edges so they will last with all the washing that they get. Did alot of research before purchasing it and found that for the money it was my best way to go. Good luck on your decision

Oh, I want a babylock too. I have a nice serger though so probably won't get one soon. I use it all the time, for finishing edges of pants that I shorten, for going around the seams on fabrics that fray a lot, for kids clothes, and much more. Once you have one, and learn to use it, it is indispensable.

Take a class from the dealer to learn all the advantages. At my shop, you can take the class before you buy the serger!
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For under $300, you can buy a Singer or Brother serger, my first serger was a Brother (15 years ago), then DH bought me an Elna. I gave the Brother to a friend and it's still working.

I would try to take classes on using a serger machine first, so you will know what you are getting into.
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I am feeling the same way, I want one also. nothing expensive, but would share with my mom and sister.
I have it in my head that I want one..
Along with a embroridy machine....

I have a BabyLock and like it. It takes patience to get the threading down, but trial and error, and a good manual, it gets easy. Look at your current sewing projects, other than quilts, and see if a serger will fit in. I haven't used it to finish fabric before washing, but will next time.

I am sitting here laughing to myself. I purchased a serger 4 yrs ago and a sewing machine that embroiders, and quilts and guess what! They are sitting there unused. I do not know how to use them and there is no one to help me. I am a visual person.I also purchased an Accuquilt cutter that is another whole story. After reading your comment I now know I am not alone.

I have a baby lock. best one I've ever had. Very versatile and easy to use often because of the easy threading.

In my opinion, the one thing BabyLock is known for is their sergers. They are incredible machines. If you can get one that threads itself (with the puffs of air), that is half the battle. Go for it! :) :) :)