I don't get the difficulty with threading a serger. My old Huskylock was easy to thread, but sadly it died last year. I was coveting a Babylock but was not prepared to put out so much money just then, so I looked for something affordable intending to upgrade to the Babylock down the line. I had decided on a Brother1034(? I think)- an inexpensive machine that got good reviews. When I went to purchase it, the dealer had other machines as well- of course- and I ended up buying a Janome- still a lower end machine but well built. The dealer showed me the difference between the Brother loopers and the Janome loopers- that sealed it for me. You know- that little Janome does everything I need it to do- piping, ruffle attachment, beading. No coverlock, but I don't need it anyway. I am very happy with my purchase