If you do not have a regular sewing machine, buy that first. You can do a LOT with a regular machine. Most people cannot do with only a serger. It is more like a specialized machine for specific jobs. If you were going to do a lot of apparel where you needed to finish inside seams, do finish work on t-shirt material, etc... then a serger might come in handy. But for everyday sewing, buy a regular machine. I very much recommend getting a quality machine, even as a beginner -- it will save you some frustration. I bought a low end Bernina and I LOVE it. No matter how long it sits idle, when I take it out of the closet, it purrs like a kitten and has never given me one ounce of trouble! |