I was looking for an inexpensive serger to use at my sewing group. This was an excellent choice. It is relatively lightweight and easy to use. I haven't tried all the features yet but so far I'm impressed with how well it gathers and the ease of adjusting the stitches. My only complaint is that the lower loopers are a little difficult to thread but that may be because I'm learning a new machine after using my trusty 20+ year-old serger. So far, I'm pleased with my purchase.