This is the first serger I have ever used. I was afraid to thread it but the accompanying dvd and written directions made it easy. I’ve swapped out the thread and the needles multiple times with very little effort except threading the needles due to space limitations for your hands, but there are tools for that which I am considering. Some of the manual is incorrect but it’s easy enough to figure out what they are trying to say. It’s a nice compact size so I can have it on the same table as my sewing machine and switch between them easily.

My biggest problem was probably the needles that came with the machine, but I was working on a project sewing canvas and denim, so what do you expect?! I took the needle information to my local Bernina store. They didn’t have the same needles but told me to use Bernina 130/705 H Universal (90/14) needles. They have been just fine! I haven’t had any problems since I am no longer sewing canvas and denim.

I haven’t messed with the differential feed yet, but I’m not a big sewer.

I recently figured out how to use the rolled hem stitch and love it!

I have been sewing for 16 years and have been using the same serger since, it was a simplicity, well it finally got it’s last stitch today, so being a daily sewer I needed a new serger. I didn’t want to spend $400.00 again on one, so I seen this was for just under $200.00 and picked it up. Since the serger comes from the factory they need adjusting and sometimes re-threading and the tension fixed.Since I knew how to do all that it only took me about 30 minutes to get it all running perfectly. I have to say this machine is so much easier to thread then my older one, some will find it difficult, I can understand that because you are coming from a sewing machine with one threading device to a serger with 4 and trust me, this one is really easy to thread. Just give the machine a chance to show you what it can do and the most thing you have to be with a serger is patient. The one thing I did not like is the screwdriver for the screw to the needle is not the right size, I had to use my eyeglass screwdriver. Overall I give this machine a 5 star, as being nice for the price. Now lets see if it will last for 15 yrs.

i purchased this machine from walmart in store in november 2005 as it had a free arm that is small enough to trim and hem ladies slacks.this is important to my type of sewing as i always seem to be doing circular stitching on ready to wear as well as fashion sewing.i am very pleased with the speed of stitching and the ease of threading. the manual is excellant. also the singer company website has a full color threading guide to print out if you need a large sized picture. the #2022 needles are hard to find in stores however singer website has them in 5 packs for 5 dollars each i have ordered 5 packs as they are combo of size 11 and 14. they are special because of the longer grooves front and back to reduce friction in high speed sewing. however my manual says #2020 may be used but you have to tinker with the tensions. in regard to the creeping or machine walking i have the machine on a sturdy surface, an old typewriter table from a second hand office supply store that is on wheels and has side extensions. i placed the machine on a vinyl placemat and this cured the creeping and quieted the sound as well. for 193 dollars i got a good deal.however i would suggest this for a person who has sewn with sergers or someone who can go to an experienced sewer.

I love my Serger. I am still getting use to it but from what I have seen so far it has been one of my best purchases yet.

bought this machine from Wallmart when my old serger broke in the middle of sewing a project. Did not read any reviews until after I had sewn on it. I found it excellent, and much less in price than I had expected to pay. I bought my first serger in the 70′s a Juki and it was a devil to thread – traded it in . for a MyLock in about 85 – neither of them had differential feed . I like this one lot and think it is a good value .