I was given my first serger for my 50th birthday. It has helped me to make many garments in a hurry by stitching the seams and overcasting them at the same time. Some of the first garments I made were 2 night shirts and robes for my son's trouseau. His bride had a truseau and so must her husband. I also made her a smocked nightgown with her new initials on it. The side seams of her gown were searged as well as their matching shorts and other honeymoon clothes for the beach. I am 73 now and still searging away.