how much for a basic serger?

[happymom83]

i'm thinking about getting a serger.for diapers,covers,and mama cloth.i dont have alot of $ to invest.just want a basic starter one.anyone out there know of one that fits this description?thanx!

[Jenlaana]

I'd love to know too. I really want one but cant drop $400 on one.

[FillingMyQuiver]

Quite a few WAHMs use something like this:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=1723621

ETA: It gets really good reviews on patterreview.com, and Joanns.com

I recently got a serger for my b-day and was looking at buying this one. However, I lucked out and found a used one in EC for about 1/2 the cost (including shipping), so I used the other $$ in my budget for thread, fabric, etc

[art4babies]

try Craigslist

[ReneeC]

Singer Finishing Touch serger: $199.00 at Sewing in USA
http://www.sewinginusa.com/storemain.asp?cat=50&gcat=1

This is a basic serger machine that will do either a 3-thread or 4-thread stitch (two threads for the "overlock" on the edge of the fabric and either 1 or 2 lines of straight stitch as well). The machine I use is an older version of this same model and it works great!