Why can't you overcast on your Shark? I have a Shark 7133 and I think I've made every mistake possible with it, maybe I've found a work around.

No idea on the Baby Lock though.

I have a basic White serger that I got at Hancock Fabrics for $200. I think they sell them at JoAnn's, too; maybe even WalMart. It doesn't do cover stitch, but it serges and does rolled hems.

Donna

The Quest is certainly not too much machine for a home sewer :-) It is actually considered to be a relatively basic model by today's high tech standards, but it does have a lot of features. I have a very similar model and really like it. $360 wouldn't be a bad price. However, I don't think that machine has a free arm, which could be an issue for garment sewing.

I'm more curious about the serger. Which model is it? Some of the Baby Lock sergers have a jet air threading system and are very expensive new.

If you are seriously interested in a serger, but want to keep costs down, I suggest checking out the Brother 1034D. Amazon has it on sale for $194.54 and you might be able to find it for less. Although it is a lower end model, it gets consistently good reviews and would be an excellent way to get into serging.

I don't know why I can't overcast on my machine - pilot error, I'm sure.

It must have been a good price for the Quest b/c when I took the Tiny Tailor back today (tension discs messed up), the Quest was gone. The serger was there but I didn't look at the model number.