Hello Carma,

Thank you for contacting us.

This depends on a lot of factors, including skill level, budget, and preferred brand. Here’s a great list that compares a ton of machines and narrows it down to several great options:
https://machineryhacks.com/best-serger-with-coverstitch/

When researching machines, I like to cross-reference several of these types of lists. So for your reference, here’s another: https://sewguru.com/best-serger-with-coverstitch/

Read about the machines’ different features, and if at all possible, test-driving some at a sewing machine dealer can help you understand how each specific machine feels.

For further information or assistance, please chat, email, or call Customer Service.

Sincerely,

Sarah
Craftsy

I wouldn’t recommend it. There isn’t enough throat space to turn you fabric and it would be much slower than using scissors. Use a rotary cutter or scissors to cut hings out.

Can I use only the cutting blade to cut out some masks which don’t require hemming without stitching using my server?

Do you offer a class for serger basics?