Did someone mention a learning curve?
Actually, if you've already been on the journey with an overlocker then it's not too bad. Just like an overlocker, all you have to do is get the tensions, stitch length, diff setting and threading right - after that it's a breeze!! But at least there's no blade worry about, and it's a lot easier to unpick than an overlocker seam.
Something I hadn't considered is that the tension settings for each needle might need to be different, because one needle is going through a single layer of fabric whilst the other needle(s) are going through 2 layers.
The machine is lovely, easy to thread and easy to use. I was surprised that there is no seam guide on the bed of the machine, so if the hem is wider than the width of the foot it's really hard to keep it even. I tried a using a post it note to mark a line which sort of works OK, but then I bought an adjustable seam guide which attaches to the back of the foot and that makes it much easier to follow.
My next purchase will probably be a clear foot which should really be the standard foot on a machine like this - when you're stitching in the round it's soooo difficult to join up neatly to where you started if you can't see the stitches cos they're under the foot
I've also had some issues with fabric bunching up under the back of the foot, but I'm not sure why it does that or how to resolve it. It's almost like the foot is longer than it needs to be?
My next job is sewing the hem on my new dress
https://www.sewessential.co.uk/misses-dress-burda-pattern-6562It took a whole evening before I was happy with the hems on the sleeves, so the hem on the skirt is probably going to take all weekend!