GAAAAAAH. Dammit. My sewing machine just came back from a tune-up a few months ago, and now, after a few seams, it's not working. I'm crazy annoyed. I think it might be time for me to get at least a serger, but do I want to make that level of commitment? I dunno...
Mama got an awesome serger that is *self-threading* (which is about the best thing in the world). Lemme know if you want more info -- I'm sure she could impart her wisdom about it in an email or something. :-)