If you had asked me just a year ago whether I truly needed my serger, I would have said no, not really. I had used it only once in the past 10 years and thought that perhaps someone else would find it useful. Before that I used an industrial coverstitch machine at college when I designed and sewed a patchwork man's t-shirt. (Many, many pattern pieces but I earned an A in that patternmaking assignment.)
So when I told my husband that I was thinking of selling it this past summer he asked how much did I think I could get for it and whether it was worth not having it. So back it went under the sewing table. Now I've been using it to finish the seams on clothing for the lovely Miss L & Miss J. Turns out he was right! Smart man, I think he's a keeper. ;-)
Shown here are the ruffled skirts. I just have to finish the elastic waistband and hemming. I'd rather do that after trying them on the girls to make sure that they're not too long. Oh and the pattern that I was testing for Liesl was a big hit with the girls. Miss L has requested that I make her an outfit in her size, only in blue not pink.
I've found a page of reference videos on using sergers that I thought you may find useful if you've never used one before. After poking around a bit I discovered Dawn's sewing blog, The Secret Pocket, and this post about serger basics.
Tami- I would give anything to have a serger! Someday- maybe. It might be like the bread machine though, that sits in the back of the closet, because I really like kneading the dough. Thats the best part. I use my regular sewing machine for hems, but I would feel so professional using a serger! I have always been mystified by them however. with your links, maybe I can learn! Anyway- since you make dolls are you interested in joining/checking out the Mrs Blathersby's Orphange Group I'm in at eBay? It's hosted by Melisa of Coppermouse Dolls- she has a blog and is also on Flickr by the same name. She is very cool and has some fun Challeges for the Group that have me very inspired! Enter MRSBO in eBay or go see her Blog for more info.
Posted by: kimberly sherrod | December 30, 2007 at 10:40 AM
forgot the link to her Blog-
http://www.thecoppermouse.blogspot.com/
Posted by: kimberly sherrod | December 30, 2007 at 10:45 AM