A SERGER! SQUEEEE! 
Did I say SQUEEE?!? Yep, I did. I've actually serged, in my house, in my kitchen, on my table. My son wanted to see how it operated and I was willing to hang out in front of the TV while I played around with it a bit. I had to get some serger thread and then I tied it off to the threads still in the machine. I think it's not quite right, but it sews, um, serges! SQUEEE! I still need the manual - it didn't turn up in Karen's loft. I ordered one from a local dealer that I expected to come in this week but didn't (no squeee, there - 'ja notice?) And I'm going to take a class at G Street next weekend. Another week is a long time! I did download an older model that's close but no cigar. Mine is computerized and the manual isn't. Among other differences. But it's helping.
Did I say SQUEEE?!? Yep, I did. I've actually serged, in my house, in my kitchen, on my table. My son wanted to see how it operated and I was willing to hang out in front of the TV while I played around with it a bit. I had to get some serger thread and then I tied it off to the threads still in the machine. I think it's not quite right, but it sews, um, serges! SQUEEE! I still need the manual - it didn't turn up in Karen's loft. I ordered one from a local dealer that I expected to come in this week but didn't (no squeee, there - 'ja notice?) And I'm going to take a class at G Street next weekend. Another week is a long time! I did download an older model that's close but no cigar. Mine is computerized and the manual isn't. Among other differences. But it's helping. Now, remember I had to get serger thread. Well, no trip to Joann's is complete with a run through the fabric department. I really was going to be a good girl. Really I was. But, I wasn't. This
just jumped out at me, ran up to the cutting table and out to my car. It's a wool/poly blend, and the check is as large as it appears - I should have put a ruler on it for photographing, it's about a 2" square. I'm not sure which side I like best. The houndstoothy side or the plaid side. The hounds tooth was showing on the bolt and I've developed an unhealthy obsession for hounds tooth. Seriously, I may need a program. The first step is admitting you have a problem, right?
just jumped out at me, ran up to the cutting table and out to my car. It's a wool/poly blend, and the check is as large as it appears - I should have put a ruler on it for photographing, it's about a 2" square. I'm not sure which side I like best. The houndstoothy side or the plaid side. The hounds tooth was showing on the bolt and I've developed an unhealthy obsession for hounds tooth. Seriously, I may need a program. The first step is admitting you have a problem, right? And, in closing, the complete haul. 
And a dog.
And a dog.
Congrats on the serger, you will LOVE it. And rethreading is simple, just like you already did, I tie off my new threads, drop the tensions to 0, pull them through, and rethread the needle. Adjust the tensions, and your ready to go! Great haul, too, I really like that houndstooth. If you need to purge, feel free to send me a package! ;)
ReplyDeleteI kind of regret trading in my serger and my old machine on the one I have now, but mine was way too hard to use. I would love to have one that threads itself! I did use it, but not enough. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this one!!! Love that fabric. The houndstooth side reminds me of Mondo on Project Runway. I thought he should have won. Your dog is great!
ReplyDeleteI vote on the houndstooth side. And great news on the serger! Once you have to thread it from start to finish a few times, it will be easy. Check your library for books on the serger as well. There are a few good reference books that have good generic information, regardless of make or model. I refer to mine whenever I have a problem, the manual being somewhere "that side" of useless.
ReplyDeleteI think you and Karent have got a good thing going... :)
Ooooh, the serger looks awesome! I hope the manual comes soon & you get to play with it a bunch!
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