i don't really know why this phrase came to mind... perhaps it was the red sparkle slippers sitting in the closet next to me a few nights ago.....or maybe it was the red cover on the serger..... but i got a new TOY! well - not really a TOY - but i bought a new serger.... and best of all - i got a really good deal on it too! i have wanted one of these for a long time.... and with 2 girls to sew for now... and lots of rainy days here in the netherlands - i'm super excited to see what i can create!
but before i can create anything - i must tell you that threading a serger is NO SMALL TASK! the first time i threaded it - i took me almost 45 minutes! - i even watched a few youtube vidoes (isn't the internet great!)
now that i consider myself a professional threader (ha!) - i still needed to adjust the tension - and talk about tension!!!! after almost 2 hours of trying to fiddle with the adjustments - i still couldn't get it right. i read on the internet - to select 4 different color threads (what a great idea!) to help with the tension adjustments.... but i decided that a skype call to my mom was necessary to get this figured out. i was finally able to get the tension adjusted with my mom's help!
my first project - i am going to make some fabric flags for helen's birthday - i better hurry - since i only have a week to complete them! stay tuned!
oh and a trip to IKEA is in my future to get a better table for the serger ... on the ironing board is probably not the best place!
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That just looks like a lot of fun! I've been craving a serger lately too, guess great minds think alike. Can't wait to see what creations you make, don't forget to post their pictures!
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