Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Back to Serging

Monday I finally got the serger out of the box and put it onto the machine table that is it's new home.  A friend from my LQS (local quilt shop) had a sewing table with a cut out for a sewing when the tray is removed and place the arm in the open area.  Unfortunately my Baby lock Molly will not fit so I improvised and am using it for the serger.

Last year at  my annual retreat (Annual Crafty Ladies Retreat) I was able to pick up several pieces of fabrics that one of our members had brought for us to choose from.  I got greedy.  Now I am in the process of using the fabrics in various ways.

The first need was a fabric cover for my serger.  I measured the height and the serger base that I use under my machine and the results were 15" X 15" X 15".  I cut the fabric out and sewed the cube shaped cover.  Now the remaining sewing is the application of an elastic similar to that in a pair of shorts.  I still have that to complete.

When I retired I had the intention of making small bags with a corded shoulder strap made of cording and beads.  I finally finished several of the bags.  I need more cording and then I will contact my co-workers and see if we can do lunch.  I will have several bags for them to choose from.

Helen (former co-worker) gave me a length of fabric as a going away gift.  I have already decided that I will make a robe from it fashioned on the class I took after my Serger Workshop.  I would like to get this completed prior to meeting with my friends so I can show Helen how her gift was used.

In the intervening weeks I have bought or found several lengths of fabric.  Therefore, I will have several robes to wear over my nightwear.  I am really excited about.

Keep on serging and have a blessed week!

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