Sergers: The Case for Demonic Possession

I'll grant you, I shouldn't complain too much about my serger. It's been reliable, it's been a workhorse and it was a gift. But I'll tell you, when they go south, they end up close to Patagonia. I spent 3 hours working on mine on Thursday. I learned a lot about it too, like how to re-thread the thing multiple times. I got pretty fast too. I learned tweezers and a threader are things of beauty for this piece of equipment and I also learned, that demons possess it on occasion. The gremlins are still a bit active, but they have been subdued. I need to conquer tension adjustments and I'm betting that should completely banish any residual devils the machine might have. For weaving it is very handy, for garment sewing almost a necessity. I have many sewing machines, all I'm pretty comfortable with tinkering about, and one serger that still mystifies me concerning its inner workings. At some point this year I think it prudent to add a newer one and keep this one as a spare or have the luxury of one set up for light threads, the other dark. If anyone has some serger wisdom, I'm all ears. I'm looking at the little Brother 1034D which seems well priced, pretty reliable and well liked. I think Brother in general puts out a nice product for the dollar.

Sergers aside, I did get some sewing done. Tuesday was spent cutting. I like being able to grab a project and go. These are the fabrics that made it to the table this week.

Quilt pieces, I couldn't resist these fabrics and wanted to see how the squares would look. Such happy fun prints.

The coat lining was finally cut out and I'm gearing up for my first attempt at winter outwear.

Some lovely black and white wool mini check was cut into for a Quincy top. I am going to have a lot of style fun with this. Black collar, large black roll back cuffs and some pockets. I've cut this pattern just a bit longer than usual since I am viewing it more as a jacket than a top.

The retro looking alarm clocks will be made up in a comfy pocketed duster of sorts. I love these kinds of patterns actually. They are fun, comfortable and can be pretty versatile. The trim is a rich plummy brown silk matka.

Last up was a light cotton top from a Vogue pattern.

This is what I was serging when demons took over. Maybe they were angels, because this top is doing nothing for me. I thought the squared off V neck would be nice looking. It isn't.

In fact it's neither fish nor fowl and I disliked the scrub top look so much I have recut it into a sleeveless version of a well liked Simplicity pattern. Today's project to get done and set aside for warm weather wear.

There has been weaving going on too.

I'm into flag 8 of the prayer flag warp and progress has been fairly steady on the mixed wool warp. Half the bundles have been measured on. The idea of going right from swift to warping board worked out.

It's a little slow but still faster than making balls and then putting the warp on the board. I've enjoyed it too, as the yarns are so pretty. These need to be tied up into a bundle and a new one started with the rest of the yarns left.

Bulbs have been planted (finally!), rocks moved into place for a marker, some general outdoor clean up, a fun dinner out, some good time for play and reflection. A full week

indeed. And tonight, Patriots vs Broncos! ;)

Parting shot: Caught red pawed, hot footing it off after stealthily stealing Stella's ball!