Maybe I can call in "rain"

The radio announcer said that "Biblical proportions might be overstating it" (ya think?) but the Iowa caucus coverage was preempted by coverage of the storm that's coming...any minute now. They suggested everyone stay off the roads tomorrow. You think I can call in rain?

If I do, you can bet I'll be home with my new (on loan) serger. Oh, and my husband and child. If I was home, I would also be able to spend the whole day in my brand new orange pajama pants. (not the most attractive photo, sorry) (also, I think I had them on backwards) But they are very comfy!

ANYWAY for those of you out there thinking "hmm, sergers, sound neat but WAAAAAAY too complicated," take heart. The manual looks super duper complicated but I read through (most of) it very slowly, and carefully, with wine and then I slowly, and carefully followed the threading instructions and then I stuck in a piece of fabric and it just sewed. And the edge was all professional looking (if you can ignore the white, blue and gold color palate the loaner machine came with).

The little cutter device seems dangerous but it is so amazing and the fabric cuts right off and makes a neat little pile in the special attachment created to catch the fabric squiggles. I haven't really got the hang of accurate seam allowances or sewing straight but I'm working with forgiving materials and not worrying about it.

If you're in the market for a serger, so far I can recommend the New Home MyLock. I looked online and it looks like it's now sold under the Janome name. It didn't work with heavy twill (but I didn't even try adjusting the tension so that may not be fair) and other than that it's been great.

And, since I can't exactly call in rain, wish me luck slogging through the traffic tomorrow. If you don't hear from me, the house has probably floated away.

Comments

[lauren]

Wow! So cool! I thought maybe you were serging in Aggie Pride colors. Yes, it is quite the storm. I believe I have been smoted for making fun of the weather personalities.

[jennifer ramos]

Cute blog, i enjoyed reading it... : )
Happy NEW YEAR!

Jen Ramos
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