Serger

Oh. My. Goodness. 

I got my serger.  I ordered a brother 1034D.  It was a hard choice bc all the models in this price range (lowest) had mixed reviews.  People either loved it or hated it. But I figured, if I can't figure it out, I can always return it. So I did it. 

It came yesterday--I was told that it would be here on the 26th, so I was totally unprepared.  I didn't pick up thread at JoAnns 2 days ago because I was not sure if different machines used different threads or what. 

After I used all the thread they had in machine (pre-threaded--BONUS!!!)... I scrounged around and found some old thread of mine. I threaded it and started.  And then ran into problems.  And more problems. And more problems.  One of the threads kept breaking!!!  I adjusted tension. Checked my threading. Consulted the book.  Consulted the video.  And finally (after a few deep breaths) I decided to change the thread.  Put in a brand new Gutterman and problem solved.  Works like a dream.  It was then that I decided I would just do a practice dress and nothing else until I get some serger cones. 

So, I got out some fabric that was sitting around for a while.  And finished a dress, start to finish--this dress had NO seams--in an hour.  That includes the time it took me to put the kids to bed.  And changing the thread (I thought I had fixed the problem, started the back seam and the thread broke again--that's when I got new thread).  And disorganization of my sewing area due to no room for serger. 

Long story short: I love my serger.  And I think it is going to save me SO much time!!!  I cannot wait to get thread today (with the Buy One Get One FREE at JoAnns)!!!  I anticipate finishing 20 dresses this weekend!!!  I will keep you posted!