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May 2009
Did you know you can turn this:
into one of these?
I have an old friend who I've recently reconnected with and she found out I was sewing again. She said to me one day, "Do you have a serger? I have one I hardly use and I was going to sell it on Craigslist. I will give it to you in exchange for a bag..." I didn't really have to think twice about that one. Now I just need to learn how to use it.
I mean really, did you know this fabric was THIS gorgeous? I didn't. And the more I work with it the more I want to plaster it on my walls. Which I found out you can do! But that's a story for another day.
When I finished it I told my friend I might need to just give her the serger back. I mean, c'mon!! She looks so pretty on my blue chair! It's okay though, I bought some more - maybe I'll make a little bolster for my chair.
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I remember her telling me she'd rather give it to me because she knew I would appreciate it and actually use it. And I have!!! Every time I make a new dress or skirt and serge up those frayed raw-edged gathered seams I get giddy. It's true. I definitely think I got the better end of this deal!
Now I can't speak much on what sergers I recommend as I did zero research when I got this one - but Ido love it. My recommendation is if you have one don't be afraid of it! Learn how to thread it, read the manual and you should be all set!
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I remember her telling me she'd rather give it to me because she knew I would appreciate it and actually use it. And I have!!! Every time I make a new dress or skirt and serge up those frayed raw-edged gathered seams I get giddy. It's true. I definitely think I got the better end of this deal!
Now I can't speak much on what sergers I recommend as I did zero research when I got this one - but Ido love it. My recommendation is if you have one don't be afraid of it! Learn how to thread it, read the manual and you should be all set!
3 crafty mcCrafters commented:
Well now that's a good deal! I have a serger on my wish list.
I would love that kind of bargain! My serger is a cheap little Brother from Costco (a 90's purchase). Threads break at the drop of a sneeze. Beautiful project, and wonderful bargain! Lynaea @ EveryDayBloom.com
I have several bags I could swap for a serger
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