Got one of Darren's workshirts finished except for buttons/buttonholes. It looks real good and he likes the soft knit (I bought it at a Stretch and Sew event at The Place That Sells Sewing Machines here in town. The first one went a little slow because I kept checking it against his existing workshirt that I had laid out on the worktable for comparison to the pattern, and having to go into the living room where he was watching a baseball game to eyeball the shirt he was wearing and comparing it to the one I had laid out and the one I was making. It really turned out nice, though, and now that I know it fits the next one will go much faster. I really want to get a serger before I make up the 2nd shirt. I could foresee making all his workshirts--cutting them out 2 at a time and whipping them out.
I got the Unique Patterns jacket cut out and basted. By golly if it doesn't fit! At least it seems to. Sometimes I can't get a good read on fit until the garmet is finished and I've worn it awhile. It's about 2/3 finished; need to hem and set the sleeves, attach the pockets and hem the bottom edge. Once the jacket is done I will move on to pants. I've got 2 pair in the hopper--one from a purrfection pattern and the second is the Unique pants pattern I got free with my bodyskan. I think I'll make those up first so I can review them.
I went to Village Sewing to return my Viking rolled hem feet, but it turns out that accessory sewing machine feet are not returnable. The sewing machine saleslady helped me. I've spoken with her before. She knows I want a serger. They have the White 1934D on sale for $499. I wonder if they can come close to matching Allbrands' $299-$339 price on the 2000ATS model?
I got the Unique Patterns jacket cut out and basted. By golly if it doesn't fit! At least it seems to. Sometimes I can't get a good read on fit until the garmet is finished and I've worn it awhile. It's about 2/3 finished; need to hem and set the sleeves, attach the pockets and hem the bottom edge. Once the jacket is done I will move on to pants. I've got 2 pair in the hopper--one from a purrfection pattern and the second is the Unique pants pattern I got free with my bodyskan. I think I'll make those up first so I can review them.
I went to Village Sewing to return my Viking rolled hem feet, but it turns out that accessory sewing machine feet are not returnable. The sewing machine saleslady helped me. I've spoken with her before. She knows I want a serger. They have the White 1934D on sale for $499. I wonder if they can come close to matching Allbrands' $299-$339 price on the 2000ATS model?