In love with the serger that is. I made these shorts for Peter in no time flat this weekend. I just zoomed through seam after seam. This one threaded up fairly easily and about five minutes into sewing, I was convinced that sometime in the near future, I must get a serger of my own. I've got a skirt for myself in the works now. If that whips up as easily I think there will be little I can do (OK - except for taking a look at my bank account balance) from marching myself down to my local sewing shop and bringing one home.
A little more about the shorts - I used Heather Ross' VW Van fabric which I have been in love with since the moment I saw it, but had yet to make something out of it. The polka dot is from that same collection. I used Simplicity 5869 - published in 1982. They turned out a little big, but not so big that they're going to fall off, so I think I'll leave them - little boys grow fast. And besides that, Peter doesn't even like them, yet that is. Yesterday he didn't want to put them on and couldn't get them off fast enough. But, I think he'll grown to love them, right? Someone convince me please. I think I'll make a pair for Ned - that may help Peter to warm up to them.
All in all - the serger was a great experience. I was surprised about how many of you commented that you owned one and had never used it. My advice would be, get it out, figure it out (I still have a lot of figuring out to do - my next challenge is the rolled hem), and you'll love it!
Really? It's that easy? Hmmm...
Posted by: beki | May 05, 2008 at 01:18 PM
cute shorts! I just inherited a serger, but have yet to try it out. I'm sure that it's going to need some tinkering and I'm nervous about it!
Posted by: Katie | May 05, 2008 at 01:28 PM
Cute shorts! Sounds like a serger would be worth the investment. :)
Posted by: Christina | May 05, 2008 at 01:28 PM
I received a serger as a (very generous) gift a few years ago. I must say the speed alone is amazing. Dang that thing is fast.
Posted by: iSew | May 05, 2008 at 03:25 PM
I already love mine too! And I dont even really "do" clothes, but this might change that.
Posted by: Sarah | May 06, 2008 at 05:54 AM
adorable short! -kb
Posted by: kelly | May 06, 2008 at 04:30 PM
Sounds like you're having fun!
Could you show us what the serged edges look like on the finished shorts?
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Posted by: Jenn : ) | May 06, 2008 at 05:04 PM
Oh I love the shorts. The van fabric is, well I have to say it, groovy!
Posted by: Lene | May 07, 2008 at 03:38 PM
love the fabric. love the shorts. way to go!
Posted by: heidi | May 07, 2008 at 06:48 PM
Nice, isn't it? I am amazed at the speed. Soooo much faster than my sewing machine.
Posted by: lera | May 08, 2008 at 10:46 AM
I love my serger. It makes me happy. The shorts look fantabulous!
Posted by: Mary | May 10, 2008 at 07:42 PM
cute. cute. love the fabric. great choice.
Posted by: kelly | May 15, 2008 at 09:55 AM
great job! can i use this photo on the sew along blog?
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Posted by: Candace | May 20, 2008 at 12:26 PM