Palak is a new blogging friend of ours and she blogs at Make it Handmade. Her blog is looking so fresh - and that's because it is!! She has recently decided to concentrate on her sewing and so has renamed her blog to reflect where she is heading! And heading she is... She has written for Sew Mama Sew and her recent series on sergers (overlockers for the Australians among us!!!) is impressive. Make sure you check her out.
Hi there! I'm Palak from Make it Handmade! I've enjoyed reading about everyone's best friends, and I'm thrilled to be in the same series with such talented women!
My very best sewing friend is my serger.
We've had our differences, and sometimes I neglect to let my serger know how appreciated it is. I'm so glad Maryanne and Caroline are giving me this opportunity to rectify that!
Dearest Serger,
Just like a microwave, a serger can make quick work of something that might take quite a while using traditional methods. Making fabric ribbon is one of those projects! On the outs with your serger? Check out the Relationship Rescue series and making this fabric ribbon will go super fast!
First, grab your scraps. I had a 2 inch wide strip of gingham and two strips of dotted fabric.
I cut the pink dot strips to be roughly the same width. Since the serger will trim off the edges, this doesn't need to be exact.
I serged them together on the diagonal, and used my serger to finish the long edges of the ribbon. Play around with the settings on your serger until you get a stitch you like.
I was suprised at how much ribbon I can get with just a few scraps that I might have thrown away.
You can use this ribbon for wrapping gifts, making straps on dresses, drawstring for bags or even making these cute Instant Gratification Belts from Sew Together!
Maryanne and Caroline, thanks so much for having me! Pop on over anytime to Make It Handmade if you want to see other serger tutorials and sewing projects or just want to chat!
My very best sewing friend is my serger.
Dearest Serger,
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love you because you make my work faster. I'm in awe of traditional construction and finishing techniques. But with two toddlers underfoot, sometimes it's sew fast or not at all. Thanks to you I can finish a project in the small bits of time when both kids are asleep!
I love you because you make my work neater. I'm not always good with details; but serging my makes my seam allowances look great!
I love you because you make my work last longer. When my unfinished seams are fraying in wash, the serged pj's we made together are on their second kid.
Though we may bicker and agrue, know that you will always have a special place in my sewing room.... and in my heart.
Your Friend Always,
Palak
Just like a microwave, a serger can make quick work of something that might take quite a while using traditional methods. Making fabric ribbon is one of those projects! On the outs with your serger? Check out the Relationship Rescue series and making this fabric ribbon will go super fast!
Serger Ribbon
First, grab your scraps. I had a 2 inch wide strip of gingham and two strips of dotted fabric.
I was suprised at how much ribbon I can get with just a few scraps that I might have thrown away.
Maryanne and Caroline, thanks so much for having me! Pop on over anytime to Make It Handmade if you want to see other serger tutorials and sewing projects or just want to chat!
Thanks so much for the serger inspiration, Palak. Mine's been packed away for a while but you have tempted me to go and find it!!
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