Now that I am sewing for charity, some are amazed that I dont have an overlocker to finish of seams. I generally sew the seam with a straight stutch and then zigzag the edges therefore taking twice as long.
The main organgisor of Uniforms for kids asked if I would like to borrow an overlocker as she had one that she wasnt using. Not to look a gift horse in the mouth, I said that I didnt know how to use one.
Not a problem, I could visit and she would give me a lesson. This happened before Christmas. Trouble was that I didnt really have anywhere to put it and therefore I put off using it but felt as though I should get on to it.
Warren came up with a solution which involved moving my iron and irining board out and adding a fold up table.
Here it is in place.
Scary looking thing. With moving it and setting it up, a couple of the cottons got tangled. Luckily I have a resident techo here and with the manual and a head torch, he was able to thread it up and then I gave it a tentative test run.
Yay, it works! It does only do straight lines and as it trims the fabric at the same time, its no good for hemming but does save a lot of time.
Boxing day sales are on so after a bit more practise, I am going to buy my own.
Even with other stuff happening today, I managed to make three little dresses so I will probably make my self challenge of 42 items by 18 Jan.
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