4/17/2010

Need for Speed

This morning my dear sewing friend was putting me to the test.  I was being timed to see just how fast I could cut and sew a pair of pj pants (shorts).  OK, so the thing is I could not use pins to pin my pattern to my fabric...trying to do as the professionals do.  That wasn't so hard.  I used canned veggies and it worked out perfect.  I didn't mind the cutting as much as I usually do.  I hate having to get the pattern ready, then prep the fabric, then pin the pattern to the fabric, THEN cut and on and on it goes.  So cutting took maybe 10 minutes.  Then I headed to the serger and machine.  I made these two pair of pants 99% on the serger and 1% on the sewing machine and that was absolutely fun to me.  I've had the serger for several years and only used it maybe twice because I really didn't know what to do with it or what it could do. . . OH BUT I DO NOW!!! ;-)
So in under an hour I cut, serged, hemmed, all in under an hour and 5 minutes to put the elastic in them.  My nephew is wearing them now as he lays down to take a nap.


          


Now to make a few pair for my son!!!

GRATEFUL:  For my family who is thrilled with each new step I take towards improving my skills and preparing for my shop.

SCRIPTURE:  I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me strength.  Phil. 4:13



3 comments:

mommy Orkid Belle said...

You did great making that pair of PJ short pants. Way you go! I would love to have a serger to this Christmas I am putting it on my list and ask Santa (my husband) to buy me one. LOL! Thanks for following my blog! :) Hope to see more from you, Tasha! :)

GammySel said...

I have a serger and have no idea how to use it!
Angie

Farming On Faith said...

Good Morning~Cute shorts!
I am so happy you stopped by~nice to meet you. You have a lovely blog. I am going to peek around and meet your beautiful family. I look forward to chatting with you in the blog world.
Have a wonderful Saturday!
Blessings~
Carrie~Farming On Faith

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