tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post3008804812507954852..comments2024-03-25T09:54:44.453-05:00Comments on Gene Black an Alabama Artist and Quilter: Called Out on the Serger - and an updateGene Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15731141629634998152noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-12347543340518449242010-04-23T14:14:49.585-05:002010-04-23T14:14:49.585-05:00Glad you got one, and are having a good time with ...Glad you got one, and are having a good time with it. They are such time savers. Looks like yours is simple, like mine. have fun.sewfunquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05786221439001854576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-92048037518992827392010-04-23T09:25:25.465-05:002010-04-23T09:25:25.465-05:00You were totally holding out on us! How can you N...You were totally holding out on us! How can you NOT blog the acquisition of a serger! silly man :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910159121901994076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-1347411271519946752010-04-22T16:32:09.468-05:002010-04-22T16:32:09.468-05:00I'm glad you are doing well with this. My old...I'm glad you are doing well with this. My old one still sits in the box in the closet...packed up from when we moved here over 6 years ago....and I didn't use it a lot back there, either. It sounds like they are a lot more user-friendly now!!!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03930049919252042391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-84332206956058818582010-04-22T08:12:34.019-05:002010-04-22T08:12:34.019-05:00Yours looks much easier than mine. I have to get ...Yours looks much easier than mine. I have to get tweezers and open the bottom and move it all around and do all kinds of things and cussing and about 3 hours later it is threaded!!!! I need to use it more. I cant wait to see all the "pretties" you make with it. One talented person!www.welovequilting.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820299076759761029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-42962428650015709142010-04-21T18:42:41.688-05:002010-04-21T18:42:41.688-05:00You lucky duck you!You lucky duck you!Dana - Old Red Barn Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11027034730493649020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-89987616528267872092010-04-20T21:12:57.458-05:002010-04-20T21:12:57.458-05:00Hi Gene:
Love your serger. I'm going to get ...Hi Gene:<br /><br />Love your serger. I'm going to get one so I can make those little purses.<br />I posted for your giveaway on the original post, became a follower of Nick, and blogged about it. It's been very interesting.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10434220084140118982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-28731465111134665562010-04-20T20:40:21.264-05:002010-04-20T20:40:21.264-05:00sergers are great things! they make sewing seams f...sergers are great things! they make sewing seams fast and easy...good for you....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15021606262983197541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-25987938173253490422010-04-20T19:25:03.319-05:002010-04-20T19:25:03.319-05:00I told ya', I wouldn't want to live withou...I told ya', I wouldn't want to live without mine. At our house, it does some projects, not all. But with so many machines (let's just say more than 5) you tend to use each for favored jobs. We don't sew a garment gift bag or pillowcase without the serger. Enjoy it, Gene!<br />pokeyPokeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12546013812822816960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-7242355720427875712010-04-20T08:52:01.721-05:002010-04-20T08:52:01.721-05:00Love your new puppy, enjoy!Love your new puppy, enjoy!Fleurettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02504846889462256010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-16043942361986031392010-04-20T08:09:45.733-05:002010-04-20T08:09:45.733-05:00Bunny is right on changing the thread without &quo...Bunny is right on changing the thread without "rethreading" the entire thing! That is the BEST tip in the world for serger owners! Love my serger, but it lives in the closet since we've moved. When you need it, it is a GREAT thing to have! Talk about quick finishes, fleece blankets...wonderful!Joanne Lendarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12450884557139084763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-24144432389856112152010-04-20T07:07:27.983-05:002010-04-20T07:07:27.983-05:00I'm so glad you are happy with your serger. A...I'm so glad you are happy with your serger. And, WOWEEE, your quilt looks beautiful! Kind of subtle for you, but really nice!LINDA BYLSMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14856760752277241966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-84527939892704248822010-04-20T07:05:19.605-05:002010-04-20T07:05:19.605-05:00Can't wait to see what you do with this!Can't wait to see what you do with this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-65605807463136450482010-04-19T21:53:25.986-05:002010-04-19T21:53:25.986-05:00Hi Gene
You got the same serger as I got! :) I wa...Hi Gene <br />You got the same serger as I got! :) I was like you and did research , but you can research all you want and you won't know for sure until you get to SEW some Threads! LOL <br /><br />Thanks to Lynne's tips I had decided that I wanted a machine that would sew decorative threads and I wanted one that you could take the base off to work on sleeves or neckbands and I wanted a differential to help work all types of fabrics - O and I wanted one that you could use regular needles in. <br /><br />Mine came from E-bay too and the only problem I have had is when I unwrapped it I could hear a little tickling sound and when I got to looking a little silver piece that looks like a triangle was laying in my lap. Since there are no Brother dealers near me I have saved it in my magnetic needle holder ? But everything works great - so I don't know what it is???<br /><br />Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.webbswayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11500925658471825693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-67132025239675767032010-04-19T20:54:59.283-05:002010-04-19T20:54:59.283-05:00P.S. I saw that Bunny beat me to it. Well, that&...P.S. I saw that Bunny beat me to it. Well, that's what I get when I open my big mouth. My machine does not release the tension when I lift the presser foot (like I said, it is 19 years old), so her tip is even better -- no fiddling with the tension afterwards. You'll love having a serger! I know I am so glad I have mine.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07980461113595763030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-38314242600015302042010-04-19T20:51:50.413-05:002010-04-19T20:51:50.413-05:00I have had my serger for 19 years and it is still ...I have had my serger for 19 years and it is still going. I love that baby (but I also do quite a bit of garment construction) AND I have a great time-saving tip for you for threading! Instead of pulling out the old color and re-threading with a new color (or spool), cut your old threads off at the spool. Put the new colors on the thread holder and tie them to the old lines of thread (just use a simple knot at the end, like you would when tying a threaded needle with two strands of thread). Turn your tensions to zero (make sure you write down or mark where to turn them back up to), pull the threads through (you will have to unthread the needles, but that is a quick re-thread). Trim the threads back to about 5", thread your needles and you're good to go.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07980461113595763030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-61958748375597271302010-04-19T20:33:38.079-05:002010-04-19T20:33:38.079-05:00Tee hee busted!! Glad you like it!!Tee hee busted!! Glad you like it!!Tangos Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00322024564515901991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-34320062425183313462010-04-19T20:24:51.223-05:002010-04-19T20:24:51.223-05:00Oh how nice that you got your serger you will love...Oh how nice that you got your serger you will love it for sure. A quick way to thread your machine is lift the presser foot that releases the tension in the disks, then snip the spool near the thread guide at the top of machine take the new spool and tie a reef knot you know right over left and under and left over right and under. Now carefully pull the threads through, make sure that knot is tight. I do it all the time and even goes through the needles too. I have a recipe for fancy thread in the loopers that I will put on my blog in a few days. HTH have fun.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952553076346739583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-5382588083628261382010-04-19T20:13:32.360-05:002010-04-19T20:13:32.360-05:00Why Gene, I'm thinking you love your new toy.....Why Gene, I'm thinking you love your new toy...good for you. I had a Singer Serger years ago...had a love/hate relationship with it over thread issues....it's great that you have already labeled where and which order the threads go. Good luck.Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06471317644488778051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-49694132175801333112010-04-19T19:54:30.286-05:002010-04-19T19:54:30.286-05:00When I was much, much younger, and clothes were st...When I was much, much younger, and clothes were still manufactured in the US, I worked in a sewing factory for a short time. The one thing I really learned about was a serger and how to thread it. So when they became available for the home sewer, I bought one and used it a lot making clothes for my kids. I can't honestly remember the last time I used it.luv2quilt2https://www.blogger.com/profile/17315352954972040713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-21695022668322655662010-04-19T19:24:44.547-05:002010-04-19T19:24:44.547-05:00It is great that they have it color coded for you ...It is great that they have it color coded for you so you see what thread does what. It makes it easier for making adjustments. Enjoy!Needled Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749314475716010490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29275707.post-10575796509686033622010-04-19T18:59:16.485-05:002010-04-19T18:59:16.485-05:00You put me to shame, I have had my serger for over...You put me to shame, I have had my serger for over a year and have not tried all those stitches yet...I just have a finished edged stitch and stick with that....shame on me. I love your serger and glad that you are happy with it as well.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622919657309096651noreply@blogger.com