New Addition To The Family

I FINALLY broke down and got a brand new Serger! I posted this over at the SCF, but for those of you who are not members there, I figured I would repost here.

As usual, it's all detailed on my blog. I realize that many folks here are working on pep files and armor, but for those who are interested in more "traditional" style superhero costumes, or even just want a machine that can do a ton of stuff that a regular sewing machine cannot, I highly recommend a serger.

Here's my first post about it:
The Project Work Bench: New Serger Has Arrived

And here's my follow up where I ramble on about process improvements:
The Project Work Bench: More Serger Action

Cool. My wife has a sewing machine and a serger, and I haven't a clue how to use them.

I've had a serger for a few months now, I'm still too afraid to take it out of the box. I'm of the opinion that if I still suck at sewing I shouldn't tempt fate with 2 needles and a blade. It's only a matter of time until I need to use it, though.

My wife says that the serger is not for sewing, but for finishing up edges. I'm seeing your work and thinking to myself.. hmm, seems to do a mighty fine job of sewing to me.

A serger can be very useful for sewing stretch fabrics as well.

Now I want one!

And this is why Matt doesn't allow any ladies back at the Munson Lair.

Random Girl #1: Um, Matt? Why do you have a sewing machine and 15 yards of lycra?

MM: Don't you worry your pretty little head about it

Random Girl #1: Uh, yeah, well I am worried about it....are you...gay?

MM: WHAT? NO! I mean not that there is anything wrong with it. I am just into making replica Superman Returns costumes.

Random Girl #1: Oh Matt! (weeping) I would rather it if you were gay!!!!!

Girl runs out of the apartment crying...

hahahahahahaahahaha

Yes indeed Brad, it is a cursed life I lead.

Yet somehow... I manage!

Risu said:

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A serger can be very useful for sewing stretch fabrics as well.

Yeah, by my reckoning, a Serger is really good for two things. Sewing stretchy fabrics, and finishing edges. I don't really have much call for the latter, but it is a MOFO when it comes to stretchy fabrics. Just amazing. Its fast, clean, and just plain amazing to watch.

Though I have heard the same said about me