DKNY Cardigan-I want to make one!

http://www.dkny.com/womens/cozy_video.html

http://www.dkny.com/nshop/product.php?view=listing&section=womens&category=apparel&groupName=TheCozy

http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/patterns/sewingpatterns.pl?patternid=29390

Simplicity 2603

When JoAnne's fabric has a sale on patterns, I want it!!!

BWOF 3-2008 113 wrap top

This top turned out really cute. Just learned out to do a "lettuce stitch" so I was able to finish all the edges w/ this & it looks cute. I think it's my new fav finish. I HATE hemming. It looks pretty close to the mag picture.

http://www.burdafashion.com/en/Magazines/Archives/113_A_Wrapover_blouse/1270777-1463237-1597916-1597919-1598005.html

I'll probably make again in a solid color. Love the brown floral though.

BWOF 1-2008 119 Tunic

I had pretty much finished this "tunic" 2 weeks ago before I got sick. I got stuck on the yoke attachment & didn't get back to it until yesterday after work.
Sue V. from patternreview.com was right about all the problems w/ this pattern.
The shoulders fall off (I also added ties to the back, didn't help much)& I don't think it should have been rated a 2-in difficulty, more like a 3.
I didn't like how long the tunic was, so I turned it into a mini dress using the border on the edge of my extra fabric. Throw on a pair of brown sandals & head to the beach, & it'll be cute for Spring/Summer.

"New" Used Huskylock 535D Serger

My Uncle picked this up at a garage sale for me.

What a pain to thread, even w/ the manual.

I may need to get it serviced, since it's not working correctly.

My new sewing machine! Viking 400

Sunday night I tried to start a new project, but my machine was NOT co-operating. So, I decided to take it back. The tension & bobbin case have had issues from the start.

I've been looking at Vikings for some time now. Just dreaming.

The sewing arts center -3330 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica was very helpful & the guy there convinced me I needed the 400 (upgradeable & w/ embroidery options) instead of the Emerald 113 ( basic machine). It wasn't very difficult to convince me, because the last 2 machines I have had have been very basic. My 1st was a refurbished Singer that gave me nothing but problems. The Brother was ok, but try anything more than a straight stitch on slow speed & you're in trouble.

This new machine is lovely. Only prob. is parts and servicing are very pricey. I feel like I'm driving a Mercedes now, and don't miss my Buick at all.