Comments on: Crazy is as crazy does http://www.crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_cra.html The ramblings of a fiber-affected single mother of twins who makes a living as a code monkey Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:37:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: elsie http://www.crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_cra.html/comment-page-1#comment-885 elsie Thu, 27 Oct 2005 21:05:44 +0000 http://crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_crazy_does.html#comment-885 Risa, I purchased the cheapest Bernina serger about 5 years ago and it has paid for itself over and over. It cuts my sewing time in half. don't hesitate, you will love it. Risa, I purchased the cheapest Bernina serger about 5 years ago and it has paid for itself over and over. It cuts my sewing time in half. don’t hesitate, you will love it.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_cra.html/comment-page-1#comment-884 Lisa Thu, 27 Oct 2005 18:31:26 +0000 http://crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_crazy_does.html#comment-884 Yes, a serger is a nice tool to have. I have a 5 thread Elna, but I think a 4 thread would have been sufficient. It is nice having all those nicely finished seams. Did you try a zigzag stitch on your flannel? Yes, a serger is a nice tool to have. I have a 5 thread Elna, but I think a 4 thread would have been sufficient. It is nice having all those nicely finished seams. Did you try a zigzag stitch on your flannel?

]]> By: Elaine http://www.crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_cra.html/comment-page-1#comment-883 Elaine Thu, 27 Oct 2005 18:12:57 +0000 http://crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_crazy_does.html#comment-883 Yup, good serger and good manufacturer. Assuming you got a good price (and I can't imagine otherwise) you got the right one. Good job! Enjoy it, I love mine. :) Yup, good serger and good manufacturer. Assuming you got a good price (and I can’t imagine otherwise) you got the right one. Good job! Enjoy it, I love mine. :)

]]> By: --Deb http://www.crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_cra.html/comment-page-1#comment-882 --Deb Thu, 27 Oct 2005 03:45:28 +0000 http://crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_crazy_does.html#comment-882 I can't say I'm the least bit surprised to hear about the serger. (And I'm wondering if you were thinking of me when you named this entry?) As to knitting machines, I have one of those Bond/Incredible Sweater ones, but never got past the swatch-making stage before I got frustrated and returned to my needles. (Well, that, and I got tired of seeing it clamped on the side of the table without doing anything!) But, yeah, I'd say the cheaper serger would do you fine--even if it only lasts a few years, you'd know by then if you'd get any real use out of a more expensive model. I can’t say I’m the least bit surprised to hear about the serger. (And I’m wondering if you were thinking of me when you named this entry?) As to knitting machines, I have one of those Bond/Incredible Sweater ones, but never got past the swatch-making stage before I got frustrated and returned to my needles. (Well, that, and I got tired of seeing it clamped on the side of the table without doing anything!) But, yeah, I’d say the cheaper serger would do you fine–even if it only lasts a few years, you’d know by then if you’d get any real use out of a more expensive model.

]]> By: Carole http://www.crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_cra.html/comment-page-1#comment-881 Carole Thu, 27 Oct 2005 03:17:33 +0000 http://crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_crazy_does.html#comment-881 I have had a White serger for years. It's one of those things I don't use very often but when I do, it's just priceless. My sewing machines are both Husquvarna's and I'd recommend them in a heartbeat but the White serger is great. Baby Lock is also very good but probably more $$ than you want to spend right now. A key feature is how easy it is to thread because that can be a major pain. You sew clothes quite a bit and I think you'd really find a serger to be useful! I have had a White serger for years. It’s one of those things I don’t use very often but when I do, it’s just priceless. My sewing machines are both Husquvarna’s and I’d recommend them in a heartbeat but the White serger is great. Baby Lock is also very good but probably more $$ than you want to spend right now. A key feature is how easy it is to thread because that can be a major pain. You sew clothes quite a bit and I think you’d really find a serger to be useful!

]]> By: Donna http://www.crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_cra.html/comment-page-1#comment-880 Donna Thu, 27 Oct 2005 03:06:05 +0000 http://crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_crazy_does.html#comment-880 Thanks for the info on knitting machines. I'm teetering on the brink of getting one, but just not sure. The serger you linked to is a great one to start with....will wait to see what you post tomorrow. Thanks for the info on knitting machines. I’m teetering on the brink of getting one, but just not sure. The serger you linked to is a great one to start with….will wait to see what you post tomorrow.

]]> By: Kim http://www.crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_cra.html/comment-page-1#comment-879 Kim Thu, 27 Oct 2005 01:20:39 +0000 http://crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_crazy_does.html#comment-879 I have been tempted to buy a serger for years, as a weaver they are so handy. In my past life, I was a production knitter for a high end boutique, using a bulky. It was such tedious work, that I haven't pulled my bulky out for a few years.....maybe someday ;-) I have been tempted to buy a serger for years, as a weaver they are so handy.

In my past life, I was a production knitter for a high end boutique, using a bulky. It was such tedious work, that I haven’t pulled my bulky out for a few years…..maybe someday ;-)

]]> By: maryellen http://www.crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_cra.html/comment-page-1#comment-878 maryellen Thu, 27 Oct 2005 00:37:34 +0000 http://crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_crazy_does.html#comment-878 hEY IF YOUR REALLY SERIOUS ABOUT SEWING AND STUFF GO VISIT aCME COUNTRY FABRICS IN POMPTIN LAKES. tHEY SOLD ME MY SEWING MACHINE 100 YEARS AGO WHEN i LIVED NEAR BY. tHEY HAVE A LOAD OF FABRIC AND i THINK A LITTLE BIT OF YARN http://www.besobold.net/~acme/ hEY IF YOUR REALLY SERIOUS ABOUT SEWING AND STUFF GO VISIT aCME COUNTRY FABRICS IN POMPTIN LAKES. tHEY SOLD ME MY SEWING MACHINE 100 YEARS AGO WHEN i LIVED NEAR BY. tHEY HAVE A LOAD OF FABRIC AND i THINK A LITTLE BIT OF YARN http://www.besobold.net/~acme/

]]> By: maryellen http://www.crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_cra.html/comment-page-1#comment-877 maryellen Thu, 27 Oct 2005 00:27:08 +0000 http://crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_crazy_does.html#comment-877 You have lots of stuff. I don't have a serger but I do have a Bernina sewing machine. I'm of the school that says get a really good machine but I sew a lot. Now you have many wheels three knitting machines now two sewing machines and two kids and all their crap no stuff how big is your apartment? Can I store some fiber at your house? You have lots of stuff. I don’t have a serger but I do have a Bernina sewing machine. I’m of the school that says get a really good machine but I sew a lot. Now you have many wheels three knitting machines now two sewing machines and two kids and all their crap no stuff how big is your apartment? Can I store some fiber at your house?

]]> By: Jill http://www.crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_cra.html/comment-page-1#comment-876 Jill Wed, 26 Oct 2005 20:50:29 +0000 http://crazyfiberlady.com/blog/2005/10/crazy_is_as_crazy_does.html#comment-876 Hope you don't mind a first time commenter adding her .02 worth on sergers and flannel. As a quilter, seamstress, knitter and mom, I enjoy your blog quite a bit. Personally, I do not think you really need a serger to work with flannel for quilting. It has more to do with the quality of the flannel than the machines you use. Some flannels are just flimsy and shred easily. Now a serger has a place...garment finishing, home dec stuff, accessories would be the reasons to dash out and get one. If you feel you want one, the Brother you linked to is a great place to start. As with all hobbies, start with a mid-price tool that will both get you started and still have features that will encourage you to grow. Happy crafting! Hope you don’t mind a first time commenter adding her .02 worth on sergers and flannel. As a quilter, seamstress, knitter and mom, I enjoy your blog quite a bit. Personally, I do not think you really need a serger to work with flannel for quilting. It has more to do with the quality of the flannel than the machines you use. Some flannels are just flimsy and shred easily. Now a serger has a place…garment finishing, home dec stuff, accessories would be the reasons to dash out and get one. If you feel you want one, the Brother you linked to is a great place to start. As with all hobbies, start with a mid-price tool that will both get you started and still have features that will encourage you to grow.
Happy crafting!

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