Breaking it in

Finished this little beauty in my new workspace today! Look for it to be posted in my shop soon. What a picture perfect romper for your 4th of July activities!

Home Office

It's not much to look at yet, but it's a dedicated work space just for me! No more hauling things out just to put them away in time for dinner. I'll be transforming this space slowly and making it a place full of inspiration. Check out my craft space pinboard to see some ideas I've been collecting.

Oh Brother

I'm starting to get back into full swing of sewing.  I just finished a big order for a friend.  Two sun suit rompers (or as I like to call them, ruffle bums), and two dresses.  Phew!  Since that wasn't enough, I figured I'd take on the challenge of learning how to use this lovely:

My amazing husband got me this Brother 1034D serger for Christmas and I have been dying to start using it.  With everything else finished (you know, defending thesis, getting paper published, graduating, and, oh yeah, giving birth), I figured I might as well give it a shot!

Here it is, all unpacked with all its fun pieces and extras!

I tried to use the cheat method of tying new thread to old so I wouldn't have to thread it from scratch.  Of course, that didn't work, so here's me reading and re-reading the instructions!

But look at that!  What a lovely pile of scraps and neatly finished fabric!  I tell ya, it really does make all my creations look that much more professional.  And it made making the ruffles for this romper so much easier!

I'll be adding this ruffle bum romper to my shop, in this color and a lovely navy fabric.  Check them out by clicking the visit my shop button over on the right!  Now, I can add this line to my descriptions!
"All seams are serged for a professional finish." :)

p.s. The pattern for the Ruffle Bum Romper was purchased from Liz at Little Lizard King.