Gods help me, I've commited serger [View all]

I got one. It's a Brother 1634DX.

I've thought about an interlock machine for a while, but never used one. My original really old beginner model sewing machine had an overlock stitch, so I used that for knits. When it finally bit the dust (hard), I inherited my mom's old 1971 Bernina Record. It's lovely and solid, but no overlock. I've done knits with a zigzag, but it's really not ideal.

So I was at Joann Fabrics a week ago to see if I could pick up some fabric for a scrub top. (An old one wore out and I could have gotten one from our standard source for free, but I like to have a few really beautiful ones. Got a batik on sale that coordinates with both colors of scrubs I'm allowed to wear.) And I saw the machine on sale for about 25% off.

Went home and did research to see if it was well reviewed and it seems that it'll suit my minimal needs. Went back today and got what turned out to be the last one in the store. (Although I could have still ordered one in, so it wasn't that desperate.)

Oh, crap. I've got a serger. I guess I'll have to learn how to use it. I do have some fabric I need to turn into a long-sleeve shawl neck with enough left over for a jewel neck short sleeve t-shirt. I've got about a month of previous project to finish first, but I guess I know how I'll be spending this summer.

Why do I do this to myself?