In the summer of 2016, I took some time away from Brazil with the kids. We spent the summer in my hometown of Kansas City. The idea was for my very Danish kids to be exposed to American culture. But I realized that I also wanted to get something out of that summer, and it turned out that it was going to be a a vintage-style robe.
I hadn’t sewn anything serious in years. So I signed up for a class to finally learn how to use a serger, feeling that the time had come for me to let go of the zig zag stitch!
I had to find a project that would motivate me, and what better than a vintage-style robe that was made almost 100% on a serger.
After signing myself up for private lessons, I found myself in the basement of a lovely and very experienced seamstress. She helped me brush up on my pattern-making skills and the design-as-you-go techniques that I had always employed growing up. It was both refreshing and exciting!
How It Came Together
First, I chose the fabric. It eas tulle and lace, which reminded me of Art Deco.
Both fabrics together was something I could see Mary from Downton Abbey wearing. Particularly during one of her rants or emotional breakdowns.
All of the seams were sewn on a serger. And this is how I realized that it is actually a million times easier than finishing edges on a sewing machine. I remembered back from high school that a serger was a “cut-and-sew-as-you-go” kind of machine, but I had forgotten how brilliant it actually is.
Learn more about how to do this here: Serger Narrow Hems & Rolled Hems
And now the finished product, which is missing a silky black belt and some fabulous nightdress … but I am saving that for another post.
For some basic tips and tricks when sewing with a serger, check out this article: Top Tips and Hints for Successful Serger Sewing
1 COMMENT
Andrea
5 years ago
Lovely choice of fabric. Not an easy material.