If it’s not one gift, it’s another

Last night at dinner, Tod told me that we was going to surprise me with a new computer for my birthday–the dual 1.4MHz G4 I had been eyeing. “But if you’re boycotting, I guess that’s not really…” he trailed off, disappointed.
But I was ready with an alternate gift. A sewing machine. Not only can I easily buy a really good European or Japanese brand (Bernina, Elna, Husquavarna Viking, Pfaff, Toyota, Juki) but a sewing machine means I can avoid shopping for clothes. I will make trousers that are the right length in colors and styles I like. Sleeves that actually hit at my wrist. Joy!
Now the big decision is whether to get a regular sewing machine or to buy a serger. A serger means I can easily work with knits and knits make me happy because they don’t need to be ironed. But a regular sewing machine is a better all-around choice and I can still use it on knits, just not as cleanly.
I am so looking forward to drafting patterns again. It’s been a while. I’d better pick up a french curve while I’m getting the sewing machine.