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You can’t beat bug hunting for kids’ summer fun. Make this bag with your Brother embroidery machine and they will be kept busy prowling the bushes and grass. Whether the prey be creepy crawlies or fireflies, the adventure is a child’s version of a jungle safari. But where to put the catch? This fiberglass screen … Read More
With summer in full swing, the need for a hat to protect my noggin from the sun’s rays has become apparent. So, I decided to make myself a reversible bucket hat with a tutorial so we can all both take care of our heads and look super cute and stylish. What you’ll need: Two fat … Read More
Brother Sews Ambassador Cindy Hogan presents the latest BES 4 Video TutoriaL: Bring on the Bling! Creating Rhinestone Templates Power Pack 2 adds the ability to create Rhinestone design templates to cut with the ScanNCut machines. One of the things I love about creating the Rhinestone templates in BES 4 is that I can create … Read More
We here at Brother Sews want to say “THANK YOU” to our fantastic sewing and embroidery collective as we have now surpassed over 1,000,000 visitors on the Stitching Sewcial Blog! On behalf of the Brother Sews Team and all the fabulous Stitching Sewcial bloggers and artists who have graced our pages, we would like to … Read More
Your next statement piece of jewelry is as close as your embroidery machine! With the right design it’s easy to make lace jewelry with little more than stabilizer and thread. Are you ready? Let’s go sew! You’ll need the following supplies: Brother Embroidery thread Lace designs such as Brother SAEU1 USB lace collection SA540 Brother … Read More
Now that we have mastered the dish covers, it’s time for some more patriotic fun! We do need something fun to carry these dishes in and why not keep the bandana theme going here. I always have a stack of them handy because they can be used for simple projects like this picnic bag. Get … Read More
I recently added a handful of tank tops to my wardrobe. Not only are tanks a staple in my wardrobe for every season, they are quick and easy to sew. There are a few different techniques that I use to finish the hems, neckline, and armholes all using the Brother Coverstitch Machine; I will cover … Read More
Make stylish and adorable cork cuffs to complete your summer look with this easy embroidery tutorial. I love embroidery because the machine does all the work for you! You can add any design or words to your cuffs to make a personalized summer accessory. Perfect for teens and their friends. Supplies: Brother NS1150E Embroidery Machine … Read More
Finished size of Purse: Approximately 11-inches wide X 9-inches high. Summer fashion is full of color and this month’s purse project is perfect for accessorizing your summer wardrobe. Our free design of the month, a simple floral line art design graces the front of the bag and this cinched style is easy to sew with … Read More
If you remember the days when a fancy electric typewriter had, maybe two fonts to choose from, you will be as dazzled by the number of fonts now available to us for machine embroidery. Software from Brother like BES 4 and PE-DESIGN can even convert a computer’s word processing fonts to stitch data, expanding the … Read More
The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays and Summer is my favorite season. We look forward to being outside more and enjoying the “dog days” of summer. We often get together with our neighborhood and do pool parties and barbecues. It’s standard to bring your own prepared dish to share. In the … Read More
Energized. Creative. Productive. And above all, fun. These were some of the comments heard last week as members from the Brother Sews HAD (Home Appliance Division) department got together with the Brother Stitching Sewcial Ambassador team for a wonderful and educational two-day conference. Hailed as the First Annual Brother Sews Ambassador Event, the Stitching Sewcial … Read More
With THE Dream Machine, this sweet summer concoction is a breeze to make for a special little one. Who knew you could quickly and easily make yo-yos any size with your embroidery or sewing machine? Make those tedious, classic rounds in your 4×4 frame with just a little hand work. Or make them easily on … Read More
With the very cool and fashionable Utility Belt Pouch, you can carry all your necessary items for your next cosplay adventure. You will need: Brother Sewing machine Use Stitch #1 on your machine. ½ yd. fabric (we used waterproof canvas) Scissors Downloadable GenCon_blog_Pattern.pdf Permanent marker Step 1. Download the GenCon_blog_Pattern.pdf and trace each piece onto … Read More
It’s summer, which means I need a new bag. And by need, I mean the “wintery” one I made last fall is now not new anymore. I’m a bit compulsive when it comes to having a new bag each season. Good thing I sew them, or my husband may not like my new bag habit … Read More
Whether it’s the pool, beach, or lake, summer break for my family means spending a lot of time around water. Both my kids are on a swim team and I’m a timer for the meets, which means getting splashed a lot! So, I wanted to make a simple/small cross-over pouch with a clear panel to … Read More
With Father’s Day swiftly approaching, my brain started noodling easy breezy gift ideas to share with y’all. It didn’t take long for a lined vinyl dopp kit to enter my brain and, as soon as it did, I knew I had a winner on my hands. What you’ll need: Half yard vinyl Fat quarter lining … Read More
This is the second in a series of blog post highlighting the functions that Power Pack 2 add to the BES 4 program. If you love creating Word Collages for embroidery, you can now create coordinating Word Collages for Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) and Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Vinyl (PSV) in the BES 4 program. This … Read More
Create a keepsake case for trinkets, treasures, jewelry, and more! The top of the case is embroidered with an heirloom design sized exactly right for this custom-made case. This small case makes a pretty storage container and it’s a great gift idea too! Tip: As with all fun creative projects, it’s best to read through … Read More
Brother Sews Ambassador Cindy Hogan presents the latest BES 4 Video TutoriaL: Text as Artwork I recently created some videos on BES 4 Power Pack 2 for Brother. I am going to highlight these videos in blog posts so you can learn to love Power Pack 2 with me. BES4 Power Pack 2 opens the … Read More
Perfecting your Piecing in the hoop block. I love creating pieced blocks for embroidery machines! The rainbow fan block here was first created to be pieced in the hoop which was eventually used as a raffle quilt by a local quilter’s guild. I have been creating designs that include piecing in the hoop. It is … Read More