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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
Brother Sews Ambassador Angela Wolf shows off a quick tip for sewing stretch denim with her Brother Sewing machine. With a few steps, Angela picks a decorative stitch and adds it to her favorite fabric. Try this today!
As of late, I’ve been doing a bunch of cooking for the family. As I cook, I’m finding that the tastier the meal, the more I get on my clothes, which may or may not be related to the number of times I taste it as it cooks. I’ve never really owned an apron before, … Read More
I sew a ton of kid’s clothes and have tried a lot of ways to create great necklines and bindings. I recently tried the Brother Dual Function Fold Binder attachment for my Brother CV3550 Double-Sided Cover Stitch and it’s a great way to add a binding to your neck and arm openings. You can check … Read More
Brother Sews Ambassador Angela Wolf shows how to group embroidery designs on your Brother sewing machine. Whether you are grouping text, images or designs, this step allows you to either group all designs or only several, and move them to the precise spot on your hoop. What will you create today?
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and for me, it’s one of those holidays that I get to make personalized gifts for the special people in my life. This year I wanted to do something with embroidery. Embroidery is a simple way to add a custom touch to any gift. It can be a … Read More
Note: Finished size of tote measured flat: 18-inches wide X 17-inches high. Embroidered pocket measures 9-inches square when finished. Brighten your day and create an embroidered tote worthy of all your spring and summer travel and shopping trips. This one has a big pocket decorated with our Free Design of the Month combined with fancy … Read More
With THE Dream Machine and PE-Design software, this lightweight Winnie the Pooh themed quilt is a joy to make. It offers a perfect opportunity to use many of the designs in your embroidery library, some built into your machine and some new ones in the iBroidery.com collection. Create unique designs for your special little one, … Read More
Create a quick and easy label using any number of embroidery designs and font style combinations. This in-the-hoop label features a colorful kite design included in the BES 4 Dream Edition Software program. The Frame Design Menu in the software is full of beautiful options. Since they’re highly re-sizable you can create a decorative combination … Read More
When I first started sewing, one of my initial projects was the hanging hand towel. I remember when I posted it to my personal Facebook page, gobs of folks wanted me to make these towels for them. I’m not a fan of selling finished items so I politely declined. Fast forward to 2019 and the … Read More
Finished folder measures approximately 9 1/2-inches wide X 12 inches high. Why settle for boring folders when you can make a pretty fabric folder trimmed with piping! For this project we used our featured foot of the month, the adjustable zipper and piping foot. Piping is a great addition to so many hand- crafted items! … Read More
Have you ever come across a beautiful yarn, but don’t have the time to crochet or knit? That’s me all the way! I love to crochet, but a small scarf or custom trim on a jacket is all I have time for these days. After looking through the embroidery fills on THE Dream Machine and … Read More
One of my favorite weekend activities to do when the weather warms up is to head to our local Farmers Market and shop for fresh produce and goodies. We love picking out fruit and vegetables for dinner that night. I, of course like to bring my handmade reusable bags like this denim one we did … Read More
This technique is featured in the Brother Stitching Sewcial April Free Design project as an accent for the children’s storage pouch. Making appliqués the Brother way is one of my all-time favorite embroidery adventures! An appliqué patch is the perfect solution for a variety of embroidery situations. For example, there are times when you want … Read More
I’ve been working on a new swimsuit pattern for girls. This was inspired by needing to sew a suit for my daughter. She is 2T in width and 5T in height. So, a custom swimsuit is pretty much a necessity around our house. Good thing I sew! This swim pattern is for sizes 2T – … Read More