Show Mom how much you love her with this embroidered Apron. Pieced quilt block instructions are included, or, you can use those orphan quilt blocks from other projects. Common Abbreviations Used WOF – Width of Fabric RST – Right Sides Together WST – Wrong Sides Together All Seam Allowances are a SCANT ¼” unless … Read More
~Joanne Banko, Brother Sews Ambassador Sample towel stitched using the Brother NS1750D Sewing Machine. The Trial Key built into your Brother sewing machine is a wonderful tool for perfecting embroidery placement! Use this embroidery feature to fine tune the placement for lettering combined with trim. In this handmade fingertip towel example, I’ll show … Read More
~Emily Thompson, Brother Sews Ambassador I love taking regular shirts and crafting them into sweaters. I take a sewing pattern, some sweater knit fabric, and make gorgeous DIY sweaters. My husband recently asked if I was wearing a new sweater and when I said yes, he asked where I bought it. He was shocked … Read More
~Joanne Banko, Brother Sews Ambassador This multi-purpose stitch has been a favorite of mine for many years. It’s called an elastic zigzag stitch. While it is ideal for sewing elastic, that’s a topic for another day. Since it’s not actually in the category of overcasting stitches it often gets overlooked for this purpose. However, … Read More
~Joanne Banko, Brother Sews Ambassador Create a beautiful custom bed caddy using your Brother sewing machine and a few Brother accessories. Quilt your own fabrics for a lightly padded finish that will match your décor and unique style. This handy craft will help organize bedside items you reach for on a regular basis. Pick … Read More
~Laura Pifer, Brother Sews Ambassador What is your favorite sewing season and why? I love doing sewing projects in the Fall, because it’s a versatile season to sew for. From Back to School to Halloween, there is always something inspiring. The prints are fun and bold, and you can sew warm to cold … Read More
~ Rebecca Kemp Brent, Brother Sews Ambassador February is National Embroidery Month, and March celebrates quilting. What better way to enjoy them both than a bit of Quiltbroidery? What is Quiltbroidery? Quiltbroidery lies at the intersection of quilting (including piecing and appliqué) and machine embroidery. It ranges from stitching machine-embroidery designs on patchwork … Read More
~Laura Pifer, Brother Sews Ambassador Take a plain sweatshirt to the next level of style with machine embroidery. From monograms to fun designs, you can customize this cozy wardrobe essential for yourself and others. These DIY monogrammed sweatshirts make great gifts for family and friends alike! Check out the tutorial below on how to … Read More
~Joanne Banko, Brother Sews Ambassador The Brother BES4 Dream Edition software program gets a lot of use in my embroidery world. The built in MY LOVE font is perfect for personalizing gifts made with love. Follow along in this tutorial, and you’ll learn tips and tricks for using this special font. Steps to … Read More
~Jane Clauss, Brother Sews Ambassador ~For Decorative-Use Only Make cozy bowl coozies created with love so you can start spreading joy from your heart to the table. Supplies: Brother sewing and embroidery machine Cotton fabric Cotton batting Straight edge and rotary cutter Measuring tape Scissors Straight pins How to Make it: Cut (2) 10”x10” … Read More
~Joanne Banko, Brother Sews Ambassador What exactly is a snack mat, you ask? I would say that it’s a cross between a placemat and a mug rug. The 8-inch X 10-inch size is simply perfect for a little “me time” with a beverage and a snack. Use the Brother free design of the month … Read More
~Joanne Banko, Brother Sews Ambassador Stitching fabric snowflakes is a fun way to spend a winter’s day, no matter what climate you live in. Snowflakes seem to come to life when stitched with contrasting colors on ordinary quilt cotton. These single-color lacy snowflake designs are quick to stitch and fun to make. Embroidered snowflakes … Read More
~Tabitha Sewer, Brother Sews Ambassador Hey everyone! For this project, I wanted to take the time to write a blog post as more of an inspiration guide than my typical ‘How To’ posts. If you happened to come across my other custom socks blog post (all about vinyl designs!), you know that I wanted to come … Read More
~Emily Thompson, Brother Sews Ambassador My daughter lives in her leggings, and I’m always working on ways to make them last longer. No matter what fabric I use, she wears through the knees after a few months. I don’t mind sewing more leggings, as they are a super quick sew, but I recently wondered … Read More
I love taking patterns I already own and recreating them with a new twist. It’s a quick and easy way to enhance my wardrobe. I’ve created several neckline hacks for this sweatshirt pattern, and today I have a button neckline hack you can use with any drop shoulder pattern. Maybe you have a pattern already … Read More
As we approach the heart of the winter season, I wanted to make some cozy beanies for the family. We spend a lot of time outdoors regardless of the weather, so these hats will be useful for all of us. The beanie pattern is a rectangle with 4 even peaks along the top. You may … Read More
Cold hands, warm heart: you’ve probably heard that saying countless times. This project is designed to be a cure for those cold hands. Use your Brother sewing and embroidery machine and the Brother free design of the month to make monogrammed hand warmers from soft, no-fray fleece. It’s easy to make a hand warmer pattern … Read More
You’ve seen their projects. You’ve read their posts. You’ve studied their monthly tips. And now, you can get the inside scoop on your favorite Brother Ambassadors. Read on to find out what makes our Ambassadors tick (or sew, or craft!). Brother: What is your favorite sewing season and why? Emily: This is so … Read More
Cozy is the theme this winter! With that in mind, let’s sew a heat resistant oven mitt in the craft room so we can make comforting homemade meals in the kitchen. SUPPLIES: BROTHER Sewing and Embroidery machine Bias tape Paper scissors Fabric scissors Craft paper Marking pencil Straight pins FABRICS: 1/2 yard thick cotton for … Read More
Few things make a home feel as cozy as the aroma of homemade bread coming from the kitchen. With the popularity of breadmaking machines and the huge demand for bread flour and yeast, it seems that there is a lot of baking happening! We may be prevented from sharing a meal with our neighbors and … Read More
I don’t know about you, but where I live it’s getting cold! That means cozy nights by the fire and lap blankets for my toes. I recently sewed this flannel and sherpa blanket and it’s now the most highly sought after blanket in the house; I should have made four! Today I’m going to show … Read More