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Are you unfamiliar with the tailor’s clapper? It helps keep the heat from the iron in the fabric just a little longer to give crisp edges. See it in use in The Little Black Dress Series! VIDEO: Part Two – Notions, French Seams & Pressing In Part Two of the Fifteen Part series about making … Read More
Video Sew-A-Long: Canvas Tote Bag: Part 3: Sewing Straps & Vinyl Base Machine: Angela uses the ST371HD Strong & Tough Sewing Machine to construct her bag. Feet used in this Sew-A-Long: Plastic Non-stick foot, basic Zig Zag foot for straight stitching. I hope you are enjoying the Canvas Tote Bag Video Sew-A-Long! In Part 3 … Read More
Video Sew-A-Long: Canvas Tote Bag: Part 2: Sewing the Outside Pocket Machine: Angela uses the ST371HD Strong & Tough Sewing Machine to construct her bag. Feet used in this Sew-A-Long: Plastic Non-stick foot, basic Zig Zag foot for straight stitching. I hope you are as excited for this Sew-A-Long as I am! In Part 1 … Read More
It’s time for another Upcycle project! As we roll into summer, one of the hottest trends is the shoulder baring strapless top. Here’s an easy way to transform a button-down shirt into this stylish look. Machine used: DreamWeaver® XE VM6200D Materials and Supplies: button-down shirt or blouse 1” wide bias tape ¾” wide elastic all-purpose … Read More
Video Sew-A-Long: Part 1: Canvas Tote Bag: Supplies Welcome to Part One of this Six-Part Video Sew A Long where we will make a great Canvas Tote Bag with Faux Leather trim together! This large and stylish canvas tote with faux leather trim is a great bag for carrying magazines, a tablet, and so much … Read More
Custom Embroidered Insulated Drink Holder Machine: THE Dream Machine® Innov-ís XV8500D Features: Embroidery, Droplight™ LED Embroidery Positioning Marker, Sew Straight™ 2 I don’t know about you, but I am constantly carrying around a bottle of water or juice. In the heat of summer, it doesn’t take long for the liquids to get warm. An insulated … Read More
Not sure if you’re winding your bobbins correctly? We’ve got you covered! How to Wind and Thread Your Bobbin Learn just how easy it is to wind and thread bobbins for your Brother Sewing Machine. This video shows you how to wind a bobbin on your sewing machine, also utilizing your speed control. Be sure … Read More
Looking for more information on the Non-Stick Foot? Take a look at the Video Sew-A-Long: Manicure Bag with Angela Wolf. In Part 3: Inserting Zippers and Working with Clear Vinyl, Angela takes the fear out of sewing on clear vinyl! Part 3: Inserting Zippers and Working with Clear Vinyl Welcome to Part Three of the … Read More
Looking for more Ways to Customize Jeans Check out this post by Angela Wolf, Restyle Jeans by Embellishing with Embroidery: Restyle Jeans by Embellishing with Embroidery A great way to restyle jeans is to embellish with embroidery. In a previous blog post, I demonstrated embellishing jeans with free-motion embroidery, but that technique was limited to … Read More
I can hardly sew up any garment without some form of embellishment, including my favorite A-line skirt! THE Dream Machine has a built-in embroidery design center called My Design Center, that is great for creating your own unique embroidery designs. You will be amazed at the possibilities! Let’s get started. MACHINE USED: THE Dream Machine® … Read More
MACHINES USED: Brother Serger Brother Coverstitch MATERIALS & SUPPLIES: T-SHIRT PATTERN – I am using the Ruched-T from the Angela Wolf Pattern Collection™. Here is a link to the paper version and a link to the PDF file and get 20% off with coupon code BROTHER20 Stretch fleece fabric 4 spools of serger thread Tailors chalk One … Read More
It’s time for another Upcycling post! This time I went into my closet and pulled out a button up shirt that I had once loved but had made it’s way to back of my closet. The bare shouldered Peep-holed Sleeve trend that you’ll see in stores is easy to add to this type of shirt … Read More
Machine: Brother 5234PRW Serger (or any Brother Serger) Accessories: Blind hem foot A flatlock stitch is commonly used for attaching two thick layers of fabric together, where you don’t want the bulk of a thick seam. In this video I will show the stitch to attach two layers of fleece fabric. I use this same … Read More
Looking for other things to do with your Serger? Check out Angela’s post: Video: Gathering Fabric with a Serger where she shows you how to gather fabric with your serger! We see gathered fabric all over the place from bed skirts and little girl’s dresses to ruffled pillows and so much more. It can be … Read More
Did you see this week’s Pintucked Glasses Case Project? Check out Angela’s post: Serged Eye Glass Case with FREE Pattern where she shows you how to achieve the technique she mentions in this weeks tip. She includes the pattern for the case for FREE too! Whether it’s for yourself, a friend or for Mother’s Day … Read More
Whether it’s for yourself, a friend or for Mother’s Day which is only a few weeks away, here’s a fun Serger Tutorial for a custom Eye Glass Case! First, we’re going to embellish the fabric with a Brother Serger. Then, add a beautiful finish to the edge and, finally, finish the Eye Glass Case with … Read More
Have you seen the elastic foot in action? Check out Angela’s post: UPCYCLING: Turn a Simple Tee into a Stylish Dress where she shows you how to use the SA212 Elastic foot for Serger!
One of the benefits of sewing is the capability of adding your own unique style to every project. This tutorial will show you how to expand on that creativity by designing your own custom stitch. The stitch options include a single stitch, triple stitch, or a combination of both. Sewing Machine: DreamWeaver® XE VM6200D Feature: … Read More