Craftsy’s 2017 Quilt Designer Fellowship As we continue to celebrate National Quilting Month, we are so pleased to be a sponsor of the 2nd Annual Quilt Designer Fellowship! Craftsy is looking for designers with a distinctive style and original point of view, and would love to see your work. Plus, Angela Walters and Kristin Link … Read More
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VIDEO How-to: Select & Sew: Pull Bobbin
How to use THE Dream Motion™ Software: Select & Sew: Placement & Fill – Pull Bobbin THE Dream Motion™ Automation Software provides a top-of-the-line automated quilting experience, offering versatility which works for both beginners and pros. Developed exclusively to work with THE Dream Fabric Frame’s fabric management and Zone to Zone quilting process, it’s as … Read More
VIDEO: 4-point Placement, Fill, Stretch, Center
How to use THE Dream Motion™ Software: Select & Sew: 4-pt Placement, Fill, Stretch, Center THE Dream Motion™ Automation Software provides a top-of-the-line automated quilting experience, offering versatility which works for both beginners and pros. Developed exclusively to work with THE Dream Fabric Frame’s fabric management and Zone to Zone quilting process, it’s as easy … Read More
We’re Looking for a Brother Spokesperson
We’re looking for a spokesperson who’s work speaks volumes. Do you sell what you make using a Brother machine, online, at craft fairs or boutique shops? If you do, we want you to apply to possibly be a Brother spokesperson. Your role would be to help spread the word about your passion for sewing and … Read More
VIDEO How-to: Safe Area, Choosing Pattern
How to use THE Dream Motion™ Software: Select & Sew: Safe Area, Choosing Pattern THE Dream Motion™ Automation Software provides a top-of-the-line automated quilting experience, offering versatility which works for both beginners and pros. Developed exclusively to work with THE Dream Fabric Frame’s fabric management and Zone to Zone quilting process, it’s as easy as … Read More
Make Your Own Ugly Holiday Sweater
Have fun and be a little crafty this year and make your own version of an Ugly Holiday Sweater. Be the envy of all your friends at the next Ugly Sweater Party. The more crafty the better. Bling out a plain red sweater using felt, ribbon, fabric paint and embroidery. A Brother sewing/embroidery machine is … Read More
Video Tip: Installing and Using a Twin Needle
Follow along as designer and sewing consultant Angela Wolf discusses how you can create a professional looking hem with a twin needle top stitch, even if you don’t have a cover stitch machine. In this video, Angela will cover: How to install the Twin Needle. What settings, if any, to adjust on your machine. Which … Read More
Video Tip: Sewing Machine Needle Basics
Has it been a while since you changed your needle or perhaps you’ve never changed it because you’re afraid you won’t be able to get new needle in? Have no fear! Follow along as Angela Wolf discusses the basics about sewing machine needles and shows you how to change the needle in your Brother Sewing … Read More
DIY Pet Costume Tips
DIY Pet Costume Tips According to the United Federation of Retailers, over 23 million Americans will dress up their pets this Halloween and spend over $300 million doing it, but there is a cheaper, more original alternative, and that is DIY. Using online sites like Instagram and iBroidery for costume ideas and pet friendly patterns, … Read More
Unleash Your Inner Princess
It’s the time of year to just “LET IT GO!” and unleash your inner princess. We reached out to the duo known to many as Cupcake Cosplay and asked them for their favorite tips to help achieve that perfect Princess costume. Here are their six simple tips to help you achieve that perfect princess costume. … Read More
Quick Tip: Change Your Needle
“MAKE IT WITH WOOL” Contest Winners Receive Brother Sewing Machines
Brother Donates Two Simplicity® by Brother Sewing Machines to Unique Sewing Competition Brother continues to support young sewing enthusiasts and this year was no exception, as they generously donated two Simplicity® by Brother sewing machines as prizes to the two runners-up of the National Make it With Wool Competition that was held in Scottsdale, AZ, … Read More
Quick Tip: Uses For Fabric Scraps
Enter PatternReview.com’s 3rd Annual Sewing Bee
We are excited to announce our sponsorship of the Grand Prize for PatternReview.com’s 2016 3rd annual Sewing Bee! What a way to kick off National Sewing Month! In this contest PatternReview.com will give four mystery sewing challenges and about a week to complete each challenge. At the end of each round, your entries will be … Read More
Dealers Experience a Once in a Lifetime Incentive Trip
Dealers Destination: Prague Brother dealers couldn’t have imagined the customer trip that awaited them as they arrived in the ancient city of Prague this past June. Over 100 attendees from the United States, Latin America, Central America and South America flew to the Czech Republic for six days to explore and tour this quaint historic … Read More
Quick Tip: Always Follow the Measurements
Quick Tip: Cleaning the Bobbin Area of Your Machine
Dust, thread clippings and fuzz may build up in your machine over time slowing it down and possibly causing damage. We want you to be able to use our machines to their best abilities! Follow these simple video instructions on how to remove and clean the bobbin area of your Quick-Set™ top drop-in bobbin, as … Read More