Materials Needed: Fabric for the body of your skirt Decorative fabric or ribbon Brother Sewing Machine: Pacesetter Scissors Brother thread Elastic Iron Instructions: Tip: Iron each fabric block so they align better. Step 1: Cut a 45×12 size piece of fabric as your starter piece for the skirt. Step 2: Cut two strips of … Read More
With the 4th of July around the corner, I wanted to make something festive and patriotic to wear for the festivities. Since I was a child, my mom would get us all matching 4th of July shirts to wear for the annual parade and fireworks. I wanted to keep the tradition alive since having my … Read More
With warmer temperatures around the corner and hopefully some fun in the sun soon, I thought it would be fun to create a DIY Duster. This can be worn as a swimsuit cover up, robe, or even a part of your look. You can alter the length as you’d like and make in several fabrics. … Read More
Here is a fun quick project to celebrate our love of bees. Materials: Brother embroidery sewing machine (I used my Brother Stellaire XJ1) Black embroidery thread Yellow embroidery thread Off-White embroidery thread Embroidery stabilizer Marking tool Heavy weight fabric such as canvas Optional: Seam sealant Instructions: 1. Purchase a bee embroidery file of your choosing … Read More
Exaggerated sleeves are the new staple in fashion this year. So, if you’re looking for a way to update your wardrobe, this is a great trick to add puffy sleeves to an old shirt. You will need: Brother sewing machine (I used the Brother Pacesetter PS5234) Fitted t-shirt Coordinating fabric Pattern paper Ruler Scissors Straight … Read More
I just love comfy tee’s, don’t you? And while I’ve sewn hundreds of t-shirts for my kids and myself, I’m still nervous about sewing a V neck t-shirt. All my confidence goes out the window when I think about trying to get that perfect point on the V. I’ve come up with a way to … Read More
Hello Stitching Sewcial! Please put your hands together for our newest Brother Sews Ambassador, Tabitha Sewer (and yes, that is her real last name! She married into it!) Tabitha brings a fun funky style that is certainly eye-catching and dramatic and we think you will enjoy her sewing and fashion sense as much as we … Read More
It must be the Scottish heritage in me, but I love all things plaid, it’s my favorite print. Our Campbell Clan has our own tartan print known as the “Campbell plaid” (green, white, with a thin yellow stripe). Every year my Grandma use to make us ponchos for winter. She’d use wool blankets or scarves … Read More
Please give a warm Stitching Sewcial welcome to fashion sewer, crafty DIYer, and EMMY winning major market television and radio personality, Jane Monzures! Jane will be showcasing her couture talents monthly on the Stitching Sewcial blog with fun, fashion-friendly projects, and DIY videos. Welcome, Jane! Hi friends and thanks! Today, let’s get your glamour on … Read More
Create some Christmas magic for a precious little one with THE Dream Machine by Brother. It Is up to the task and worthy of the fine fabric and lace required to make a classic heirloom dress. The holiday birds perched amidst the holly set the mood for halls decked with holly. Antique lace at the … Read More
AHH so excited that fall is here! The air is feeling slightly cooler {I wish it was more!} and I’ve started some fall baking… This also means that I need some new fall pjs. A few months ago, a friend gave me a lovely vintage sheet, and I decided to make some cute pj capris … Read More
I love wearing scarves and making scarves! How about you? I have lots of them in my closet and although some of them are ready-made from a store, I have many that I’ve made myself. My own custom scarves are some of my all-time favorites. In fact, I always have “make more scarves” note on … Read More
In the last blog post I showed how to sew a tank using the coverstitch to finish the neckline and armholes. Now I will show another way to finish the edges with binding. Start with a simple t-shirt pattern; I am using my Ruched-T Pattern again. Supplies: Here is a list of supplies if … Read More
With fall and cooler temperatures around the corner, I like to sew transitional pieces that can be worn year-round. A good example of a transitional garment would be a cardigan. I’ve always liked the look of the longer ones and wanted to make one with pockets, and a fun print. Because leopard/cheetah print is still … 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
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
If you haven’t already noticed scrunchies have made a comeback in the past couple months. Everyone from my 7-year-old niece to the top fashion bloggers are using them. I grew up in the 90’s so scrunchies are a nostalgic accessory to me. I remember wanting one in every color and print to match my looks. … Read More
One of my Sewing New Year Resolutions this year is to make more separates like coats and pants. I’ve sewn a couple coats before, but I really wanted a fun one to add to my wardrobe. My motto has always been “why sew boring clothes??” I had this idea I really wanted to recreate this … Read More