The snow is finally arriving here in Michigan. Besides the usual window scraper, I also keep a hat and gloves in the car as you just never know when you might need it! There are plenty of hats out there that already have some embroidery or bling, but I prefer to add my own touch … Read More
Fashion
Foot of the Month: Faux Suede Shoulder Bag
Dressing up for seasonal festivities? Set aside an afternoon to make a special faux suede handbag to pair with your holiday attire. We feature the Non-Stick roller foot as the Foot of the Month using it to glide over the suede when stitching from the right side. Leave your everyday handbag at home, this faux … Read More
New York Fashion Week with Brother Sews
New York Fashion Week marched into the West Village of Manhattan recently, and Brother Sews had the opportunity to watch and sponsor the always exciting Nicole Miller Runway Show from the front row. We even got to tag along with Brother Sews Ambassador Laura Pifer of Trash to Couture to take in all the fabulous … Read More
Embroidered & Embellished Swimsuit Cover-Up
Want to look stylish on the beach or at the pool? Take a plain and ordinary white knit swimsuit cover-up and add some spice with embroidery and corded embellishment. The SA157 Brother Five-Hole Cording Foot makes this type of embellishment easy to accomplish. Add a lightweight embroidery design to the bottom hem area to top … Read More
Foot of the Month: Embellished Straw Hat
Summer means sunshine and good times outdoors! Embellish a straw hat with a ribbon made from fabric and top off the ribbon with faux flowers for a fun look! This project features the Brother narrow rolled hem foot as the foot of the month. Use this foot to make a neat narrow hem on the … Read More
Glamorous Circular Rosette
Have you ever found yourself looking for a special accent to dress up an outfit or accessory? This little rosette may be ideal for your next project in need of a glamorous touch! Make this rosette quickly and easily using your Brother Circular Sewing attachment. Fashion the rosette in any color you choose and then … Read More
March Foot of the Month: Shawl with Confetti Trim
Glamorous occasions call for garments worthy of the celebration. With prom and wedding season coming up we thought you might like to make a wrap to accent a special occasion garment. This shiny satin shawl is trimmed with cording using our featured foot of the month, the Brother three slot cording foot. Select cords that … Read More
March Free Design: Elegant Embroidered Handbag
Materials and Supplies: Brother Sewing and Embroidery Machine with 4-inch by 4-inch hoop.
Sewing with Faux Fur: Part 1
The last time I worked with faux fur was a couple of years ago when I made a Chewbacca costume for my son. It was a learning experience working with this messy textile. Although it may require some additional steps, once you get the hang of it you will enjoy working with this material. Faux … Read More