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An attractive scarf can update your wardrobe in a flash! Select a fabric print with bold colors combined with earthy hues and you have the perfect transitional piece to take you from summer into fall. This style is commonly known as an infinity scarf. With just one continuous loop, this one is scaled down just … Read More
This month we are featuring a delicate rose design on a soft summer T-shirt. To dress up this top just a bit further we’re adding soft gathers known as ruching to the side seams. In this project you’ll learn how to embroider close to the neckline and stabilize soft knits. Pick a T-shirt, turn on … Read More
This one size fits all, adult size headband, is bright, colorful, and comfortable to wear. Our Brother Free Design of the Month is just the right size to accent the top of the headband. Made from small pieces of knit fabric, you can whip this up quickly for yourself, or as a gift for family … Read More
The Pin Tuck Foot With an impressive lineup of sewing, quilting and embroidery accessories, Brother Sews has plenty of options when it comes to sewing feet. Whether you are adding a handsewn ‘knotted’ candlewicking look to embellish pillows (the SA193 Candlewicking Foot) or looking to enhance vinyl, velvet, suede and leather fabrics (the SA190 Roller … Read More
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
My sister’s twin girls have arrived, and I am so excited to start sewing for these little one’s! I don’t have a lot of time to sew from scratch, but I came up with a cute embellishment to add to little outfits I already purchase. In this tutorial I will show you how to add … Read More
Kite flying, picnics, family reunion, and Labor Day celebrations are just a few of the occasions for which this cool and comfortable summer picnic dress can fill the bill. Construct your own white dress or purchase a “blank” with drawn thread work at the hemline. Embellishments include the embroidery, of course, but also contrasting topstitching. … Read More
It’s summertime, and the living is easy! How about embroidering some freestanding flowers and attaching them to a pair of sandals for a fun, fresh look! Pair the Brother free design of the month with some colorful ribbon for a simple, quick accent. Be prepared! Your friends will be asking you where you got your … Read More
Summer, Pooh, flowers and cool, comfy play clothes—that’s what sewing this time of year is all about. The easy-to-sew, fully lined tunic with coordinating capris is a joy to stitch on THE Dream Machine or a Quattro. The design is built in on these machines. Alternatively, the design can be purchased at iBroidery.com. So, pull … Read More
Once the weather begins to warm up, I get inspired to start my Spring sewing. For me, I like to make projects that take me outdoors! We love to be outside this time of year gardening, barbecuing and visiting my sister’s farm. This half apron with front pockets is the perfect project to kick-start your … Read More
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
See a different side of fashionista Minnie Mouse as she celebrates her 60th birthday. Her traditional wardrobe of white, black and red polka dots are made more contemporary in white, grey and hot pink with polka dots. This fun little outfit would be fun and comfortable for a trip to Disney World or Disneyland. THE … Read More
Hello fellow sewing community, Laura here from Trash to Couture. When I first learned to sew, my favorite projects were upcycling old clothing. I found it to be an easier and sustainable way to sew rather than starting from scratch every time. This project is a refashioned t-shirt raglan I initially designed for my kids … Read More
This felted flower can make a plain hat look pretty! This month we are using the special Brother Felting Attachment to quickly create a gorgeous, three-dimensional piece, adding a trendy look to a pre-purchased hat. Materials and Supplies: Brother XV8550D Dream Machine2 is the featured machine for this project along with the SA280 Brother Needle … Read More
This month Brother brings you a beautiful paisley patterned embroidery design. Use the design to add random, artistic motifs to a scarf made from warm wool. Accent the edge of the scarf with color-matched bobbin work stitchery for a high-end look found in the best boutiques. Follow along and see how easy it is to … Read More
Hello Everyone, Laura here from Trash to Couture! I recently started exploring the Custom Stitch Feature on my Brother SE1800 Sewing and Embroidery Machine. It’s another way as a designer to customize my projects and create my own decorative stitches. It takes a bit of practice and some testing but once you learn this feature … Read More
When the opportunity to collaborate with a new, up and coming fashion label, we jumped at the chance. And when this opportunity blossomed into a pop-up shop at the famed Fashion Institute of Technology, we seized the moment. With the hustle and bustle of New York City outside, the highly creative Livari brand and Brother … Read More
Embellishing with embroidery is a stylish way to design your own fabric or upcycle a garment. You may have seen my posts about adding embroidery to denim, what about knits? Knit tops are my go to for a quick and easy sewing project. The knits I typically use for tops are usually rayon or polyester … Read More