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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
Hello there, Laura here from Trash to Couture. I love the trend of embroidered denim. It’s a fun way to customize your jeans and it’s easier than you think. You can achieve this look with a basic sewing machine like I did on the Brother XR9550PRW Sewing Machine. Not only that but you get to … Read More
I bought this sweater a few years back because the fabric is soft and fluffy, but I never wear it because the collar is too tight! If I could just open that collar up; then it occurred to me – upcycle into a sweater jacket by adding a zipper. Supplies: 22” separating zipper (measure in … Read More
I’ve been wanting to make a doll pattern to cut on my ScanNCut for a while now and is this ever exciting! No cutting tiny little doll pattern pieces… just let the ScanNCut do it for you!! I’ve also got a coordinating girls dress over on Life Sew Savory today so you can make an … Read More
Hello everyone. Laura here from Trash to Couture. For this post, I will share with you how to embroider onto a collared shirt with the Brother SE625 Sewing and Embroidery Machine. This is a great way to update old or boring clothing. The SE625 has a set of built in floral patterns that I will be … Read More
I’ve made my favorite jumper pattern as my Daughter’s Christmas dress for a couple years now and this year I’m adding a fun touch with a Disney Embroidery Design created on my Brother Innov-ís NS1750D. I love the fun Disney® Christmas Designs you can purchase on the iBroidery site this holiday season. Here are a … Read More
Sometimes beautiful quilting and the texture it gives a project is intriguing enough to stand alone. Nowhere is that more evident than in a simple wholecloth quilt made with solid-color fabric, and you can add a subtle shimmer by using crepe-backed satin as your fabric. THE Dream Fabric Frame works like an embroidery hoop to … Read More
If you love to sew from scratch and learn new techniques, you will enjoy this sporty quilted vest project, made using a commercial pattern. These instructions include a pattern hack for making non-bulky and neatly stitched zippered front pockets. Featured sample is sewn in a size for boys, but you could use the same general … Read More
Customizing pieces of your winter wardrobe has never been easier. This project, as seen on the cover of the new 2017 Brother Holiday Gift Guide, will show you how to use embroidery and appliqué to embellish a knitted hat and mittens. Ready? Let’s get started! Project: Embellish hat and mittens Supplies: Hat, mittens, 10” x … Read More
Outdoor activities abound this time of year and dressing for the weather is essential! Our featured embroidery design this month is a waterfowl motif that’s perfect for decorating outdoor apparel. Embroider the design on a men’s or boy’s vest constructed from scratch using a commercial pattern, or consider embellishing a ready-made garment with this design. … Read More