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
Part 2 of the Little Princess Occasion Dress Note: Part One can be found here! Construct Bodice 59. Seam front to back bodices at shoulder with French seams. 60. Cut a bias strip 1.5” x neck circumference + 1”. Fold in half to measure ¾” then press to mirror curve of neckline. 61. Pin to … Read More
Special occasions require special dresses and the little princess wearing this heirloom confection will capture the center of attention at any event. The frilly frock features a medley of pintucks, machine embroidery, Swiss beading, satin ribbon, entredeux and Swiss edging on a base of fine batiste. The pattern is a variation of Connie Palmer’s exquisite … Read More
Let’s make some shoes! This project is a great weekend project and easy to do. Materials Espadrille Kit (You can find these kits online) Embroidery file of any design you want on your shoe Embroidery Thread Beads (optional) Things To Know I didn’t want to give you instructions how to make shoes because the espadrille … Read More
See how the Luminaire Innov-îs XP1 and the ScanNCut DX Innov-îs Edition SDX225 come together to create a wonderful birthday cake pillow appliqué! Supplies: ScanNCut DX Innov-îs Edition SDX225, your color choice of fabrics, Luminaire Innov-îs XP1, High Tack Fabric Support Sheet, pillow case Step 1. On the Luminaire XP1, select Appliqué Embroidery Design (Category … Read More
Get ready for the unofficial-official opening of summer with an All-American BBQ Table Runner! Materials Needed Precut 2.5-inch quilting fabrics Brother Sewing Machine: Pacesetter Brother thread Scissors Measuring tape Iron Instructions Tip: Iron each quilt block to align better. Step 1: Measure the table and the area you’d like to cover. Step 2: Choose the … Read More
If you’re anything like me, anytime I see a really cool quilt pattern that I just have to make, I drop everything I’m doing and make precisely one block. It’s cute, I post it to the ‘Gram, and then I go back to my regularly scheduled programming. 5 years into quilting, I have a couple … Read More
Spring into spring and create some colorful flower pots for Mom. Materials Needed 2 coordinating fabrics to fit your flower pot Brother Sewing Machine: Pacesetter Scissors Brother thread Measuring tape Iron Instructions Tip: Iron your fabrics before cutting for best results. Step 1: Measure around the top portion of your flower pot and mark it … Read More
For the month of May we are featuring a classic style embroidery design for the Brother Free Design download. It’s the type of design you can use for many different items, stitched in a variety of color options to match your personal taste. Since pillowcases are always a popular gift, I thought it would be … Read More
I love using colorful ric rac ribbon to decorate projects! Check out this snazzy wallet I created! I hope you have fun making your own ric rac wallet too! Materials Clear vinyl Ric Rac White Thread Clover Clips Nonstick Sewing Foot Brother Sewing Machine Instructions 1. Cut 2 pieces of clear vinyl at 4 in … Read More
How to add a pocket insert for filters for homemade cloth masks. You can find the original ‘At Your Side: Cloth Mask Tutorial’ here. Disclaimer: It is important to note that cloth face masks have not been proven to provide effective protection against the spread of viruses. For more information, visit the CDC website. Supplies … Read More
I’m hoping everyone is healthy and safe right now as we go through this time of uncertainty together. As you may know hospitals and medical clinics all around the world are running low on supplies. Some hospitals and healthcare facilities are reaching out to the public for help in sewing cloth face masks to help … Read More
Has your favorite sports or concert venue mandated clear bags for attendees? You can buy them in lots of places these days, but why not make your own? The addition of fabric handles, and bindings doesn’t compromise the visibility of contents, and it adds a splash of color as well as functional durability. Another plus: … Read More
This quilted and appliquéd sewing machine mat is designed to enhance your crafting space and help keep small tools handy while you are sewing. In this project you’ll experience the joy of quilting perfectly spaced lines with the walking foot and quilt guide. Decorative stitches outline the pockets and add a custom touch to this … Read More
Everyone is Irish this time of year so with a little inspiration you can create festive décor to celebrate you lucky charms! It all starts with this St Patrick’s Day table topper! Supplies: One yard or more of St Patrick’s Day themed fabric A large bowl or platter with a 16-inch (or more) diameter to … Read More
There’s nothing quite like slipping into a pair of monogrammed slippers for comfort and a great feeling from head to toe. If you haven’t thought about making your own slippers now is the time to start. This project features instructions for creating an all-over quilt design using My Design Center to create quilted fabric for … Read More
Part 4: How to Attach the Collar and Facing, plus Topstitching, & Hemming Note: Here is Part 1, here is Part 2, and here is Part 3 of the Angela Wolf Cashmere Trench Coat Sew-A-Long! On to the final stretch in sewing my cashmere trench coat. The jackets you have been sharing on social are … Read More
Part 3: How to create the Sleeves & Belts Loops Note: Here is Part 1 and here is Part 2 of the Angela Wolf Cashmere Trench Coat Sew-A-Long! How is your jacket coming along? Leave me a comment below or if you have any questions as you are sewing along. Next up is to sew … Read More