Nothing says late summer like a beautiful sunflower! The Brother Free Design of the Month for September is a sunflower motif with a light fill, ideal for embellishment on a tea towel. I chose a monochromatic color scheme, stitching the design in one of my favorite Brother embroidery thread colors, Light Brown #323. To me, … Read More
September is the month that hosts New York Fashion Week, so what better way to celebrate couture style than heading to the sewing room to create your own fashion! Since I love to repurpose old clothes this idea is a quick and easy way to give a tuxedo shirt a new life as a flirty … Read More
Summer may be coming to a close, but there’s still time to hit the beach and catch some fun in the sun! But before you pack your bags, make sure to sew this cute beach cover-up!! You will need: Brother Sewing Machine A Yard of Fabric Bias Tape Marking Chalk Scissors Straight Pins Measuring Tape … Read More
Want a quick project to try over the weekend? This eyeglasses case is it! I love how you can customize it with anyone’s initials. This eyeglass case makes for a great gift for your friends and family. Customize your DIY eyeglass case with your favorite colors and prints. The sky’s the limit! I know that … Read More
Some crafting projects around the house don’t require an extensive timeline or huge budget. There are small, inexpensive projects that can be done to elevate your home and create an impactful moment. Doing the DIY project yourself allows you to customize the outcome in the way that fits your personal style. We have a vintage … Read More
I’m all about sewing anything I can for school this year. School zipper cases are super easy to sew and great to make for holding all sorts of things. I’ve been experimenting with different types of DIY zipper cases and I love this one with square corners. In the video tutorial below you will see … Read More
Did you know that August 26th is National Dog Day!?! We love our furry friends, don’t we? Why not use your Brother machine to create a custom collar for your dog and then create a coordinating T-shirt to wear for those leisurely walks with your dog? Everyone will want to know where “Mooch and Mooch’s … Read More
As a mother of 3 boys who love being outdoors, I’ve had my fair share of sewing bucket hats. In the Summer we spend most of our time outside near the water, at various sports, or just playing in the yard. I’ve made so many for my children but never really made one for myself. Seeing … Read More
Picking a theme color for wedding décor is a great way to start the planning process. One way to incorporate your theme color is by selecting a specialty fabric to include into the wedding day details; if you are working with a professional linen company you can make accent tablecloths, runners and even create personalized … Read More
Note: Finished size of pouch featured in the above photo is approximately 5-inches wide X 7 1/2-inches long. August is National Golf Month so we thought it would be fun to acknowledge it with our golf themed Brother FREE Design of the Month. This design is small so you can use it on shirts, hats, … Read More
Supplies: 1/2 yard Outdoor Fabric 18” x 18″ Pillow Inserts Four tassels 12” Invisible Zipper Brother Stellaire Innov-ís XJ1 Instructions Cut two squares fabric at 17” x 17” With the front side of pillow facing up, place the tassels in all four corners making sure the tassel itself is facing the center of the pillow. … Read More
Decorating grosgrain ribbon is easy and fun! For a simple two-tone ribbon, use your serger to add a unique edge finish. Spice up the ribbon even more by using your sewing machine to add decorative motifs down the center. The end result is custom trim that is economical, and color matched to whatever project you … Read More
With Summer upon us and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy (even if it’s the backyard or patio). I found it useful to create an outdoor mat that is simple to carry around and clean up as well. The key is using an outdoor material for the top and bottom layer. Add some batting in … Read More
We’ve been working our way through the Marvel movies while at home during this quarantine season and my family are loving all the movies. I thought using my Brother LB5000M machine that came with Marvel designs would be a fun way to also celebrate this season of life while making this cool Marvel shirt! I’m … Read More
The Brother FREE Design for this Month is full of pretty stitches! Lots of thread colors give the bright butterfly design special detail and shading. Sized for an 8-inch or larger hoop, this design is a breeze to stitch on the Brother PR1050X Entrepreneur Pro Plus 10-needle machine. Simply thread up the machine and the … Read More
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
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