Brother Sews Ambassador Angela Wolf show off how to change stitch length, stitch width, and even the stitch itself on the new Brother Luminaire Innov-ís XP1.
Video Quick Tip: Luminaire XP1 Stitch Change
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Give Thanks Tutorial
Eleven canning jars have been transformed into twinkling mantle décor for Thanksgiving. This is a visible reminder of the reason for all that delicious turkey and pumpkin pie. With THE Dream Machine 2 by Brother (the quintessential combo embroidery/sewing machine) or any Brother embroidery machine, you can make a meaningful Thanksgiving decoration that can be … Read More
How to Monogram Quilted Baby Bunting
My sisters’ twins are turning 5 months old and I thought I would get them ready for the chillier weather. I purchased matching buntings (of course I could have made them, but these were too cute to pass up) and started to work on a fun project. The hardest part was deciding on which decorative … Read More
Pencil Roll for Back to School
I love creating fabric organization tools. I’ve made several zip pouches and school totes, and today I’m sharing a simple pencil roll for storing pens, pencils, and other simple stationary supplies. This sewing project is super simple and also a great starter sewing project. These pencil rolls turn out super cute and can be made … Read More
Embroidered Summer Sweater
Getting dressed for summer often means sundresses and sleeveless garments like tank tops and camisoles. These are all quite comfortable in a warm setting but what happens when you enter the zone of chilly air conditioning? If you’re anything like me, you reach for a sweater! This sweater is designed to complement both casual and … Read More
Heirloom Baby Dress
This baby dress is an example of heirloom sewing, also known as fine machine sewing. You’ve seen examples, whether or not you recognized them by name or category. Heirloom sewing is a (relatively) new name for the fine art of French hand sewing, the techniques and materials of which were used on garments before the … Read More
Easy Beach Bag Sewing Tutorial
Summer is here!! There are so many fun summer sewing projects you can make, but you can never have too many bags for summer fun. I’ve got an easy beach/pool bag sewing tutorial to share with you today. This is a great size bag for hauling around all your supplies for summer water fun. Grab … Read More
May Quick Tip!
Time for another Brother Sews Quick Tip! Note: Stitch shown above is from THE Dream Machine XV8550D. The Shell Tuck Edge Stitch on your Brother machine is ideal for hemming light weight fabrics with a narrow hem and an added touch of heirloom elegance! This stitch looks somewhat ordinary on the screen of your machine … Read More
Embroidered Journal Cover
Journaling is a great way to record thoughts, memories, and dreams. It’s especially nice to have a beautiful book to hold all of your hand-written ideas and reflections. This embroidered cover is the perfect way to dress up a plain journal. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, you can make this in an afternoon … Read More
DIY Bicycle Bag
Hurrah! It’s National Bike Month! Let’s celebrate the way we like best—sewing and creating with THE Dream Machine by Brother or another Brother combo machine with 5×7 frame. Let’s celebrate all that fun, healthy, outdoor cycling with this handy bike bag. Embellish it with a scenic bike design from iBroidery.com and learn to convert it … Read More
Monogrammed Envelope for Mother’s Day
Each year I try to come up with something unique and personal to send my mom on Mother’s Day. She love’s handwritten letters, so why not add a custom monogrammed envelope that she can keep the letters or use for something else – maybe to hold makeup or coupons. Something small she can carry that … Read More
Earth Day DIY: Tote Bag from Upcycled Jeans
With Earth Day just a few days away, what better way to honor it than to make a reusable tote from an old pair of jeans so you can celebrate in style! I have 3 active boys, and you can imagine how many pairs of jeans they go through. Instead of getting rid of them … Read More
Newbie Sewing Zipper Bag Project
Looking for a fun zipper bag sewing project that even a sewing newbie could finish? Well, look no further! Here we have a fun zipper bag project from a recent Lunch and Learn event that took place at the Brother HQ. The Lunch and Learn featured several Brother sewing Educators who were on hand to … Read More
DIY Project: Embroidered Football Coasters
I am not much of a chef, but I do enjoy planning parties. The next party on the agenda is for the big game! Here is something super fun and easy, not to mention your guests will really get a kick out of (no pun intended 😊) embroidered coasters in team colors. Supplies: The size … Read More
Part 2: Lettering the Minnie Mouse Tote
Need to stitch a line of lettering longer than your largest hoop size? No problem! In Part 2 of the Minnie Mouse Tote Bag project (Part 1 of this lesson can be found here!), you’ll learn how to mark and re-hoop for extended lettering. Of course there is always more than one option for completing … Read More
Part 1: Minnie Mouse Grab and Go Tote
You can never have too many totes, especially when sewing is the theme for the design and decoration. This tote features Minnie at a sewing machine; it’s a design built into the Brother NS1750D. Cute, cute, cute! The 1750D is a versatile sewing and embroidery combination machine that proves that you can make magic with … Read More
Video: Adding Satin Stitches and Stippling
Machine Used: THE Dream Machine with software Premium Pack Upgrade 1 or THE Dream Machine 2 Filling shapes and designs with stippling or satin stitches has never been easier with My Design Center in THE Dream Machine by Brother. If you are using THE Dream Machine with Software Premium Pack 1 Upgrade or THE Dream … Read More
Custom Stitch D-Ring Belt
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