I’m a collector of many things. I have always been and most likely always will be. I love the idea of people picking up souvenirs to remember the places they have been and have been grabbing up wool pennants whenever I see them. I also have a camper and although it isn’t vintage I have … Read More
Well-Fitting Leggings on It’s Sew Easy (Episode 1109-3) Today’s active lifestyle demands fashion that fits and functions. For active days indoors and out, designer Angela Wolf creates well-fitting leggings with today’s sportiest look on It’s Sew Easy. Angela sews the pattern pieces together using two sewing machines – a serger and a cover stitch machine. … Read More
Supplies: Brother ST371HD Strong & Tough sewing machine Standard zipper Foot 14/90 denim jean needle Pins Tailors chalk or fabric marking tool Seam gauge Universal polyester thread Sharp scissors What happens if you need to shorten a pair of jeans but you don’t want to lose the original hem? Perhaps the hem is distressed or … Read More
Looking for a great gift that appeals to anyone including the feller in your life? This compact faux leather gadget case is the answer to your dilemma. Add a monogram to our classy Brother shield embroidery design and you’ll have something really special to give. Perfect for tucking inside a laptop bag or backpack, this … Read More
The Jungle Book Nap-time Fun Cot Sheet Your preschooler will love his personalized Disney Jungle Book cot sheet. At rest time, he will imagine himself swinging through the jungle with Mowgli and his beastie pals under the blazing Africa sun. While studying the charming Jungle Book characters and remembering his own adventure in the picture … Read More
This month the featured foot is the Brother adjustable blind hem foot. Commonly used for blind hems, this multi purpose foot has a sliding, adjustable guide making it ideal for additional tasks like edge stitching the lattice trim on the front of this tote. The prominent edge guide makes it easy to follow fabric edges … Read More
Create DIY Fairy Wings for All Sizes on It’s Sew Easy (Episode 1002-3) The sky is the limit, if you have wings. Fabric artist Terry McFeely creates whimsical fairy wings for all sizes on It’s Sew Easy. Creating a costume is the perfect reason to sew. Make a costume for a toddler, an adult or … Read More
Part 5: Finishing up the Manicure Bag Welcome to part 5 of the Manicure Bag Sew-A-Long! We’re almost finished! In this final chapter, I’ll demonstrate how to insert an exposed zipper. Depending on the width of your zipper, you might be able to use a standard J-foot. Otherwise, a zipper foot will be needed. The … Read More
Part 4: Decorative Stitching Welcome to part 4 of the Nail Bag Sew-A-Long! In the first three parts we have assembled the bag, inserted the elastic, learned how to sew in the metal zippers and how to work with vinyl. Now we’re up to Decorative Stitching. This is the fun part! Whatever decorative stitches you … Read More
Sewing Ergonomically on It’s Sew Easy TV (Episode 1009-1) Let’s start at the very beginning with basic sewing ergonomics. Sewing industry insider Janet Pray shows how to sew more efficiently and comfortably with good sewing ergonomics on “It’s Sew Easy.” She talks about work posture, creating a comfortable work surface, and using feed dogs correctly. … Read More
Part 3: Inserting Zippers and Working with Clear Vinyl Welcome to Part Three of the Nail Bag Sew-A-Long! In this lesson we’ll finish the other side of the inside of the bag. Inserting zippers onto clear vinyl and creating pouches for the nail files – even cotton balls will fit into these see-thru areas. Supplies … Read More
Part 2: Preparing one side of the inside of the bag – Sewing the Pouch for the Nail Polish Welcome to Part Two of the Nail Bag Sew-A-Long! This video will cover sewing one side on the inside of the bag. We will go over how to prepare the elastic casing and then insert the … Read More
Embroidered Pajama Set with Asian Accents on It’s Sew Easy (Episode 1107-2) Embroidery educator and Sews Specialist Joanne Banko creates beautiful, Asian-inspired sleepwear with embroidered details and stylish closures. Using THE Dream Machine, she’ll show you how to create beautifully embellished Asian-Inspired Pajamas on this episode of It’s Sew Easy. Supplies: Brother XV8500D Sewing and … Read More
Welcome to Stitching Sewcial’s very first Sew-A-Long! Follow along as Angela Wolf shows us all how to make a multi-pocketed and zippered bag that she uses for her manicure supplies, perfect for travel! Part 1 – Manicure Bag Sew-A-Long Machine: Angela uses THE Dream Machine XV8500D to construct her bag. You will need to have … Read More
I have a gorgeous Brother Dream Creator VQ2400 machine. I ALSO have a gorgeous 6 year old daughter. Put together in bowl and mix! (oh wait…sorry…I’ve been watching too many of those cooking video shorts on facebook.) But seriously, I really do want my daughter to learn to sew. It’s an essential part of my … Read More
Cheryl Sleboda Creates Steampunk Accessories on It’s Sew Easy (Episode 1112-1) Design details make the style statement. Let’s play dress up! Cosplay enthusiast Cheryl Sleboda creates authentic-looking Steampunk accessories with contemporary fabrics on It’s Sew Easy. Cheryl completes her project using an Innov-is 40e Project Runway Limited Edition Sewing Machine. Have fun creating Arm Bracers … Read More
It’s the time of year to just “LET IT GO!” and unleash your inner princess. We reached out to the duo known to many as Cupcake Cosplay and asked them for their favorite tips to help achieve that perfect Princess costume. Here are their six simple tips to help you achieve that perfect princess costume. … Read More
Celebrate Halloween with this spooktacular, kid-pleasing Disney themed wall-hanging. Gather up some burlap, Brother’s NEW Disney Halloween iBroidery collection from ibroidery.com and some seasonal fabric to discover and master a unique and easy faux quilting technique. Machine Used: XV8500D THE Dream Machine™ Features: SA196 The MuVit™ Dual Feed Foot Sew Straight™ 2 Laser Vision Guide … Read More