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It’s like magic: you write on a tablet screen with a pencil-shaped stylus, and your machine stitches your words onto fabric! What a great way to personalize your quilts, whether you use it to add a subtle signature to your quilting or to personalize a project with someone’s name. First Things Here are a few … Read More
Need to Scoop? Here Comes The……Poop Equipment Used: Machine: Persona PRS100 Specialty Hoop: SAFF022 Fast Frame 5” x 4” Software: BES®4 Dream Edition™ Embroidery Lettering Software Materials and Supplies: SA5815 Medium Weight, Adhesive Tear Away SA5810 Medium Weight Tear Away Embroidery thread and Embroidery weight bobbin thread Purchased Diaper Cover Did you know that today … Read More
Looking for a project to bust out that Non-Stick foot with? Pop on over to the Sew-A-Long that Angela Wolf already has in session. Her Canvas Tote with Vinyl at the edges is the ideal project to try it out with! Video Sew-A-Long: Canvas Tote Bag: Part 1: Supplies This large and stylish canvas tote … Read More
Video Sew-A-Long: Canvas Tote Bag: Part 2: Sewing the Outside Pocket Machine: Angela uses the ST371HD Strong & Tough Sewing Machine to construct her bag. Feet used in this Sew-A-Long: Plastic Non-stick foot, basic Zig Zag foot for straight stitching. I hope you are as excited for this Sew-A-Long as I am! In Part 1 … Read More
It’s time for another Upcycle project! As we roll into summer, one of the hottest trends is the shoulder baring strapless top. Here’s an easy way to transform a button-down shirt into this stylish look. Machine used: DreamWeaver® XE VM6200D Materials and Supplies: button-down shirt or blouse 1” wide bias tape ¾” wide elastic all-purpose … Read More
Chances are, you won’t always want to quilt in squares or straight rows. Triangles add life to a quilt and are really popular in the modern quilt movement. Plus, you can put two or four triangles together inside a square, or use six to make a hexagon…Happily, there are lots of possibilities for stitching three-cornered … Read More
What do you get when you combine a cute car embroidery design, a fat quarter of fabric, and an outgrown children’s t-shirt? A stuff sack for car trips that is perfect for toting soft toys, wrapped snacks, or a change of clothes. This is a quick project that will make your child feel special when … Read More
Taking care of your machine is easier than you may think, this includes changing your needle regularly. (The necessary tool even came with your machine!) It’s also important to use the correct needle for your project as it can make all of the difference in the end results. Not sure how to change the needle … Read More
This post could also be titled “How to Quilt a Bed-Sized Project on an Apartment-Friendly Frame.” With the Zone-to-Zone fabric management system built into THE Dream Motion™ Pro Software, it really is possible to align and quilt an overall design. Once you understand the basics, it’s a straightforward process. Editor’s Note: Jumping in here at … Read More
Not sure if you’re winding your bobbins correctly? We’ve got you covered! How to Wind and Thread Your Bobbin Learn just how easy it is to wind and thread bobbins for your Brother Sewing Machine. This video shows you how to wind a bobbin on your sewing machine, also utilizing your speed control. Be sure … Read More
How to Appliqué Designs Larger than the Width of Your Hoop Have you ever wondered how appliqué designs larger than width of hoop stitch out so perfectly? The magic is using Alignment Crosshairs that are built into the design. These are stitched out as placement stitches so you’ll know where to align your needle up with. … Read More
So one of my friends wanted me to make her a shirt with a quilted woven pocket on it and of course I said yes, because saying no is hard. But really I didn’t think it would work. In my head, it would be too heavy and bulky and would make the shirt drape weirdly. … Read More
Looking for an impressive but simple embroidery project to begin with? Take a look at: our Fancy Hearts Embroidered Fabric Basket (which comes with a FREE DESIGN!) Ideal for a Girls Weekend, Graduation or Pampering of Yourself Gift! Free Design: Fancy Hearts Embroidered Fabric Basket This FREE DESIGN is a beautiful Fancy Heart motif. It’s … Read More
Machine Used: THE Dream Machine® Innov-ís XV8500D I have been often asked how long does it take to stitch out an appliqué design on THE Dream Machine® Innov-ís XV8500D. While there is a time duration on the design when loaded, that is actual stitch time by the embroidery machine. As such, it does not include … Read More
The featured Brother foot in this article is the Non-Stick Roller foot. This foot is incredibly versatile and a must have accessory for sewing vinyl and other materials that won’t flow smoothly under the standard presser foot. Use the foot to sew this vinyl lined organizer. This pretty and practical folding organizer is ideal for … Read More
Looking for more information on the Non-Stick Foot? Take a look at the Video Sew-A-Long: Manicure Bag with Angela Wolf. In Part 3: Inserting Zippers and Working with Clear Vinyl, Angela takes the fear out of sewing on clear vinyl! Part 3: Inserting Zippers and Working with Clear Vinyl Welcome to Part Three of the … Read More
So if you are even remotely familiar with me, you know that I’m a weaving machine. However, up until now, I’ve been skittish to quilt my weaves. In my head, I thought it would detract from the design, so I never went for it, but really I was just chicken and used that as my … Read More