A twin needle for quilting? Why not! Watch as Brother Sewing Specialist Angela Wolf shows you how to use a twin needle for embellishing using THE Dream Fabric Frame. Watch Video
Video: Angela Wolf using a Twin Needle for Quilting
Tips & Tricks
Video: Color Shuffling with Angela Wolf
Brother Sewing Specialist Angela Wolf walks you through how to use the Color Shuffling feature on the Entrepreneur PR1050X. Watch Video
Remove the Fear of Multiple Hoopings
Love those large appliques in the hoop designs but nervous about the multiple hooping process? A quick and easy way to get more comfortable with these large designs is to do a practice stitch out without the applique elements. Simply stitch out the Placement Stitches and Alignment crosshairs, skipping the steps for Tack Down and … Read More
Directional Sewing Without Turning your Fabric
Did you know that on some of the Brother machines you can sew in many directions without turning the fabric? Today I want to show you how easy it is to use directional sewing for attaching straps. This would be ideal for strengthening the straps on the Canvas Tote Bag Sewalong. Machine Used: Brother DreamWeaver … Read More
VIDEO: Fresh Quilting TV: Choosing Quilting Designs
Choosing Quilting Designs for Your Quilt on Fresh Quilting (Episode 100-1) Design from a fresh perspective. Free motion quilt artist Christina Cameli echo quilts and contrasts curves and lines to create new designs. In this episode, Christina demonstrates using quilting motifs to emphasize the best parts of your quilt whether it’s color, block or fabric. … Read More
Quick Tip: Press with a Tailor’s Clapper
Are you unfamiliar with the tailor’s clapper? It helps keep the heat from the iron in the fabric just a little longer to give crisp edges. See it in use in The Little Black Dress Series! VIDEO: Part Two – Notions, French Seams & Pressing In Part Two of the Fifteen Part series about making … Read More
The Write Stuff: Turning your Handwriting into Stitches
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…
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
Quick Tip – Sewing Vinyl and Leather
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: Pocket
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
UPCYCLE: Button Down Shirt into a Strapless Top
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
Quick Tip – Selecting Your Pattern Size
Three Points: Quilting Triangles with Dream Motion™ Pro
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
Stuff Sack from Re-Cycled T-Shirt – FREE Design
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
Quick Tip – Change Your Machine Needle Regularly
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
Zone to Zone Quilting with THE Dream Motion™ Pro
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
Quick Tip – Thread Ball at Needle Plate Fix
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
Appliquéing Designs Larger than Width of Your Hoop
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