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
A pillow is a wonderful way to give the gift of handmade especially when it is personalized! This is an easy DIY gift that anyone can do- especially with the BROTHER Pacesetter line up! Supplies: Hi-res image of the couple (from the wedding or an engagement photo) Brother Pacesetter PS 500 sewing machine Brother Pacesetter … 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
SA565 Brother Ruffler Attachment This attachment has been around for a long time and in reality, the basic design has changed very little. SA565 fits Brother 7mm machines with snap on attachments. This foot is an updated model with improvements to keep the foot stable while stitching. It’s perfect for ruffling fabrics of many different … Read More
This quick tip is designed to get you thinking about selecting and stitching beautiful buttonholes. A good start is to go ahead and stitch yourself a buttonhole sampler. Begin with two layers of a firm woven fabric and add interfacing or stabilizer between the layers. Choose a good quality, smooth sewing thread and thread top … 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
Getting to know the MuVit Dual Feed Foot This Accessory Spotlight series is all about the wonders of the Brother MuVit foot. By way of review, this is a unique specialty foot designed to enhance the feeding of fabric layers. It is included with select Brother machines and available as an option for several others. … Read More
Special occasions require special dresses and the little princess wearing this heirloom confection will capture the center of attention at any event. The frilly frock features a medley of pintucks, machine embroidery, Swiss beading, satin ribbon, entredeux and Swiss edging on a base of fine batiste. The pattern is a variation of Connie Palmer’s exquisite … Read More
See how the Luminaire Innov-îs XP1 and the ScanNCut DX Innov-îs Edition SDX225 come together to create a wonderful birthday cake pillow appliqué! Supplies: ScanNCut DX Innov-îs Edition SDX225, your color choice of fabrics, Luminaire Innov-îs XP1, High Tack Fabric Support Sheet, pillow case Step 1. On the Luminaire XP1, select Appliqué Embroidery Design (Category … Read More
If you’re anything like me, anytime I see a really cool quilt pattern that I just have to make, I drop everything I’m doing and make precisely one block. It’s cute, I post it to the ‘Gram, and then I go back to my regularly scheduled programming. 5 years into quilting, I have a couple … Read More
Part of the fun and creativity of machine embroidery is the ability to customize your colors. Your Brother embroidery machine has no idea what thread you are slipping on the spool pin so you can certainly change colors as you work your way through a design. Some Brother machine models allow for color changing right … Read More
Spring is the perfect time to get back to basics and polish up your sewing skills. This tutorial will guide you through the steps for sewing a lapped zipper application using the zipper foot included with most Brother sewing machines. Zipper foot “I” is listed as part number X59370-051. Check your machine manual to see … Read More
How to add a pocket insert for filters for homemade cloth masks. You can find the original ‘At Your Side: Cloth Mask Tutorial’ here. Disclaimer: It is important to note that cloth face masks have not been proven to provide effective protection against the spread of viruses. For more information, visit the CDC website. Supplies … Read More
Has your favorite sports or concert venue mandated clear bags for attendees? You can buy them in lots of places these days, but why not make your own? The addition of fabric handles, and bindings doesn’t compromise the visibility of contents, and it adds a splash of color as well as functional durability. Another plus: … Read More
Sewing swimwear can seem a bit intimidating at first. But, once I gave it a try, I learned with the right tips and tricks it’s a great project to try out. Not only can you sew a custom suit fit to your style and measurements, but there are a lot of fun prints offered in … Read More