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Organizing can be fun when you make soft containers to match your home décor. Each container requires minimal materials so you’ll no doubt find yourself making several. This project is quick and easy. Are you ready? Let’s go sew! Materials and Supplies: Brother Sewing Machine. Machine featured in this project is the Brother Pacesetter PS200T … Read More
We here at Brother love September… why is that you ask? Because September is National Sewing Month! This wonderful monthly holiday was started back in 1988 when then-President Ronald Regan issued Proclamation #5867 that stated: “Americans are naturally proud of their practical genius; their love and mastery of domestic crafts, handed down from generation to … Read More
Have you seen some of the cool items sewn with waxed canvas? Tote bags, zippered bags, grocery bags, lunch bags, just to name a few! Waxed canvas is just that, canvas fabric finished with a wax finish. The fabric is very stiff and comes in a variety of colors. Now here comes the fun part! … Read More
This nine-patch pillow project is an easy introduction into the world of piecing and quilting. The front features neat quilted blocks and the back is closed with buttons and buttonholes. Complete this project and learn how to piece, quilt, and finish a pretty pillow. Are you ready? Let’s go sew! Materials and Supplies: Brother Sewing … Read More
A quillow is a unique and wonderful thing to have on hand anywhere. What is a quillow? A quillow is a pillow which unfolds into a “quilt” or blanket. With THE Dream Machine or a Brother Disney embroidery/sewing combo, you can make one which will be a welcome gift for anyone. This one is fleece … Read More
NY Fashion Week is here, and I always look forward to seeing what other designers are creating, from the prints and colors to the details and silhouettes. It inspires me to create my own fashion-forward look that fits into my lifestyle. One of the advantages of being able to sew your own garments is you … Read More
Finished size of Pillow Panel Measures approximately 9-inches from top to bottom and side to side. This accent pillow will transform a room in a flash! Use our Brother Free Design of the Month to make a striking pillow with a monogram added to the center. You’ll find this project quick to complete. As a … Read More
Keep your sunglasses hidden while taking a dip or building a sandcastle with this compact, versatile DIY beach towel. Follow the steps below for this fun project and happy summer! Materials: Brother Sewing Machine 1 Beach towel Pins and thread Instructions: Step 1: Fold over one of the short sides of the towel, leaving 8” … Read More
In the last blog post I showed how to sew a tank using the coverstitch to finish the neckline and armholes. Now I will show another way to finish the edges with binding. Start with a simple t-shirt pattern; I am using my Ruched-T Pattern again. Supplies: Here is a list of supplies if … Read More
There are a variety of options for sewing on super fine fabrics like chiffon. Knowing the accessories available for your Brother machine, along with recommended machine settings for straight stitching on fine fabrics will help you achieve smooth seams and hems on sheers. Are you ready? Let’s go sew! Here are some basic tips: Begin … Read More
August is here, which means it’s time to start preparing for back to school already. I can’t believe Helena (my daughter) is starting First Grade this year! Seriously, where does the time go? This year, I decided to spruce up my daughter’s school swag by creating some next-level quilted lunch bags for her. And, like … Read More
You can turn almost any design into wall art, and adding a clock mechanism makes it quite timely as well. I’ve taken advantage of Luminaire’s biggest hoop to make my 12″ x 16″ clock, but you can combine smaller hoopings to make a similar size or change the clock’s size to match your hoop. The … Read More
Finished scarf measures approximately 17-inches wide X 70-inches long. Note: Please read through the instructions to learn various tips and techniques before beginning this project. Featured machines in this project are the Brother NS1750D Sewing and Embroidery Machine and the Brother 5234PRW Serger. This sheer ruffled scarf makes a great addition to your wardrobe! Follow … Read More
With fall and cooler temperatures around the corner, I like to sew transitional pieces that can be worn year-round. A good example of a transitional garment would be a cardigan. I’ve always liked the look of the longer ones and wanted to make one with pockets, and a fun print. Because leopard/cheetah print is still … Read More
Need a little pizazz? Time to get busy and dial in your own cool style with a customized cell phone case! Supplies: Fabric, felt, pins, Brother Sewing Machine Note: Smartphone sizes change so quickly, so we recommend basing measurements to the size of your preferred phone model. This sleeve is supposed to fit very snugly … Read More
Whenever I start a new design, one of the first steps is to select my fabric and thread for the appliqué design. I frequently use the same fabric in different blocks. To make sure I am using the same embroidery thread, I create a “Fabric and Thread” chart which helps me organize my fabric and … Read More
Not too many new product launches lead off with an authentic New Orleans jazz band complete with a swampy horn section, dancing rhythms, and a flamboyant parasol parading front man, but this is The Big Easy; and The Big Easy is all about fun. Speaking of fun, that was theme surrounding the Brother New for … Read More
Creating Layered Adhesive Vinyl is so much easier when you have BES 4 Power Pack 2, Cutting tools. The software will automatically add alignment marks and weeding squares around each color when you choose Layering Alignment. When used in combination with Separate Layer, the layers are separated by color and saved as individual files all … Read More
In the past year, I’ve seen a few friends wearing shirts that had zipper necklines. Of course, my first thought was… “Well, I could make that,” and I’ve been thinking about it for many months. This summer, I decided I had to try it out, and the finished result is just perfect. Today I’m going … Read More
Add a little lace to a ready-made V-neck top and transform plain into pretty. All you need are a few simple supplies along with your Brother embroidery machine and our Free Design of the Month. Materials and Supplies Brother sewing and embroidery machine with 5 X 7-inch hoop capability. Brother Embroidery Thread, Bobbin Thread, and … Read More
Brother Sews gets together with Brother Crafts to welcome summer with a fun and festive Hello Summer! Banner. You will need: Brother sewing machine, ScanNCut DX machine, around 1 yard of colorful fabric, stiff felt, Brother iron-on appliqué sheets, thread, quilt batting, small 0.25” wooden dowel, yarn or rope, iron, SummerBanner.fcm Steps: 1. Measure and … Read More