Sew up some love by decorating a pillowcase with this ‘Love Never Fails’ Free Design from Brother. For a unique trim, add striped piping to compliment the contrast band with SA150, the Brother Pearls and Sequins Foot. Learn this technique and you’ll want to repeat it on many other projects. For a neat finish, I … Read More
Finished pillow measures approximately 16” X 32” including ruffled edge. What could be more fun than a bright and beautiful pillow with “textspeak,” otherwise known as the abbreviated form of I Love You spelled out in patchwork and appliqué? Your Brother sewing machine and serger are the perfect pair for putting together this pretty pillow. … Read More
Hello Stitching Sewcial! Please put your hands together for our newest Brother Sews Ambassador, Tabitha Sewer (and yes, that is her real last name! She married into it!) Tabitha brings a fun funky style that is certainly eye-catching and dramatic and we think you will enjoy her sewing and fashion sense as much as we … Read More
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Yaaay! And while I show love all year long, one of my favorite things is to create neato projects and inspire others to go the handmade route. And whether you make this project for yourself or someone else, the technique behind this dynamic duo is sure to dazzle-dazzle. … Read More
SA206, the Dual Feed Quilting Guide set Note: Greetings, our Stitching Sewcial Fans, and say ‘Hello’ to the new Accessory Spotlight! This new segment will highlight a different Brother accessory such as feet, hoops, or software each month with detailed information, bullet points, and pictures. We hope you like this new component of Stitching Sewcial, … Read More
It must be the Scottish heritage in me, but I love all things plaid, it’s my favorite print. Our Campbell Clan has our own tartan print known as the “Campbell plaid” (green, white, with a thin yellow stripe). Every year my Grandma use to make us ponchos for winter. She’d use wool blankets or scarves … Read More
Gift cards are a popular way to show you care but the little envelopes they come in are not very exciting. Turn on your Brother machine and get ready to stitch this fancy little heart shaped gift card holder. It’s the perfect way to present a gift card to someone you love. This project features … Read More
Winnie the Pooh is everyone’s favorite bear and this month is his birthday! Celebrate by making this pillow which combines a youngster’s love of the popular bear while nurturing a love of reading. The pocket keeps a favorite book handy and the pillow offers a comfy place to lay a little head while listening to … Read More
Please give a warm Stitching Sewcial welcome to fashion sewer, crafty DIYer, and EMMY winning major market television and radio personality, Jane Monzures! Jane will be showcasing her couture talents monthly on the Stitching Sewcial blog with fun, fashion-friendly projects, and DIY videos. Welcome, Jane! Hi friends and thanks! Today, let’s get your glamour on … Read More
Brother Sews Ambassador Angela Wolf is back with Part 3 of her Video Unboxing of the LB5000S. Here she talks about embroidery and the fun Star Wars iBroidery designs! [youtube id=”KZ-ReheRd7U”] Note: See Parts 1 and 2 here
My daughter has her first loose tooth. She is over the moon about the thought of losing a tooth and has been waiting for what seems like forever for this to happen. I thought I would celebrate this life changing event with a cute little tooth pillow and today I’m going to share the tutorial … Read More
This embroidered tissue tote is super easy to make! It comes in handy for everyday use and travel too! Our Brother Free Design of the Month is just the right size to accent the opening at the center. Look closely and you’ll see that it’s a scrolling design with a heart shaped motif in the … Read More
The Brother MuVit foot is a unique specialty foot designed to enhance the feeding of fabric layers. Note that this foot is included with specific Brother machines and available as an option for others. Visit Brother-usa.com to learn more and contact your local Brother dealer to explore your options. To understand how this foot is … Read More
I organize my life in totes: one for classes, one for car necessities, one for… whatever! This pattern is pieced a little differently from most, creating a central panel that’s perfect for showcasing a border design: a favorite fabric print, a pieced strip leftover from your latest quilt, a continuous embroidered border, or anything you … Read More
Here’s a quick tip for expanding the use of decorative stitches built into your machine. Call it stacking, combining, or layering, whatever name you choose this technique is just plain fun! The pre-purchased pillowcase you see in this project was trimmed using this technique. Pillowcases are a welcome gift any time of the year and … Read More
We here at Brother Sews would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas! We hope you have a most enjoyable holiday season! The Brother Sews Team
Brother Sews Ambassador Angela Wolf unboxes the LB5000S Computerized Sewing & Embroidery Machine and then shows you how to set up and thread the machine. Part 1 [youtube id=”R_8-ThdagmU”] Part 2 [youtube id=”sfWvXL1aRGs”] And stay tuned as Part 3 will be arriving soon!
Tis the season of many warm and wonderful things like hot cocoa by the fire, loud laughter and of course, fun family gatherings. And, if you’re like us, creating an assortment of homemade gifts is so much more meaningful and enjoyable! To get you in the spirit, Brother is here to make personalized gifting a … Read More
Note: Bag measures approximately 15-inches from top to bottom and 9-inches wide when open. It’s true! Good things come in pretty packages! You can make your own gorgeous gift bag with your Brother sewing machine, a fat quarter of fabric, and a few trims. Our featured Foot of the Month, the Pearls and Sequins foot … Read More
I designed this appliquéd gift bag using several frame shapes built-in to Brother machines and added details with trims and decorative stitches. This gift bag is perfect for filling with something special like homemade goodies, candy or other small gifts. The bonus Free Wreath Design is an extra gift from Brother to you this month. … Read More
Wine Charms also make a great hostess gift or great decorations for your own New Year’s Eve party. These go together quickly so they can be created last minute as well. You do need to have the supplies on hand (the charm hardware), but they can be made of fabric or vinyl. I found some … Read More