If you look at most t-shirts and knit tops, they are hemmed with a cover stitch machine. At first glance, the cover hem looks very similar to a hem finished using a twin needle in the sewing machine; with two rows of stitching on the right side of the garment. The backside of the stitch … Read More
Pillow covers are a great way to bring a fresh change to your home décor. My “Improv Log Cabin Pillow Cover Tutorial” features an improvisational patchwork technique that creates a completely unique design. The pillow cover has an envelope closure, so that you can remove the insert for laundering. It’s simple to put together, which … Read More
Our Brother March Foot of the Month is the adjustable binder foot and we show you how to create Embroidered Jar Covers for your Sewing Room. The adjustable binder foot makes it easy to finish raw edges using ready made or custom made bias binding. It is adjustable so you can choose from a variety … Read More
Repeated cycles of washing and drying can cause shrinkage. This is true of clothing, and I think that’s happened to my house, too. After all these years of rain and sun, and my house seems to have shrunk (LOL). I mean, it seemed like quite a big house thirty years ago! I knew I’d never … Read More
We see gathered fabric all over the place from bed skirts and little girl’s dresses to ruffled pillows and so much more. It can be a challenge to gather the fabric evenly, but not with gathering foot on your serger! Using the serger for gathering is simple and fun! As you will see in this … Read More
An easy way to restyle jeans is to add a touch of embroidery. Free motion embroidery, also referred to as thread painting is so easy and you don’t even need an embroidery machine for this technique. Instead we are going to use free motion quilting techniques. Materials: Jeans Medium Weight Tear-away Stabilizer Any type of thread … Read More
Totes are always handy to use or give, and this quilted tote bag one makes a great showcase for quilting on THE Dream Fabric Frame. The fabric requirements are generous. Use the extra fabric for practice quilting or experimenting. Then, turn the scraps into an accessory pouch or keychain ornament. Finished size: 13 1/2″ x … Read More
Thanks for Stopping by!! Welcome to Brother’s new quilting, sewing, and embroidery blog Stitching Sewcial. Our Brother team has worked tirelessly to bring you content that will feed your passion for all things sewing, embroidery and quilting. Whether you’re a new to sewing or are an experienced quilter, you will learn from some of the best … Read More