Create a keepsake case for trinkets, treasures, jewelry, and more! The top of the case is embroidered with an heirloom design sized exactly right for this custom-made case. This small case makes a pretty storage container and it’s a great gift idea too! Tip: As with all fun creative projects, it’s best to read through … Read More
Looking for a custom gift that says ‘I Love You’ in a special way? Why not use your Brother embroidery machine to personalize a bouquet of flowers with custom crafted hearts. Design these hearts using pre-loaded appliqués found in the Brother BES Embroidery Lettering Software and combine with little “Love” sentiments from small fonts in … Read More
It’s summertime, and the living is easy! How about embroidering some freestanding flowers and attaching them to a pair of sandals for a fun, fresh look! Pair the Brother free design of the month with some colorful ribbon for a simple, quick accent. Be prepared! Your friends will be asking you where you got your … Read More
If you’re a gardening enthusiast, you may enjoy sharing cuttings and extra plants with family, friends, and neighbors too! Our Brother Free Design of the Month is a delightful design with a garden theme, perfect for this embroidered plant marker. Make one or more before putting on your garden gloves and heading out to the … Read More
This is a super easy, fun and cute project for the lovable fur baby in your home. After all, our pets need to feel super special. For this project, I decided to create two different looks. The Red and White checked is a non-traditional monogram and the Blue and White stripes a traditional monogram. As … Read More
Need to stitch a line of lettering longer than your largest hoop size? No problem! In Part 2 of the Minnie Mouse Tote Bag project (Part 1 of this lesson can be found here!), you’ll learn how to mark and re-hoop for extended lettering. Of course there is always more than one option for completing … Read More
You can never have too many totes, especially when sewing is the theme for the design and decoration. This tote features Minnie at a sewing machine; it’s a design built into the Brother NS1750D. Cute, cute, cute! The 1750D is a versatile sewing and embroidery combination machine that proves that you can make magic with … Read More
You can create Quilted Blocks on the Entrepreneur Pro PR1000e that look beautiful on both the front and back. The secret is to change bobbins each time the top thread color changes. In this video, I will show you how easy it is to change a single needle design to a multi-needle design by adding … Read More
Hello everyone. Laura here from Trash to Couture. For this post, I will share with you how to create a beautiful lace ornament with your Brother embroidery machine! You’ll stitch this built-in Freestanding Lace Design on two layers of water-soluble stabilizer, then rinse the design in water, to leave only the thread. These ornaments make perfect … Read More
Take a look at our custom sewn and personalized stockings all ready to stuff with gifts and goodies! Make them yourself and you can easily embroider a name or delightful Disney design while the top band is still flat and goes easily into the hoop. Follow these instructions and you’ll be finished with your stocking … Read More
Customizing pieces of your winter wardrobe has never been easier. This project, as seen on the cover of the new 2017 Brother Holiday Gift Guide, will show you how to use embroidery and appliqué to embellish a knitted hat and mittens. Ready? Let’s get started! Project: Embellish hat and mittens Supplies: Hat, mittens, 10” x … Read More
Outdoor activities abound this time of year and dressing for the weather is essential! Our featured embroidery design this month is a waterfowl motif that’s perfect for decorating outdoor apparel. Embroider the design on a men’s or boy’s vest constructed from scratch using a commercial pattern, or consider embellishing a ready-made garment with this design. … Read More
You’ll be amazed at how fast you can finish this table runner! The secret is in the serger style “quilt as you go” method of construction. Begin with an embroidered center block and two embroidered end pieces. Add accent strips in between and serge the pieces together and you have yourself a reversible table runner. … Read More
Jean Jackets are a true classic and a great canvas for machine embroidery. The Free Brother Design this month is perfect for stitching on denim! In this project you’ll learn about adhesive type stabilizer and see how to hoop a jacket back to stitch two motifs color matched to coordinate with your denim. Materials and … Read More
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
Getting ready for a road trip? Handy for occasional travel in rental cars or for day-to-day use, this fold and go car tote keeps essential items close at hand with multiple pockets. The Adjustable Bias Binder Foot is featured as a way to neatly finish the pocket edge and create ties for folding the tote. … Read More
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
The featured design this month is a classy crown motif. Stitching this design in combination with a frame shape and a monogram makes it suitable for creating an appliquéd emblem. Use the appliqué to decorate a pair of spa style slippers. Make an additional emblem to decorate the pocket of a robe as shown in … Read More