This month Brother brings you a beautiful paisley patterned embroidery design. Use the design to add random, artistic motifs to a scarf made from warm wool. Accent the edge of the scarf with color-matched bobbin work stitchery for a high-end look found in the best boutiques. Follow along and see how easy it is to … Read More
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Happy New Year!
From all of us here at the Stitching Sewcial blog, we would like to wish you a happy and joyous new year! What is the one project you are looking forward to creating this year?
DIY Baby Gift Basket
Hello Everyone, Laura here from Trash to Couture! One of my favorite things about sewing is creating handmade gifts. Anything from your child’s costume to a baby basket for your new niece like the one in this tutorial. I like to add embroidery to personalize each gift. The Brother SE1800 Sewing and Embroidery Machine makes … Read More
Entrepreneur Pro X PR1050X
The Most Innovative 10-Needle Home and Small Business Embroidery Machine Take a closer look at the revolutionary Entrepreneur® Pro PR1050X, a highly powerful and efficient 10-needle embroidery machine, but with the ease-of-use and reliability that only Brother can provide. The PR1050X raises the bar within the industry for embroidery enthusiasts, crafters and home-based entrepreneurs. The … Read More
CV3440 and CV3550 Cover Stitch Machines
The Brother CV3440 and CV3550 Cover Stitch Machines offer cover-hem functionality for a high‑quality, sophisticated finish. Whether using one of the cover stitch stitches or the chain stitch, you’ll find these user‑friendly machines make hemming and topstitching fabrics and garments a breeze. Whether the situation calls for a chain stitch, wide cover stitch or a … Read More
Freestanding Lace Star Ornament
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
In-the-Hoop Embroidered Gift Tag
Special gifts deserve a special gift tag! Create a combination design using the Free Design of the Month, lettering from Brother software or built into your machine, and this bonus In-the-Hoop gift tag design download. The added pocket on the back of the tag is ideal for inserting a gift card or a heartfelt greeting. … Read More
Handy Hopping Feet for THE Dream Quilter 15
Have you seen the new set of three accessory feet to use with THE Dream Quilter 15? They’re “hopping” feet, which means that they move up and down a bit as the needle cycles up and down, providing the best contact with the quilt sandwich as each stitch is formed. Here’s an overview of the … Read More
A Two Holiday Reversible Fall Jumper
One garment for two fall holidays! This easy reversible A-line jumper features Halloween designs on one side and Thanksgiving on the other.The easy lining/reversing technique requires only 4” of handsewing. This might be one of your favorite patterns! Requirements: Fabric: Black pique’, brown pique’ (yardage according to size), orange gingham 3/8 yd. for hemline border … Read More
Fun to Make Oilcloth Lunch Bag
Who wouldn’t want to carry lunch in this jaunty, reusable oilcloth bag? It’s easy to make, easy to use and eliminates the waste of a brown paper bag every day. Make that noon meal a bright occasion. Requirements: Oilcloth 14″ x 30” Zig zag rotary cutter SM1738D sewing machine Pencil Directions: Cut oilcloth 14” x … Read More
Cruz Ramirez Tutu Skirt and Tee
As Disney/Pixar’s movie Cars 3 raced through theaters across the nation this summer, iBroidery.com has a dozen roaring designs waiting for you. With so many macho characters, Cruz Ramirez is truly the rising star of gender equality in the racing world! Fabric tutu skirts are all the rage with younger girls. I’ve heard of birthday … Read More
DIY Yoga Mat Bag
Hello! Laura here from Trash to Couture and I’m excited to share this DIY Yoga Mat Bag with you! Summertime is my favorite time of year for getting outdoors. I love hitting the trails and local parks around my town. Post run, I take time to cool down by doing yoga and stretching. As of … Read More
Embellishing with Satin Polka-Dots!
The best part of sewing is the endless opportunity for creativity! I am going to share a fun and easy way to embellish fabric or restyle a garment. Supplies: Heat ’n Bond Lite (package or yardage form a bolt) Satin fabric Thread Iron Sewing machine ScanNcut Satin fabric is not the typical material you would … Read More
New for 2018 Brother Software and Accessories
We launched some exciting new software and accessories at our Back to Business event in Orlando last week so here is a quick recap what’s new! Leading things off is the XV Series Software Upgrade Premium Pack II. This upgrade will power your creativity even further and will allow you to explore and get the … Read More