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You have loaded your design and prepared your 8” x 8” hoop per the design instructions. You select the basting stitch option from your embroidery machine to secure the background fabric to the stabilizer in the hoop. But wait, per the message on your embroidery machine our design no longer fits – it says to … Read More
Nothing like moving across the country to make you realize how unorganized things can become. Especially the little things that don’t have a specific place but you still need like makeup accessories. I didn’t want to jam all my drawers with containers and thought this makeup brush holder would be the perfect addition to my … 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
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
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
The New Dream Machine 2 and/or the Dream Machine upgrade has made adding stippling to an existing applique design very quick and so easy. This is a great way to make a quilt as you go top and use joining strips to assemble the quilted blocks. I just love how easy it is to add … Read More
Machine: Angela uses the ST371HD Strong & Tough Sewing Machine to construct her bag. What’s the schedule? July 7: Part 1: Supplies and Materials July 14: Part 2: Constructing the Outside Pocket July 21: Part 3: Straps & Faux Leather Base July 28: Part 4: Sewing the Bag August 4: Part 5: The Lining August … Read More
Love those large appliques in the hoop designs but nervous about the multiple hooping process? A quick and easy way to get more comfortable with these large designs is to do a practice stitch out without the applique elements. Simply stitch out the Placement Stitches and Alignment crosshairs, skipping the steps for Tack Down and … Read More
Video Sew-A-Long: Canvas Tote Bag: Part 4: Bag Sewing Machine: Angela uses the ST371HD Strong & Tough Sewing Machine to construct her bag. Feet used in this Sew-A-Long: Plastic Non-stick foot, basic Zig Zag foot for straight stitching. SEWING THE BAG Fold bag in half with right sides together. Make sure to push the straps … Read More
How to use THE Dream Motion™ Software: Placement & Fill: Tilted Block, Triangle, On-Point THE Dream Motion™ Automation Software provides a top-of-the-line automated quilting experience, offering versatility which works for both beginners and pros. Developed exclusively to work with THE Dream Fabric Frame’s fabric management and Zone to Zone quilting process, it’s as easy as … Read More
This month we are featuring a serger project using the Serger Blind Hem Foot. Learn a fast, flat method of constructing a classic T-shirt. The serger makes quick work of stitching together this easy knit garment and the blind hem foot makes a quick and neat looking hem finish. Featured Foot of the Month Blind … Read More
Part Eight of the Fifteen Part series about making your own Little Black Dress with Angela Wolf! This episode is all about Using Your Lining as a Facing! Machine used: PQ1500SLPRW In this episode, Angela discusses how to add a Lining instead of a Facing including: Adding a lining even when your pattern calls for … Read More
Part Six of the Fifteen Part series about making your own Little Black Dress with Angela Wolf! In this Bonus Episode Angela shows how to add pockets to your dress. Editor’s Note: When I try on dresses I am always especially happy when there are pockets! You can use this technique to add pockets to … Read More
Have fun and be a little crafty this year and make your own version of an Ugly Holiday Sweater. Be the envy of all your friends at the next Ugly Sweater Party. The more crafty the better. Bling out a plain red sweater using felt, ribbon, fabric paint and embroidery. A Brother sewing/embroidery machine is … Read More
First let me take a moment to introduce myself.. My name is Diana Maliqi and it is a pleasure to be a guest blogger here on the Stitching Sewcial and an honor to meet you. I view sewing and embroidery as an art form and appreciate the fact that our machines at Brother, are used … Read More
Border prints are fun, but stitched borders that you create yourself are even better! You control the design elements and colors, the width of the border, and its placement. By stitching a border across the middle of a fabric strip, we set the stage for a pouf of a pillow, and the edges of the … Read More
I am so happy to share this project with you today! This Heart of Hearts mini quilt wall hanging is a quick but striking project to make. Mini quilts that I’ve created before and other heart arrangements I have seen inspired me to create this piece that was SEW much fun to work on using … 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