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If you want an easy clothing item to start sewing with, a raglan shirt is a great place to start. The construction is easy and the seams are generally pretty straight. I love my free raglan pattern over on Life Sew Savory and today I’m going to use that pattern as the base for the … Read More
Here is another recycle project for the turtlenecks in our closet, and it’s easy – perfect for beginners! For this sewing tutorial, I am using a turtleneck that has a design, but any tank top will work. Click below for the video tutorial and here is a quick recap. Supplies: Scissors ½” Wide Elastic Pins … Read More
I’ve been slowly working on gaining confidence sewing with the new Brother Coverstitch CV3550. I made this fun t-shirt dress with lots of coverstitching detail to practice and enjoyed sewing with my new machine. I’m so thrilled to show off the gorgeous stitching of the double coverstitch in this cute new dress tutorial! Here’s the … Read More
Now that we’ve gone over the proper steps to working with Faux Fur in Part 1, let’s dive right into a project! I’ve always wanted a faux fur jacket. I know it may not seem practical living in Georgia, but this winter has been a cold one for us. I picked a simple jacket pattern … Read More
I am not much of a chef, but I do enjoy planning parties. The next party on the agenda is for the big game! Here is something super fun and easy, not to mention your guests will really get a kick out of (no pun intended 😊) embroidered coasters in team colors. Supplies: The size … 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
It’s almost time for the big game! You know what that means… Parties! I’m not a huge football watcher, but I do love a good football party, and today I have a fun football themed table runner tutorial to share that will “kick off” your party on the right foot!! This football table runner is … Read More
Hello fellow sewing community, Laura here from Trash to Couture. When I first learned to sew, my favorite projects were upcycling old clothing. I found it to be an easier and sustainable way to sew rather than starting from scratch every time. This project is a refashioned t-shirt raglan I initially designed for my kids … Read More
This felted flower can make a plain hat look pretty! This month we are using the special Brother Felting Attachment to quickly create a gorgeous, three-dimensional piece, adding a trendy look to a pre-purchased hat. Materials and Supplies: Brother XV8550D Dream Machine2 is the featured machine for this project along with the SA280 Brother Needle … Read More
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
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?
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
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
Hello Everyone, Laura here from Trash to Couture! I recently started exploring the Custom Stitch Feature on my Brother SE1800 Sewing and Embroidery Machine. It’s another way as a designer to customize my projects and create my own decorative stitches. It takes a bit of practice and some testing but once you learn this feature … Read More
From all of us here at the Brother Sews Stitching Sewcial Blog, we would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas! May your heart and home be joyous during this festive time of year. And, we hope Santa is good to you all!
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
As I learn more about how to use the Entrepreneur Pro PR1000e 10-needle embroidery machine for applique, I discovered a feature that makes it easier to see the Placement stitches. This is helpful to make sure that the Applique fabric is fully covering the Placement stitches, as well as trimming the Applique fabric after the … Read More
Hello there! Laura here from Trash to Couture. Today I’m sharing with you how to create my “Everyday Cardi.” This is my go to for running errands, traveling, and just about everything. It’s a versatile piece that can be worn several ways and for many occasions. The tutorial is simple with only three pattern pieces … Read More