Getting to know the MuVit Dual Feed Foot This Accessory Spotlight series is all about the wonders of the Brother MuVit foot. By way of review, this is a unique specialty foot designed to enhance the feeding of fabric layers. It is included with select Brother machines and available as an option for several others. … Read More
This foot is a quilter’s best friend when it comes to sewing standard patchwork. Used with a center needle straight stitch, the single hole in the center of the foot provides full support on soft cotton fabrics typically used for quilting. It works great for a common quilt technique called chain piecing, where you are … Read More
Pillowcases make the perfect gift for everyone you care about. They are also a wonderful way to refresh bed linens and provide the comfort you need for a restful sleep with sweet dreams. The Stitching Sewcial Brother blog has featured a variety of pillowcase projects and ideas over the last few months. This tip sheet … Read More
For the month of May we are featuring a classic style embroidery design for the Brother Free Design download. It’s the type of design you can use for many different items, stitched in a variety of color options to match your personal taste. Since pillowcases are always a popular gift, I thought it would be … Read More
Part of the fun and creativity of machine embroidery is the ability to customize your colors. Your Brother embroidery machine has no idea what thread you are slipping on the spool pin so you can certainly change colors as you work your way through a design. Some Brother machine models allow for color changing right … Read More
Spring is the perfect time to get back to basics and polish up your sewing skills. This tutorial will guide you through the steps for sewing a lapped zipper application using the zipper foot included with most Brother sewing machines. Zipper foot “I” is listed as part number X59370-051. Check your machine manual to see … Read More
Use your Brother machine and the Free Design of the Month to make a sweet little trinket tray. This project features the Brother 8-inch square embroidery hoop and highlights design possibilities using frame shape patterns built-in to your Brother machine. If you have a slightly smaller or larger hoop, feel free to adapt these instructions … Read More
The Brother accessory labeled Adapter “S” is designed to add height to low shank screw on feet so these feet proper fit Brother machines with a high shank presser bar. There are several Brother machines such as the XP1 Luminaire that require this adapter to use accessories such as the screw-on Walking foot shown above. … Read More
This quilted and appliquéd sewing machine mat is designed to enhance your crafting space and help keep small tools handy while you are sewing. In this project you’ll experience the joy of quilting perfectly spaced lines with the walking foot and quilt guide. Decorative stitches outline the pockets and add a custom touch to this … Read More
There’s nothing quite like slipping into a pair of monogrammed slippers for comfort and a great feeling from head to toe. If you haven’t thought about making your own slippers now is the time to start. This project features instructions for creating an all-over quilt design using My Design Center to create quilted fabric for … Read More
There’s an old saying in sewing circles, “ready-to-wear usually isn’t!” Too long, too short, too tight, too loose, or simply too boring! From that entire list, banishing boring is my favorite fix for ready to wear, and my Brother embroidery machine makes it easy and fun! Many Brother machine models shine brightly with embroidery capability. … Read More
With the exclusive Brother My Custom Stitch feature you can create a wide blanket stitch in just a few minutes. In the photo above you see what a completed My Custom Stitch blanket stitch looks like on the large, full color screen of the Brother Luminaire. There are lots of options for using this unique … Read More
Sew up some love by decorating a pillowcase with this ‘Love Never Fails’ Free Design from Brother. For a unique trim, add striped piping to compliment the contrast band with SA150, the Brother Pearls and Sequins Foot. Learn this technique and you’ll want to repeat it on many other projects. For a neat finish, I … Read More
Finished pillow measures approximately 16” X 32” including ruffled edge. What could be more fun than a bright and beautiful pillow with “textspeak,” otherwise known as the abbreviated form of I Love You spelled out in patchwork and appliqué? Your Brother sewing machine and serger are the perfect pair for putting together this pretty pillow. … Read More
SA206, the Dual Feed Quilting Guide set Note: Greetings, our Stitching Sewcial Fans, and say ‘Hello’ to the new Accessory Spotlight! This new segment will highlight a different Brother accessory such as feet, hoops, or software each month with detailed information, bullet points, and pictures. We hope you like this new component of Stitching Sewcial, … Read More
Gift cards are a popular way to show you care but the little envelopes they come in are not very exciting. Turn on your Brother machine and get ready to stitch this fancy little heart shaped gift card holder. It’s the perfect way to present a gift card to someone you love. This project features … Read More
This embroidered tissue tote is super easy to make! It comes in handy for everyday use and travel too! Our Brother Free Design of the Month is just the right size to accent the opening at the center. Look closely and you’ll see that it’s a scrolling design with a heart shaped motif in the … Read More
The Brother MuVit foot is a unique specialty foot designed to enhance the feeding of fabric layers. Note that this foot is included with specific Brother machines and available as an option for others. Visit Brother-usa.com to learn more and contact your local Brother dealer to explore your options. To understand how this foot is … Read More