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My family has an annual summer game competition, and cornhole is one of our favorite events at the games! (my husband and I usually are pretty good at it as well.) I remember several years ago when I made my first set of bags I didn’t really measure the size, or the weight and my … Read More
Summer is here!! There are so many fun summer sewing projects you can make, but you can never have too many bags for summer fun. I’ve got an easy beach/pool bag sewing tutorial to share with you today. This is a great size bag for hauling around all your supplies for summer water fun. Grab … 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
The last time I worked with faux fur was a couple of years ago when I made a Chewbacca costume for my son. It was a learning experience working with this messy textile. Although it may require some additional steps, once you get the hang of it you will enjoy working with this material. Faux … 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 and I recently got the new ST4031HD Brother Strong and Tough Serger and couldn’t wait to test it out on heavy duty projects. I was inspired to make something that was STRONG and TOUGH for my husband. He’s an excellent photographer and does most my … Read More
If you love to sew from scratch and learn new techniques, you will enjoy this sporty quilted vest project, made using a commercial pattern. These instructions include a pattern hack for making non-bulky and neatly stitched zippered front pockets. Featured sample is sewn in a size for boys, but you could use the same general … 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
Machine: Brother 5234PRW Serger (or any Brother Serger) Accessories: Blind hem foot A flatlock stitch is commonly used for attaching two thick layers of fabric together, where you don’t want the bulk of a thick seam. In this video I will show the stitch to attach two layers of fleece fabric. I use this same … Read More
Looking for other things to do with your Serger? Check out Angela’s post: Video: Gathering Fabric with a Serger where she shows you how to gather fabric with your serger! We see gathered fabric all over the place from bed skirts and little girl’s dresses to ruffled pillows and so much more. It can be … Read More
Did you see this week’s Pintucked Glasses Case Project? Check out Angela’s post: Serged Eye Glass Case with FREE Pattern where she shows you how to achieve the technique she mentions in this weeks tip. She includes the pattern for the case for FREE too! Whether it’s for yourself, a friend or for Mother’s Day … Read More
Whether it’s for yourself, a friend or for Mother’s Day which is only a few weeks away, here’s a fun Serger Tutorial for a custom Eye Glass Case! First, we’re going to embellish the fabric with a Brother Serger. Then, add a beautiful finish to the edge and, finally, finish the Eye Glass Case with … Read More
Have you seen the elastic foot in action? Check out Angela’s post: UPCYCLING: Turn a Simple Tee into a Stylish Dress where she shows you how to use the SA212 Elastic foot for Serger!
Cellebrating National Serger Month We’ve got tips, techniques, projects and embellishments. Take a look! Looking for a project to learn how to decorate fabric with your serger? Pintucks anyone? Check out the VIDEO: Pintucking Pt. 1 Embellishing Fabric with a Serger Looking for a new Serger technique? Learn How to Make a Lettuce Edge in … Read More
Today marks the start of National Serger Month! Be sure to check out Threading the Brother 5234PRW Serger where I walk you through threading a serger with ease and the April Foot of the Month project where Joanne Banko shows you how to use the Blind Hem Foot that comes with most Brother Sergers in … 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
I received my first serger has a college graduation gift. The serger came threaded with four spools of white thread; meaning no matter what color fabric I was working on, my overlock stitches were white. There was absolutely no way I was going to attempt re-threading that serger. Obviously, I overcame my fear. The good … Read More
Somehow, T-shirts seem to multiply. What to do with the extras that find there way home? How about turning them into a stylish dress with some of that extra knit fabric you’ve got in your stash? Utilizing your serger, my 5234PRW comes with a Blind stitch foot and I also use an Elastic foot, I’ll … Read More