Part 4: How to Attach the Collar and Facing, plus Topstitching, & Hemming Note: Here is Part 1, here is Part 2, and here is Part 3 of the Angela Wolf Cashmere Trench Coat Sew-A-Long! On to the final stretch in sewing my cashmere trench coat. The jackets you have been sharing on social are … Read More
Part 3: How to create the Sleeves & Belts Loops Note: Here is Part 1 and here is Part 2 of the Angela Wolf Cashmere Trench Coat Sew-A-Long! How is your jacket coming along? Leave me a comment below or if you have any questions as you are sewing along. Next up is to sew … Read More
Part 2: How to create Decorative Lined Pockets & Belt Loops Note: You can find Part One of the Angela Wolf Sew-A-Long: Chic Cashmere Trench Coat, here! Sewing the Pockets Lining the pockets is an easy way to tuck under the seam allowances and adds a touch of couture to your jacket. If you are … Read More
I have made quite a few trench coats, but one of the ultimate luxurious coats for a winter in Michigan is one made with cashmere fabric! Actually, I will carry this jacket for travel because it doesn’t wrinkle, and it will look great with just about anything. I have split this cashmere coat blog into … Read More
Wine Charms also make a great hostess gift or great decorations for your own New Year’s Eve party. These go together quickly so they can be created last minute as well. You do need to have the supplies on hand (the charm hardware), but they can be made of fabric or vinyl. I found some … Read More
One of those things that I always leave to the last minute is a gift for the hostess of any functions that I attend. It seems to get lost in the rush to do everything else. This gift bag is quick and easy to create. It is also versatile in that you can change the … Read More
Welcome the new year with sophisticated sparkle courtesy of this glittering banner. Metallic thread accents will twinkle and shine in any light. You might want to string fairy lights along the top of the banner or position it to sway gently with air movement so the light bounces in all directions. This banner project can … Read More
If you’ve been a part of my creative journey for any amount of time, you are probably aware that velvet and satin aren’t substrates that I would normally reach for. But since we at Brother are going big for New Year’s Eve this year, I figured that if there were ever a time for them … Read More
My fellow Brother brand ambassadors have created some fabulous fashions for celebrating the new year in style! How about creating a coordinating apron to keep your clothes pristine and still feel festive? This dressy apron will coordinate with the special occasion outfits you’ve seen so far. Perhaps you want to keep it casual. I designed … Read More
A nice compliment to the New Years Eve Celebration Cocktail Coasters, these stylish holiday napkins are festive and bright with just the right amount of fireworks! Requirements for one napkin: Brother embroidery/sewing machine 4 x 4 frame One 9” square contrasting cotton, pre-washed, starched, pressed One 8” square white linen pre-washed, starched, pressed One 8” … Read More
I had so much fun creating this placemat for the Brother Sews Ultimate New Year’s Eve Project, in collaboration with all the Brother Sews Ambassadors. I volunteered to create a placemat at our first Brother Ambassadors Conference in June 2019. Did you notice is it reversible! Finishes at 12” x 18” My mind just went … Read More
All the Brother ambassadors are participating in a collaborative New Year’s centered project to share on the Stitching Sewcial blog. We each decided on a project to create that resembled us as designers. I’ve sewn plenty of NYE garments from jackets to dresses and even sequin pants, so, this year I wanted to mix things … Read More
I can hardly let a garment go without adding embroidery, especially when I am trying to dress it up for the holidays; and what better opportunity to do this than the Brother Sews Ultimate New Year’s Eve Project! This is a simple knit top to sew and I added the tulle sleeves for a little … Read More
Brother Sews is excited to announce the ultimate in party planning, the Brother Sews Ambassador Ultimate New Year’s Eve Sew-A-Long Project! Over the next two months, you will see a different New Year’s Eve project completed by a different Brother Sews Ambassador on Stitching Sewcial. So, that brings us to here – the first NYE … 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
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
Looking for a project to bust out that Non-Stick foot with? Pop on over to the Sew-A-Long that Angela Wolf already has in session. Her Canvas Tote with Vinyl at the edges is the ideal project to try it out with! Video Sew-A-Long: Canvas Tote Bag: Part 1: Supplies This large and stylish canvas tote … Read More
Video Sew-A-Long: Canvas Tote Bag: Part 2: Sewing the Outside Pocket 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. I hope you are as excited for this Sew-A-Long as I am! In Part 1 … Read More