Materials and Supplies: Brother Sewing and Embroidery Machine with 4-inch by 4-inch hoop.
March Free Design: Elegant Embroidered Handbag
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Part 1: Minnie Mouse Grab and Go Tote
You can never have too many totes, especially when sewing is the theme for the design and decoration. This tote features Minnie at a sewing machine; it’s a design built into the Brother NS1750D. Cute, cute, cute! The 1750D is a versatile sewing and embroidery combination machine that proves that you can make magic with … Read More
Fun Woven Chevron Stocking!
Y’all may or may not know that I have a 4 1/2 year old daughter named Helena. Well, her self-anointed super power is “stylish” and she has definitely taken us outside of the traditional color scheme this holiday season. This year, pink and purple and sparkles are literally everywhere in my house, so when I … Read More
Quilted Block using the Entrepreneur Pro PR1000e
You can create Quilted Blocks on the Entrepreneur Pro PR1000e that look beautiful on both the front and back. The secret is to change bobbins each time the top thread color changes. In this video, I will show you how easy it is to change a single needle design to a multi-needle design by adding … Read More
Magic Cookie Bag
Convince Santa that you are nice, not naughty, with cookies baked just for him! This magical gift bag holds a bribe for Santa and a poem that will bring a smile. Or make goodies for your child’s teacher, a neighbor or a friend. The magic comes when the bag is quickly transformed into a holiday … Read More
Combining Blocks for Multiple Design Sizes
Sometimes beautiful quilting and the texture it gives a project is intriguing enough to stand alone. Nowhere is that more evident than in a simple wholecloth quilt made with solid-color fabric, and you can add a subtle shimmer by using crepe-backed satin as your fabric. THE Dream Fabric Frame works like an embroidery hoop to … Read More
Video: Angela Wolf using a Twin Needle for Quilting
A twin needle for quilting? Why not! Watch as Brother Sewing Specialist Angela Wolf shows you how to use a twin needle for embellishing using THE Dream Fabric Frame. Watch Video
Read a Book – Need a Bookmark!
Create this quick and easy Appliqué Bookmarker on the PR1000e 10 Needle. This Appliqué Bookmarker is a handy and attractive design to mark your place in whatever you are reading. It finishes at 2” x 6 ½”. Make as many as you want and in any colors! Machine: PR1000e/PR1050 10-needle Materials and Supplies: Front and Back … Read More
Embellishing with Satin Polka-Dots!
The best part of sewing is the endless opportunity for creativity! I am going to share a fun and easy way to embellish fabric or restyle a garment. Supplies: Heat ’n Bond Lite (package or yardage form a bolt) Satin fabric Thread Iron Sewing machine ScanNcut Satin fabric is not the typical material you would … Read More
Fun Chambray Embroidered Belt
UPDATED! CLick here for the August FD 2017_Blue Border.pes Update your wardrobe by making a beautiful belt with this free Brother border design. Border designs are perfect for narrow items like a belt. In this project we used a border hoop and the repeat pattern function built-in to a variety of Brother model machines. Fabric … Read More
Free Design: Stuff Sack from Re-Cycled T-Shirt
What do you get when you combine a cute car embroidery design, a fat quarter of fabric, and an outgrown children’s t-shirt? A stuff sack for car trips that is perfect for toting soft toys, wrapped snacks, or a change of clothes. This is a quick project that will make your child feel special when … Read More
Quick Tip: Thread Ball at Needle Plate Fix
Not sure if you’re winding your bobbins correctly? We’ve got you covered! How to Wind and Thread Your Bobbin Learn just how easy it is to wind and thread bobbins for your Brother Sewing Machine. This video shows you how to wind a bobbin on your sewing machine, also utilizing your speed control. Be sure … Read More
Appliquéd Tulip Coaster with FREE DESIGN
Create this quick and easy Appliquéd Tulip Coaster on the Entrepreneur® Pro PR1000e 10-needle home embroidery machine. This Tulip Coaster Appliqué is almost too pretty to use. Make as many as you want and in different colors! Finished Size: 4 ½” x4 ½” MACHINE & ACCESSORIES USED: Entrepreneur® Pro PR1000e 10-needle home embroidery machine 5” x … Read More
Creating an Embroidered Steampunk Parasol
When your fabric choices are limited, use the quilting designs available with Dream Motion Pro to embellish fabric yardage. The result is a custom-embroidered fabric perfect for creating a Victorian-inspired parasol or lots of other projects. Finished Parasol size: 48″ diameter Machines and Products Used THE Dream Motion™ PRO software THE Dream Fabric Frame THE … Read More
VIDEO: How to Serge a Flatlock Stitch
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
A Thread about Thread: Which Thread to Use
A Thread about Thread: Which Thread to Use for Beautiful Quilting There’s nothing I love more than the texture of quilting. Whether it’s a straight, formal grid, a swirl of freemotion stippling, or the lovely waves of fantastic feathers, the stitches that attach your finished quilt top to the utilitarian backing and batting add dimension … Read More
VIDEO: Part 3 – Three Seam Finishes
VIDEO: Part Three – Three Seam Finishes In Part Three of the Fifteen Part series about making your own Little Black Dress with Angela Wolf, Angela shows us all how to make three seam finishes that will upgrade our garments. Machine used: PQ1500SLPRW In Part Three, Angela will discuss three seam finishes: Hong Kong Topstitching … Read More
VIDEO: Part 2: Notions, French Seams & Pressing
VIDEO: Part Two – Notions, French Seams & Pressing In Part Two of the Fifteen Part series about making your own Little Black (or Red…or Purple…) Dress with Angela Wolf, Angela discusses how to choose the right needles, thread and tailors chalk. She also teaches us how to make French seams, and tips on sewing … Read More
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