How to Make Jo’s Zipper Tape Rose on Your Sewing Machine – NO Handwork!
It’s easy to make a rose from zipper tapes using a needle and thread. It’s even easier when you use your sewing machine! … More
Month: June 2014
3 Ways to Use Bulky Overlock Foot #12/12C: FREE Video Tutorial
Designed for seaming and overlocking sweater knits, this little workhorse does triple duty making/attaching piping and sewing stranded pearls and other trims. … More
50+ Free Patterns to Sew For Charity
If you ever wondered about how to start sewing to serve others, here are some great places to find 50+ free patterns for projects perfect to sew to serve others. From simple projects like pillowcases to more involved quilts you’re sure to find something here that is just your sewing speed. … More
How to Make Elegant Ruffled Tulle Table Runners
Looking for a quick way to add color and drama to your next party? These tulle table runners create a huge impact and take just a few minutes to sew. … More
Teaching and Exhibiting Abroad: Nadelwelt Quilt Show with Paula Nadelstern
Quilt artist, instructor, and author Paula Nadelstern shares some tips for teaching and exhibiting work abroad. … More
Indie Garment Pattern Tour, Week Two: Feminine Patterns
Welcome to week two of our Indie Garment Pattern Company Tour with SeamstressErin! This week we’ll look at some decidedly feminine pattern designs. … More
Show Us Your Summer Sparkle Quilts!
We want to see the Summer Sparkle quilts you’ve been making – or are in the process of making! … More
Introduction to BERNINA Embroidery Software 7: FREE Video Tutorial
You’ve probably modified sewing and craft projects to suit yourself, tweaking the proportions or adding embellishments to make it your own. You can do the same thing with embroidery designs using your computer. … More
DIY Backyard Bean Bags and Games
Bean bags make for great summer fun no matter what your age! Check out our favorite bean bag tutorials and ideas for playing all kinds of backyard bean bag games. … More
How to Make a Hippitee-Do-Dah Bag
I’m very excited to share with you the much-requested Hippitee-Do-Dah Bag tutorial. I taught this sassy t-shirt-upcycling project last April at the Craftcation Conference. … More
Jackie Robinson’s Crash Course in Embroidery
Jackie Robinson is a quilt-maker, not an embroiderer . . . until one of her Benartex fabrics was digitized! Jackie shares some of her adventures with embroidering samples for her Father Frost collection for Every Stitch Counts. … More
Indie Garment Pattern Tour, Week One: Wardrobe Basics
Join us as SeamstressErin takes us on a five-week tour of indie garment pattern companies, with designs for everything from basic wardrobe pieces and vintage dresses to lingerie and cutting-edge fashion. … More