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Indie Garment Pattern Tour, Week Five: Niche Patterns Companies

July 15, 2014 WeAllSew

Welcome to week five of our Indie Garment Pattern Tour with SeamstressErin. This week we’ll take a peek at designers who focus on a specific activities or body types – menswear, sports apparel, lingerie and such. We hope you’ve enjoyed this review of indie pattern designers and are inspired to start making items to add to your wardrobe! … More

3 Tips for Using Zippers as Embellishments

How to Use Zippers as Embellishments in Art Quilts

July 14, 2014 WeAllSew

Zippers started appearing in my work in 2007, and now they have become part of my signature style. I have two techniques to share with you: 1) sewing with zipper trim, and 2) inserting a zipper into an art quilt. … More

10+ DIY Summer Beach Projects

July 11, 2014 WeAllSew

Are you ready for the summer? The weather is just perfect to visit the pool or beach, but if you’re still in need of a new swimsuit or a few necessities check out these great DIY summer beach projects! … More

How to Make a Wool Applique Needle Book

July 10, 2014 Sue Bleiweiss

This little needle book comes in handy when you want to sit outside on the deck and do a little hand sewing or stitch a binding on a quilt. It also makes a nice gift for a fellow sewist. … More

3 Tips for Sewing Layers of Thick Fabric

July 9, 2014 Susan Beck

What do you do when you’re having trouble sewing through layers of thick fabric – when the needle just won’t go through the fabric without skipped stitches, stalling, and broken needles? … More

Independent Garment Designer Pattern Tour - Week Four

Indie Garment Pattern Tour, Week Four: Fashion Forward Patterns

July 8, 2014 WeAllSew

We’re approaching the end of our Indie Garment Pattern Company Tour, but don’t worry – SeamstressErin still has some awesome designers to share with us. This week we’ll take a look at cutting-edge, fashion-forward pattern companies. … More

“God Save the Queen” – How to Stitch Dozens of Buttons by Machine

July 7, 2014 WeAllSew

Creating a Pearly costume or quilt isn’t so daunting when you sew the buttons on by machine! … More

Meet Diane Gloystein and Laura Wasilowski

Meet BERNINA Ambassadors Diane Gloystein and Laura Wasilowski

July 5, 2014 WeAllSew

Many of the projects and technique posts here on WeAllSew are contributed by our BERNINA Ambassadors. Two names you might … More

How To Sew English Paper Pieced Hexagons

July 4, 2014 WeAllSew

Do you EPP? English Paper Piecing is all the rage, and here’s everything you need to know about how to sew English Paper Pieced hexagons! … More

How to Make a Summer Gathering Pouch with Stitched Embellishments

July 3, 2014 WeAllSew

The primitive shape and the wonderful texture of a bark gathering basket were the inspiration for this elaborately embellished bag. Experiment with stitches, use double threads, mix pinks and greens – pull out your stash and play! … More

How to Use Paper Templates for Embroidery Templates

Embroidery Basics: How to Use Paper Templates for Marking Designs

July 2, 2014 Kay Hickman

Paper templates are invaluable for determining and marking fabric for embroidery designs. Here are several tips on printing and using them for successful embroidery plaement. … More

Indie Garment Pattern Tour, Week Three: Vintage-Inspired Patterns

July 1, 2014 WeAllSew

Take a trip back in time with us this week, the third of our five-part Indie Garment Pattern Company Tour with SeamstressErin, as we explore vintage-inspired and reproduction patterns. … More

Year: 2014