Hello WeAllSew readers, It’s Minki Kim, and you can find me at Instagram @zeriano and MinkiKim.com. I also design fabric for Riley Blake Designs and I have my own line of sewing patterns. Do you like ginghams like me? You can create your own gingham pattern with only three or four contrasting print strips. Here are the examples of combinations and how I made More …
This summer, I worked on a project for a client of mine creating a custom-made blazer. She wanted a blazer that had a longer body, with pockets, and overall a unique look. I found a beautiful mustard and navy brocade leopard print fabric that she loved instantly. I then used the pattern for guidance to More …
Hello, free-motion quilting fans! I am Lori from Lori Kennedy Quilts (formerly The Inbox Jaunt) and I love machine quilting! While I’m only Irish by marriage, the clover is one of my favorite motifs. A simple, one-pass Clover border adds a touch of charm to any quilt. Or, Double the border to quadruple the charm! More …
There are so many accessories, clothing items, and goodies you can embroider that require some extra flexibility around your machine’s freearm. Did you know BERNINA machines are the only domestic machines that have the ability to embroider while utilizing the freearm? The ability to maneuver your project around and underneath that needle area is highly More …
Welcome to Week 4 and the final installment of the Colossal Blocks Quilt-Along! Last week we completed the quilt top, and now we’re ready for quilting and binding. If you’d like to make a Colossal Blocks Baby Quilt, visit Week 1 to find a complete list of materials, visit Week 2 to learn how to More …
Hey everyone! Sara of The Sara Project here with a different post than usual for you! My daughter received an American Girl Doll for Christmas last year and I have been having so much fun sewing up little outfits for her. It’s much more affordable to make doll clothes yourself, and I already have most More …
Find a new life for your oversized T-shirts with some simple refitting! Don’t be intimidated by sewing on knit fabrics—with the right tools, it’s easy as can be. Find a new fit and add a decorative touch by creating cinches at the sides with a simple casing and ribbon. Supplies to Upcycle an Oversized T-shirt More …
March is National Craft Month, and we’re celebrating by sharing our best crafting projects from WeAllSew! From crafting a necklace or a bracelet, decorating your home, or even creating a gift for a friend, these are our favorite things to craft with a sewing machine. As a bonus, we’ve got a fun crafting-themed prize package More …
Welcome to Week 3 of the Colossal Blocks quilt-along! In Week 1 you can find a complete list of materials and tools needed to make the quilt, and in Week 2 you can learn how to cut the blocks and lay out the design. This week it’s time to stitch the top together, and next More …
The Beach Can’t Wait Mesh Bag I needed a mesh bag to take to the beach. My requirements were few and simple: Just large enough for my beach towel, suntan lotion, sunglasses and a book Easy and quick to make—I wanted to spend the day at the beach, not in the sewing room Cinched opening More …
February is National Embroidery Month! WeAllSew is celebrating with a month-long event sharing our best embroidery tips, techniques, free projects, and bonus giveaways! Visit us every Friday during the month of February to find out what each week’s fun prize package includes, and enter the giveaway. This week we’re sharing or favorite embroidery projects, many More …
Welcome back to my Embroider-along: Part 12. Hi, my name is Sue O’Very, BERNINA Ambassador and machine embroidery expert. Today I’m going to show you how to embroider on Pet Screen and make an In the Hoop Zipper case. Read more about embroidering sheer fabrics in Part 8. Sheer Fabrics Stabilizers, Needles and Threads As covered in Part More …
