The technique of paper piecing (sometimes called foundation paper piecing) uses a drawn or printed pattern as a base to stitch on directly, and can help you achieve complicated patchwork with perfect piecing. In this post we’ll share tips for getting started with this technique and a list of free patterns and tutorials to help build More …
Want to practice your piecing and quilting skills? Join BERNINA ambassador and domestic machine quilting expert Christa Watson as she walks you step-by-step through the process of making a quilt from start to finish. The quilt along kicks off September 10, 2018 and will feature a fun, free pattern Christa designed called Beaded Lanterns. It’s More …
Add custom flair to your jean jackets and backpacks! Patches are a fun way to put your embroidery skills to a fun and modern use—they’re just a simple applique created in the hoop! Combine designs with lettering and you can even create custom merit badges for your friends. Make just one for a special (and More …
I wear aprons a lot, because I make lots of messes. I do a lot of surface design on fabric before I stitch it into art quilts, I dabble in other sloppy crafts, and I dig in the dirt (garden). I designed this apron to cover most of my clothing, but still be comfortable and More …
I love to travel handmade—having bags and accessories I have made myself is always a great way to show off my skills and wear something I’m proud of! A handmade wallet is a worthwhile accessory to make yourself as it’s something you likely use every single day. Our project today takes a simple pattern for More …
It’s back-to-school time again! Do you have all of those notebooks, pens, pencils and supplies ready to go? We’ve gathered together our favorite back-to-school organization projects from WeAllSew to help keep a handle on all of those supplies. Minki Kim created this super sweet pouch after she saw a friend’s cute stationery pouch from Japan. After More …
Hello! My name is Melissa Mortenson, I’m the girl behind the Polka Dot Chair blog, a fabric and pattern designer, and am so proud to be a BERNINA Ambassador! I love to quilt, but sometimes I’m just not in the mood to tackle a really big project. A few years ago I made my first mini More …
Suds your Duds Appliqué Laundry Bag Are you looking for an appliqué project that is loads of fun? Keeping up with all that dirty laundry can be a hassle. Whether you create this simple drawstring bag to pack in your suitcase or make it for that college student dorm life, this laundry bag is the More …
Get outside this summer and enjoy the sun with these free projects and tutorials perfect for the beach from WeAllSew. Sew Your Own Swimwear Sew your own tank top style bikini designed by Jenelle Montilone from TrashN2Tees. Jenelle created her Teekini Tankini from recycled tees but you can also use knit fabric. Find the Teekini More …
There are so many good tools and notions made for the task of binding that you can pretty much choose your own binding adventure! Binding is not only a technique used for quilts, it can be used as a way to finish the edge of several crafty projects too. My recent knitting hobby has me More …
Accessorizing with jewelry has never really been my strong suit, but I recently purchased a removable collar and was inspired to create some collars of my own. Not only is this a perfect medium for some machine embroidery, it can really up your style game by transforming a regular T-shirt into something special. Make one More …
Sewing is an incredibly rewarding and creative skill to learn! When you know how to sew, you have the ability to express yourself through things that you make. You can create personal touches for your home, conserve resources by remaking or mending clothing, give one-of-a-kind unforgettable gifts, design your own wardrobe, and feel an incredible More …
