Looking for that perfect idea to create a handmade gift for a special guy? Look no further, we’re sharing our favorite, free projects and tutorials from WeAllSew that make great handmade holiday gifts for guys! Need a few pointers on sewing for that special guy? Melissa Mortenson offers her best Tips for Sewing Gifts for More …
Time to make the donuts! Treat yourself to this cute little throw pillow that takes no time to stitch up. Super soft Cuddle fabric makes this accessory even cozier. Donut worry, this project is as easy as cake. Or a cake donut, anyway. The icing on the donut for this project are the sprinkles—learn a More …
Do you have any tired or worn-out throw pillows that need a makeover? Create a simple invisible zipper pillow cover to give your throw pillows a new look! Materials to Make an Invisible Zipper Pillow Cover Sewing machine (I use a BERNINA 590 E) Invisible zipper foot #35 Zipper foot #4D Reverse pattern foot #1D More …
Welcome back to the BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt-Along! I’m BERNINA Expert and Amanda Murphy and in this post we’ll be working on the quilt’s optional side border embroideries. This was originally scheduled for December but some of you have been such enthusiastic piecers and embroiderers we decided to post this step early! We’ll work on More …
In the Classic Button Up Shirt Sew-Along Part 1, we’ve completed the shirt front, and in the Classic Button Up Shirt Sew-Along Part 2, we’ve completed the shirt back. Now it’s time to construct and set the sleeves by making the sleeve slit opening, sleeve slit facing, sleeve tucks, sew sleeve to armhole, topstitch, hem More …
Welcome back to the BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt-along! I’m BERNINA Expert and Amanda Murphy and in this post we will be finishing the cornerstones of the quilt. We will return on November 14th to cover the side embroidery designs. Are you ready to get started? The BERNINA 125th Anniversary Quilt. For those of you that More …
In Part 1 of the Classic Button Up Shirt Sew-Along, we completed the front. Now it’s time to start on the back. In this lesson, we will sew: the back to the double yoke shoulder seams edgestitching collar collar bands The Back, Yoke, Shoulder Seams and Edgestitching Construction tip: I attach my yoke and yoke More …
When the snow starts to fall it’s time to cozy up with one of our free winter quilt patterns! From full-sized warm winter lap quilts, to holiday themed quilted wall hangings, you’re sure to find a favorite free quilt project in our list of winter quilt projects from WeAllSew. The Vintage Ornaments quilt features fun More …
For this sew-along, I will be showing you my tried-and-true method for constructing a tailored classic button front shirt. A tailored shirt, especially a solid white one is an essential wardrobe staple. It practically goes with everything. It’s one of those pieces in your closet that you’ll never regret owing. And it’s so rewarding to More …
Hello WeAllSew readers! My name is Melissa Mortenson and am excited to be sharing with you a free tutorial for this fun Felt Trick or Treat Bag. You can find me over at the Polka Dot Chair where I love to share loads of sewing and quilting tutorials and projects. This bag is easy to More …
Sewing for kids is great—there’s no complicated fitting involved and because of their size, they’re usually pretty quick projects to finish. They’re a great way to try your hand at a new technique or play with fun embellishment. For our project today, we’ll add a simple but unique ruffled trim to a basic elastic waist More …
One of the most fun features of a lot of BERNINA machines is their huge catalog of decorative and functional stitches. However, they can seem pretty daunting, especially when you’re staring at the screen. I find they are a lot more approachable if you’ve tried them out, and can reference them on a piece of More …
