Tips & Tricks Archives

Quilting Basics: Is It Hand Quilted or Machine Quilted?

October 6, 2014 WeAllSew

Get the look of hand-quilting without all the handwork – using your sewing machine! The hand-look quilting stitch or mock quilting stitch creates the look of a hand-sewn running stitch without all the work. The secret? A special stitch and invisible thread! … More

Seemingly Seamless Quilting

October 1, 2014 WeAllSew

Paula Nadelstern shares her secret for camouflaging seams in her kaleidoscope quilts. … More

4 Favorite Needle Info Links

September 28, 2014 WeAllSew

Finding good information on sewing machine needles can be like, well, finding a needle in a haystack! … More

How to Use the Adapter Set for Free-Arm Embroidery: FREE Video Tutorial

September 27, 2014 WeAllSew

Embroidering on onesies and children’s t-shirts can be a challenge, but a free-arm adapter makes it easy! … More

Thank You for Helping Us Reach 100,000 Facebook Likes!

September 24, 2014 WeAllSew

We LOVE our fans! To celebrate reaching this milestone we have a little surprise for the first 100 readers to comment on this post. Click to find out more! … More

How to Sew Leather

September 24, 2014 Susan Beck

One of the issues when working with leathers and vinyl materials is keeping the presser foot gliding smoothly across the surface without dragging; another is how to sew seams that are flat and bulk-free. Here’s a presser foot that solves both problems: Non-Stick Open Embroidery Foot #56. … More

DIY Lace Insertion in the Mega Hoop

September 22, 2014 WeAllSew

Renee’ Spell of Elegant Stitches in Cary, NC knows a whole lot about heirloom stitching and has spent years sewing adult and children’s clothing. She wanted to utilize one of the many features and built-in stitches on the BERNINA 880. She created this beautiful lace insertion using Italian organdy adhered to Floriani Wet N Gone stabilizer, the Mega Hoop, and embroidery design #26 from folder #2 on the BERNINA 880. … More