Embroidery Basics: How to Use Paper Templates for Marking Designs
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
Category: Tips & Tricks
Indie Garment Pattern Tour, Week Three: Vintage-Inspired Patterns
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
3 Ways to Use Bulky Overlock Foot #12/12C: FREE Video Tutorial
Designed for seaming and overlocking sweater knits, this little workhorse does triple duty making/attaching piping and sewing stranded pearls and other trims. … More
Teaching and Exhibiting Abroad: Nadelwelt Quilt Show with Paula Nadelstern
Quilt artist, instructor, and author Paula Nadelstern shares some tips for teaching and exhibiting work abroad. … More
Introduction to BERNINA Embroidery Software 7: FREE Video Tutorial
You’ve probably modified sewing and craft projects to suit yourself, tweaking the proportions or adding embellishments to make it your own. You can do the same thing with embroidery designs using your computer. … More
Quilting Basics: How to Fold a Mitered Corner
When applying a traditional binding many falter when it comes to doing a mitered corner. But actually a mitered corner is very easy – the secret is all in the folding. … More
Made to Create Pillow Featuring Zipper Foot with Guide #14 and Double-Cording Foot #59/60
A while back I told you about the Made to Create pillows made by BERNINA Educators, each one featuring a different set of presser feet or accessories. Today I’m going to show you mine and tell you a little about the feet I used. … More
Embroidery Basics: 7 Essential Supplies
If you are just getting started in machine embroidery, check out this “must have” list. You will of course also need an embroidery machine and the hoop(s) that came with it! … More
How to Combine and Modify Designs Without Software: FREE Video Tutorial
Use the built-in embroidery tools on your machine to create your own customized designs and monograms. … More
How to Make a Zippered Travel Pouch for Dad
Make a simple yet practical travel bag for Dad (or any traveler in your life). … More
What Size Zipper Should You Choose?
You have your pattern, fabric and thread and you’re standing in front of the zipper display. What size zipper should you choose? Here are some tips to help you select the right length. … More
What a Difference a Stitch Makes!
The hand embroidery is complete on my Tilty Town #10 quilt and it’s ready for machine work. Why add machine stitching to this quilt measuring only 10” x 10”? Because I love the added patterning and texture unique to machine quilting. … More