With the holidays fast approaching, stitching out custom embroidery projects moves into full swing, and I’m looking for interesting ways to monogram and personalize gift items. … More
A gathering foot provides a quick and simple way to gather fabric in one step. Great for heirloom sewing as well as garments and home décor projects. … More
Do you “choose to fuse”? Laura Wasilowski does, and she’s sharing her fast and easy technique with WeAllSew. … More
Today’s video features one of my all-time favorite BERNINA accessories: The Needle Punch Tool. Felted embellishments are quick-and-easy to do – just arrange your fibers and start “sewing” – it’s that simple! … More
My new clothing brand – Elastic Wonder – is all about stretch and tight fit. Skin. Tight. Fit. For this type of garment a regular sewing machine just won’t do! … More
Honestly, isn’t this one of the most frightening-looking sewing accessories you’ve ever seen? Don’t let its looks scare you away! Once you’ve tried using one, you’ll fall in love and think this pleating/gathering workhorse is absolutely beautiful! … More
I love it when there’s a tool that solves a sewing challenge. That’s just what Foot #38 does. Officially called the Piping Foot, I think of it as the “uneven foot.” … More
Gathering a ruffle using two rows of long stitches works great for most projects, but what if you’re using a fabric with some “oomph” to make a long ruffled piece for a sofa skirt or window treatment? … More
Jane Crowley’s “Magical Paradox” article in Through the Needle ONLINE Issue #15 was the inspiration for Reikje van Schie’s wonderful embroidered and monogrammed bag. … More
Ruffles are a perennial favorite for garments and home décor projects. They’re also very easy to sew! Join Connie as she demonstrates just one of the many ways to gather ruffles using your sewing machine. … More
Create a handy reference book featuring the decorative stitches on your sewing machine. … More
Forget everything you know about inserting a zipper. Putting in an exposed zipper is completely different, and oh-so-easy! … More
