Tips & Tricks Archives

Freeform Lace Shaping Without Pins

July 30, 2012 Ed Roux

The very first heirloom technique I used on my Christina christening gown was to shape French insertion lace into stylized diamond scallops for the batiste main skirt. Initially, I used the traditional method of shaping French insertion lace over lace shaping templates, but eventually I opted for the streamlined techniques shown in this post. … More

Perfectly Turned Corners

July 23, 2012 Debbi Lashbrook

For a nice, crisp corner on your collars, pillows, or facings, try this method borrowed from the ready-to-wear industry.
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New Home, New Windows…Now My Drapes Are Too Short!

July 10, 2012 Kaysie Oldani

We just moved into a new home and I found that my bedroom drapes were a few inches too short. What to do? Lengthen them by adding tabs to the top! So off to the fabric store I went.
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How to Bind Edges with Ribbon

July 4, 2012 Ed Roux

Have you considered using ribbon with your BERNINA Binder Attachment #88? There are an endless variety of ribbon colors and patterns to choose from, and with Binder Attachment #88 you can effortlessly attach sewn ribbon bindings to your quilts, home dec or garment projects. … More

Piping Webinar, Revisited

June 14, 2012 Susan Beck

If you saw the Just SEW It webinar on June 7, you’ll know what this stitched hand has to do with piping! It’s not too late to find out by listening to the FREE recorded webinar. … More

Hanging Stabilizer Storage

June 13, 2012 Kaysie Oldani

One of the hardest things for me was figuring out what to do with all my stabilizers. They were rolling all over the place! … More

Quilting Tips with the Walking Foot #50

June 11, 2012 Jacquie Gering

Quilter Jacquie Gering shares some advice about the BERNINA Walking Foot #50. As a home quilter, this foot can be your best friend and open the door to creative quilting possibilities. … More

Ruffler Foot #86

June 5, 2012 WeAllSew

I cut 3 1/2 inch strips for my ruffles that I sewed, turned, pressed and ruffled for the pillow. The gathering foot would have had a tough time working its magic with the seam allowance down the center of the fabric strip. The ruffler plowed through perfectly.
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Pick A Piping

June 4, 2012 Susan Beck

If you’re interested in learning about all things piping, join us for the Just SEW It webinar on June 7. From traditional piping to mini, shirred, and jumbo, you’ll find a style to fit any project. … More

The Christina Christening Gown

May 17, 2012 Ed Roux

While many of the basic heirloom techniques used in his Christina Christening Gown may be a review for many sewers, Ed Roux breaks them down into easy steps even a novice can master. In an heirloom sewing series for WeAllSew, he also offers a few new techniques that even experienced stitchers will appreciate. … More

Take the Fear Out of Sewing with Knits

May 16, 2012 Stacy Schlyer

Sewing with knit material, even without a serger, can be a fun and pleasant experience so long as you take your time and keep a few tips and tricks in mind.

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Sewing with Sherpa

May 9, 2012 Kerry Finn

Stitch up a cozy sherpa jacket for your little girl, and make a matching one for dolly. Kerry’s tips for stitching sherpa make it easy! … More

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