Tips & Tricks Archives

“Just Wing It” Baby Receiving Blanket

August 14, 2012 Jo Leichte

Vicki Konrady loves teaching Stitch Fun Mastery Classes at The Quilt Block in West Des Moines, Iowa, especially when she sees students getting excited about the creative things they can do besides straight stitching. This receiving blanket is a big hit! … More

Through the Needle ONLINE #13 – Free Sewing Magazine!

August 4, 2012 Jo Leichte

August. It’s too hot to go outside, so what is there to do? Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour in your favorite tea or lemonade, and sit down with the latest Through the Needle ONLINE magazine, Issue #13. … More

Best Interfacing for Bags and Purses

August 1, 2012 WeAllSew

Have you ever wondered which interfacing to use when stitching up a big bag, a purse, or a little pouch? Sara from Sew Sweetness shares some wisdom about which interfacings work best for which bag applications. … More

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

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