Category: Videos (Tips & Tricks)

How to Free-motion Quilt Pretty Packages

December 11, 2019 Lori Kennedy

Add festive flair to your next quilt with the pretty packages border! You don’t need rulers to stitch this pattern and you don’t need to worry about perfect squares or rectangles. The hand-drawn look adds a charming personal quality to quilts! … More

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DIY Doll Pajama Pants 18”

December 6, 2019 Julie Bridgeman

If you can sew a straight line, you can make these doll pj pants for 18″ dolls in an hour. Add lace, ribbon and decorative stitches to add your own flair! … More

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Stardust Quilt-along: Quilting

December 4, 2019 Amanda Murphy

In this part of the Stardust Quilt-along, Amanda Murphy, shares quilting tips using the quilting designs in the BERNINA-Exclusive Celestial Lights Embroidery Collection to quilt Stardust. These designs are digitized for both longarm and domestic embroidery machines. … More

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Stocking Flatware Holder

November 26, 2019 Julie Bridgeman

Add a touch of fun and whimsy to your festive dining table during the holiday season with this easy-to-create stocking flatware holder. … More

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How to Insert a Zipper Three Different Ways

November 12, 2019 Megann Freese

Get insights on how to set in a zipper three different ways, to be used for a variety of applications and projects. … More

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Stardust Quilt-along: Embroidery

November 6, 2019 Amanda Murphy

Learn how to embroider blocks for incorporation into a quilt with Amanda Murphy in her Stardust quilt-along. … More

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How to Free-motion Quilt a Turkey

November 1, 2019 Lori Kennedy

Learn how to free-motion stitch this adorable Tom Turkey on your next quilt! He looks great in the center of a block, or stitch a flock of gobblers in a row to fill a border. … More

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DIY Crib Sheet

October 30, 2019 Hayley Grzych

A few highlights when creating a crib sheet with an overlocker are: 1) they sew fast, durable seams, 2) they can cut your fabric and sew at the same time, and 3) they bring an extra polished, professional finish to your seams. … More

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Create a One-piece Facing for Any Slit Opening

October 29, 2019 shibaguyz

Learn how to create a one-piece facing for any slit opening following these steps. … More

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How to Finish Necklines Three Different Ways

October 21, 2019 Megann Freese

Different garments call for different neckline finishes! Learn three different methods for finishing necklines: facing, binding, and ribbing. … More

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Bow Cuff Upcycle

October 14, 2019 Hayley Grzych

Learn how to transform sleeves with a decorative cuff. The gathered bow-like look on this shirt cuff is shockingly easy to create and adds a slightly feminine detail. It looks adorable on a shirt sleeve but could also be easily translated to the bottom cuff on kid’s leggings. … More

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DIY Wire-edged Ribbon

October 8, 2019 Jaime David

Learn how to make your own wire-edged ribbon using your overlocker. Get tips on how to manage the wire through the machine with these step-by-step instructions, and use this technique with leftover strips of fabric to create structured bows to decorate for all the seasons! … More

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