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Jessica’s Wedding Gown, Part 2

November 20, 2012 Debbi Lashbrook

I am finally going to start my daughter’s wedding dress! She has made a decision on the style and the fabric and I’m ready to begin! Measurements have been taken, fabric has been purchased, and the “test” dress will be completed over the upcoming holiday.
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Sew an Apron to Show Your Graditude

November 16, 2012 WeAllSew

This year the day right before Thanksgiving is National Tie One On Day. Give an apron (or wrap an apron around a homemade baked gift) and pass it along to someone in need as a way to give thanks. We’re celebrating by sharing one of our favorite apron projects, the one yard “no-waste” apron. … More

T-Shirt Appliqué With AquaMesh Plus

November 15, 2012 Erika Mulvenna

I just learned this great trick for making some simple t-shirt applique shapes using OESD’s AquaMesh Plus paper-backed adhesive, water-soluble stabilizer! See how I added some shapes to perk up a plain t-shirt scarf, and get a quick how-to for making your own scarf from upcycled tees. … More

Heart Coin Purse by Professor Pincushion for WeAllSew

November 12, 2012 WeAllSew

Loose change and thing- a-ma-bobs can now be rounded up in this sweet and practical coin purse. Shaped like a heart, it utilizes the technique of reverse applique to give it a unique embellishment with contrasting fabrics. This project is a perfect afternoon craft that makes a great gift.
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How to Make Convertible Mittens

November 8, 2012 Stacy Schlyer

The best part about cold weather is fashionable accessories. These mittens will keep your hands cozy and stylish, and flip out of the way when you need your fingers to use your touch phone, keys, etc. It’s a perfect (and clever!) opportunity to reclaim an old sweater. Keep your fingers happy this winter! … More

DIY Little Mod Bag

October 25, 2012 Erika Mulvenna

The simplest shapes often make the strongest impression. This bag epitomizes the marriage of form and function. Practical on the inside, fashion accessory on the outside. You won’t want to be seen without one. Beautiful in its simplicity… and simply beautiful!
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Altered Couture Jean Jacket

October 22, 2012 Kerry Finn

Do you have an old jean jacket that’s just a little outdated and boring? Kerry Finn tells how she used Rit Dye, frayed threads, embroidery, and a bit of serging to transform a plain garment into a boutique-stye jacket. … More

How to Sew Baby Moccasins

October 12, 2012 Rachel Faucett

Warm, toasty, cozy, and looking cool. Taking just a few steps to make, the design possibilities are endless. Play with fabric, leather, felt, etc. and embellish with embroidery, glitz, or anything you like. This is a great project for using up remnants, too. Once you make a pair, you won’t want to just stop there. After all, when those little piggies come back from market, they like to slip into something comfortable. … More

Louise’s Five Designer Handbag

October 10, 2012 Jo Leichte

I met Louise Danese Landry at one of the VIP events I attended in August, and noticed the lovely handbag she was carrying. Then I found out she’d not only stitched it, but printed the fabric for it as well! Here’s her story of making her “designer” handbag.
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Time to Stitch Up a Trick-or-Treat Bag!

October 6, 2012 WeAllSew

October is here, and trick-or-treat time is right around the corner. If you still need to get a treat bag or two together, there’s plenty of time to stitch up a few, and we’ve collected some of our very favorite stitch-it-yourself tutorials. Enjoy, and happy haunting!
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BERNINA Partners with Kollabora at Maker Faire in New York

October 4, 2012 Gayle Donahue

BERNINA’s Gayle Schliemann travelled to the Big Apple to join the Kollabora team for a fun weekend of making at this year’s Maker Faire. She and the team from Kollabora prepared an awesome drawstring bag project to be sewn on our BERNINA 350 PE machines. … More

Ilse’s Ruffled Cardigan

September 26, 2012 Jo Leichte

When I saw Ilse Heine wearing this ruffled cardigan, I just had to ask where she got it. And wouldn’t you know, she’d made it on her serger! … More

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