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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Do you have an old jean jacket that’s just a little outdated and boring?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

Design Weekend with a Budding Fashionista

September 18, 2012 WeAllSew

The weekend my great-niece came to visit, we were hibernating indoors because of the weather. We had two precious days to play together, to make some memories …and also for me to introduce Lauren to the creative world of sewing.
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Romantic Purses for the Brides

September 17, 2012 Kerry Finn

I was lucky enough to witness two beautiful weddings for two lovely brides this summer. One was my niece and the other a very special friend’s daughter. A bridal purse seemed like the right thing to make for each of these wonderful young women. … More

How to Make a Square Deal Vest

September 14, 2012 Nicole Smith

The boldest statements are often the simplest. Based on a simple geometric shape, this vest is easy to sew and striking to wear. Drape yourself in contemporary style with a modern take on a traditional garment. … More

How to Make Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bags

August 31, 2012 WeAllSew

Send your little one off to celebrate Halloween in style with these easy-to-sew, fun-to-make Trick-or-Treat bags. Spook them up with seasonal embroidery and use glow-in-the-dark embroidery thread for maximum effect. Need something a bit smaller for a party favor or gift bag? Then stitch up a cute mini version!
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