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DIY Retro-Inspired Embroidered Circle Skirt

May 9, 2013 Ashley Johnston

To make a fashion classic for the next generation: Start with a simple, classic shape: The Circle. Add a touch of floral embroidery. Put a fun new spin on a junior fashion. …and your little one is ready for the runway.
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Meet Melissa Mortenson of Polka Dot Chair

April 23, 2013 Melissa Mortenson

My name is Melissa Mortenson and I blog at the Polka Dot Chair. I am very excited to be working with Bernina, I love new adventures!
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Happy Earth Day 2013! Upcycled T-Shirt Sleeve Drawstring Pouch

April 22, 2013 Jo Leichte

I was looking for an appropriate post for Earth Day, and then Jenelle over at TrashN2Tees told me about these little bags she makes out of t-shirt sleeves. Super idea! I pulled a pretty purple sleeve out of my stash of deconstructed t-shirts and 20 minutes later I had this cute little pouch! … More

How to Make The Artsy Bag with Free-motion Flowers

April 18, 2013 Pat Bravo

Floral impressions meet practicality. Stitch up this special purse and treat yourself to a great fashion add-on, a perfect canvas for free-motion stitching or any type of embellishment. Let your artistic side out of the bag. Useful has never been so beautiful.
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Kinsley Sews and Serges Pajamas and Pillowcases

April 17, 2013 WeAllSew

Melanie McFarland’s niece, Kinsley, used her aunt’s BERNINA 830 sewing machine and 2500DCET serger to make pajama pants and pillowcases. She did a super job – they’re adorable. Way to go, Kinsley! … More

Fun Things You Can Do with a BERNINA Sewing Machine

April 15, 2013 WeAllSew

Ginger Pahos sent me photos of some gorgeous – and super cute! – children’s clothes she made. Don’t you wish you were 4-years old again with a closet full of dresses, jackets, and pants like these? What fun! … More

Chevron Fever

April 12, 2013 WeAllSew

While a single chevron is a V shape made with a line or a stripe, rows of chevrons next to each other create zigzags. And, these repeating chevrons have been turning up in all kinds of sewing projects lately – here are some of my favorites! … More

How to Sew a Makeup Brush Roll-Up

April 11, 2013 Mimi G.

With just a few straight lines of stitches you can make this perfect gift for yourself, friends, and family. This is a great project for beginning sewists. … More

Jessica’s Wedding Dress, Part 5: Recommended Books

April 10, 2013 WeAllSew

My daughter’s wedding is fast approaching (Saturday!) and I will send pictures of the finished dress after the wedding. I couldn’t have made it through this wedding without my BERNINA machines! … More

Jessica’s Wedding Dress, Part 4: First Fitting

April 4, 2013 Debbi Lashbrook

The day arrived for the first fitting of the wedding dress. Of course I had to make the test dress pink, since her very first wedding dress was a pink satin that I made when she was five years old. Since Jessica didn’t want embroidery on her wedding dress, I decided to place some on the test dress. … More

How to Make a Bohemian Shoulder Bag – from Inspiration Magazine and WeAllSew

March 14, 2013 Gayle Donahue

Looking for a fun and practical project for sewers of all levels? This cool-looking bag goes from super simple to super trendy with plenty of options for embellishment. Enjoy playing with decorative stitches on your machine and splash some color in the process. Walk away (and around!) with a casual bag that shows some serious groove.
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Guest Bloggers: Simple Simon & Co.

March 4, 2013 WeAllSew

We are Elizabeth and Elizabeth (liZ), two girls who married brothers and ended up with the same name. Besides sharing a name we also share a love for all things vintage, an addiction to sewing, and an adversion to having our pictures taken 😉 We are both former school teachers, each have three children, and together run a blog where we share all the projects that we create for ourselves and our families. Our similarities (and our differences) make us a good team– even if we drive our husbands crazy with all our crafting escapades. … More

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