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Another “Decorated” Sweatshirt

March 21, 2012 WeAllSew

Kay Hickman’s All About ME (Machine Embroidery) presentation for February was to add embroidery to a jacket made from a sweatshirt. The only time I had ever cut up a sweatshirt was to turn it into a dust rag! … More

Sweatshirts “with Decorations”

March 20, 2012 Kay Hickman

I have been embellishing sweatshirts for my girls since they were little. I used to make them the cutest puppies, clowns, balloons and unicorns. There came a day, however, when my adorable little children got a mind of their own about fashion. … More

BERNINA Rocks at Style X, Austin, Texas

March 12, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

For the first time ever, BERNINA will host the first ever “Make and Take” sewing lab during the Style X Showcase at the South by Southwest® (SXSW) music festival, March 16–17, 2012 at the Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas. … More

Dolly’s New Dress

March 7, 2012 Lisa Klingbeil

A great way to use up your fabric scraps and fat quarters is to make new clothes for your 18” doll. Have your young friend pick out fabric from your stash to create their own special look!
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Online Fabric Shopping

March 5, 2012 Stacy Schlyer

If you haven’t shopped for material online before, this can often be a nerve wracking experience. Let Stacy give you a few great tips to make your online fabric shopping experience a good one. … More

Gorgeous Gathered Bag Tutorial

March 2, 2012 WeAllSew

Make this sweet and frilly gathered bag from bright and cheery quilting-weight cottons. Carissa from BumbleBee Bliss (who has an … More

DIY Shower Cap with Optional Ribbon Rosette

February 27, 2012 WeAllSew

It’s no secret that you love to sing in the shower…and now you can do it in fabulous style. A bit of rip stop nylon and polyester chiffon will set the stage for an over-the-top, yet practical accessory. You can sing your heart out secure in the knowledge that your hair will emerge impeccable!

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The BERNINA WeAllSew Challenge Begins!

February 22, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

Upcycle your wedding gown or bridesmaid dress and enter for a chance to win a $1,000 BERNINA Gift Certificate plus a chance to be featured on WeAllSew.com! … More

A Project Worth Waiting For — My Leather Jacket

February 20, 2012 Debbi Lashbrook

Sometimes it is rewarding to just take your time and work on a project that can’t be done in a day, such as this leather jacket. Thank goodness BERNINA has special presser feet that are great for sewing on leather! … More

How to Sew an Upcycled Envelope Clutch

February 5, 2012 Lisa Klingbeil

This stunning clutch is easy to make and features upcycled fabrics from family heirlooms, prom dresses, and thrift store finds. … More

On your Marks, Get Set, SKETCH!

February 2, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

There’s still time to take the Style X Design Challenge, but the clock is ticking! So get your creative juices flowing to design your dream rock star fashion look! Enter the Style X Design Challenge and you could win an opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind look for a true rock star featured at SXSW Music! … More

A Classic Vest

January 14, 2012 Susan Fears

“Classic Vest” — a great vest pattern by Indygo Junction! Love the instructions, the fit is accurate and provides lots of opportunities for your favorite embellishments. … More

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