Technique: embroidery

How to Sew Baby Moccasins

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

How to Make Phone/iPod/Computer Cord Keepers

Kellie Rushing, one of our Resource Trainers, sent me photos of the cord keepers she made for her phone, computer, and iPad. She recycles toilet paper rolls and covers them with vinyl-coated cotton. This super-easy project would make a nice gift for just about anyone – just change the fabric colors and embroidered alphabet. … More

Time to Stitch Up a Trick-or-Treat Bag!

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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DIY Trick-or-Treat Banner

Welcome little ghosts and ghoulies with this happy banner. The embroidered letters spell out Trick-or-Treat, and the layers are held together with a simple feather stitch. Don’t have an embroidery machine? Substitute applique or stencils and fabric paint for the stitching. Boo!
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How to Make an Easy Baby Bib from a Towel

From functional to fun! Transform an ordinary hand or fingertip towel into a stylish baby bib. Use a pre-embellished towel or personalize it by adding some embroidery with your machine. What a practical – but adorable – way to keep baby clean!

Featuring embroidery from OESD embroidery pack 12144, Be Hoppy! … More

Romantic Purses for the Brides

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 Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bags

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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