embroidery Archives

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Do you have an old jean jacket that’s just a little outdated and boring?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

So Spooky! Banner

October 16, 2012 Tari Intardonato

I saw the cute Trick-or-Treat Banner by Miriam Rawson and wanted to share my Halloween Banner with you. Don’t you love all the different banners out there?!
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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

How to Make Phone/iPod/Computer Cord Keepers

October 9, 2012 WeAllSew

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 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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DIY Trick-or-Treat Banner

October 3, 2012 WeAllSew

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

September 27, 2012 Stacy Schlyer

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

Perfect Embroidery Placement

September 25, 2012 Amanda Whitlatch

I love using my BERNINA Embroidery Software 6 to plan my embroidery projects. It’s so easy to audition designs and make sure everything stitches right where I want it. Follow the steps below to see how I planned the layout for this jacket.
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Embroidered Tote Bags

September 24, 2012 Jo Leichte

We love to see what our readers are sewing! These lovely tote bags were made by Ginger Pahos, one of the women I met at an August BERNINA 830 LE VIP event. … More

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

BERNINA Buttons on Our Bags

September 3, 2012 Mary Beck

I loved the “sew” buttons they had at BU. I needed a new lunch tote to match my new coffee mug, so I used V6 to do the lettering and the cutwork tool to set up the circles for cutting and stitching. … 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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Technique: embroidery