sewing Archives

Joy by Robin’s Paintbrush Roll-Up

November 4, 2013 WeAllSew

This waterproof paintbrush holder is thoughtful gift for the artist in your life, with room for dozens of brushes, both short and long. Or replace the laminated fabric with a plain cotton print to turn it into a knitting needle organizer. … More

WeAllSew For The Holidays: Table Top DIY Decor

November 1, 2013 WeAllSew

We all love hand making for the holidays, and each Friday from now through the end of the year we are sharing some of our favorite seasonal sewing projects – from decorations to brighten your home to projects that make great gifts. This week we’re sharing some of our favorite projects to dress up your holiday table! … More

What To Do With Your Worn-Out Wardrobe

October 25, 2013 WeAllSew

When you clean out your closets and drawers to find worn-out or barely worn clothes that you no longer wear, what do you do? Here are some great ideas for what to do with your worn-out wardrobe! … More

WeAllSew Celebrates Our Loyal Fans: 63,000 Likes!

October 25, 2013 WeAllSew

WOW! We’ve just reached 63,000 likes on our BERNINA USA Facebook fan page, and as a way to say “Thank You!” to all who join us at Facebook to share your love of sewing and creating, we are hosting another special giveaway! … More

Handmade Halloween Round-Up by Jess Abbott

October 18, 2013 Jessica Abbott

It seems to be the one time out of the year that everyone’s crafty thumb comes out, as we try to please our kids childlike desires to become their favorite character, animal, or spooky creature. Here is a great roundup of 30 of my favorite DIY Halloween costumes out there, with links to the tutorial or pattern. … More

WeAllSew Celebrates Our Loyal Fans!

October 13, 2013 WeAllSew

We quickly reached our goal of 62,ooo, and as a way to say “Thank You!” to all who join us at Facebook to share your love of sewing and creating, we are hosting another special giveaway! … More

“Dress Up Your Duds” 4-H Competition: Shelby’s a Winner!

October 12, 2013 WeAllSew

Congratulations to Shelby on winning not one, but several Logan County and Colorado State Fair ribbons and awards with her first 4-H entry! … More

DIY Dolly Round-up

October 11, 2013 WeAllSew

A custom-made fabric doll is a great gift idea for your favorite kid and are great stash-busting projects; all you need to dress up a dolly is to dig into your scrap bin for a few bits of pretty fabrics and trims! … More

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Three Uses for an Open-Toe Presser Foot

October 9, 2013 Susan Beck

One of my favorite presser feet – one that I reach for over and over again – is Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C/20D. It works for most types of stitching and the open area in the front makes it easy to see where you are stitching, so you can place stitches exactly where you want them. … More

Steampunk Office

October 8, 2013 Gayle Donahue

Wikipedia describes Steampunk as a genre influenced by, and often adopted from, the style of the 19th-century scientific romances of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and Mary Shelley. We added our own elements to give our Steampunk office vignette an industrial flare.
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Sewing Summit 2013 – A Reflection

October 7, 2013 Alice Voss-Kantor

We have been back from Sewing Summit for a week now and our team is still energized from this fun and sewing filled weekend still hearing the humming sound of our BERNINA sewing machines. It was Sylvain’s, Gayle’s and my first one (for Amy it was her second year) and we are home on Chicago base inspired and happy. … More

Sew to Serve Newborns in Need

October 4, 2013 WeAllSew

There are many organizations that need help from sewists just like you and me to help newborn babies in need. It’s easy to take just a little bit of fabric to make a quilt, blanket, or items for a layette. We’ve put together a list of places that need your help to sew to serve babies in need across the globe, nationally, and in your own community. … More

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