In garment construction when you sew two pieces of fabric together the seam allowance is left on the inside of your garment (along with the raw edges of the fabric). Adding a finish to these seams will keep the fabric from fraying, give the seam a clean finished look, and add strength to the seam. More …
This post is part six in a series of blog posts celebrating 125 years of the BERNINA company. Each post will bring you a little more of the history of BERNINA, as well as modern inspiration. As BERNINA continued to drive innovative thinking, the company launched the BERNINA 930 in 1982. The BERNINA 930 had an More …
As our seasons change from winter, to spring, to summer, one of the greatest joys is feeling and seeing the warmer temperatures arriving. Spring gives us all its bright buds of popping color to enjoy! Join BERNINA, Ambassador Heidi Lund, and create a cheerfully bright colored fused raw edge appliqué wallhanging. Materials to Make a More …
Stitch up a summer wardrobe with easy-to-make shorts or skirts and dresses, create backyard fun with games, and turn any corner or piece of shady grass into the perfect reading spot with these free sewing projects from WeAllSew. Start with a basic free unisex pattern for toddler shorts in this Kids Summer Shorts series, learn More …
Today we are going to add a kick pleat to a skirt. Some skirts that are super narrow at the bottom require a split, but instead of adding a regular split let’s take it up a notch and add a kick pleat. It’s easy to add to your existing pattern and it will give your More …
Ready for warmer weather and outside fun? Ready for a new cap sharing the season’s desire for new growth and beauty? Creating an embroidered cap on my home single needle embroidery machine was quick and fun. I used the embroidery accessory that is a hoop insert called the Hoop ‘N’ Buddyz. This insert will make More …
Hello sewing friends! I was inspired by a recent article on WeAllSew by Nina McVeigh about hemstitching and the use of the wing needle. I thought it would be fun to create an elegant throw pillow with some wing needle and embroidery embellishment. It got me out of my quilting comfort zone and reminded me More …
Everyone has a T-shirt collection, whether intended or not. Why not upcycle them into a stylish T-shirt quilt using your overlocker? The overlocker is a great machine for sewing knits and makes fast work of this project. By using flatlock seams, the ladder side of the stitch adds a fun design element to the piecing. More …
Trims are back! Ready-to-wear shows trims being used to highlight necklines, sleeves, hems, you name it. A commercially available trim may be just what’s needed to complete a project, but have you thought of creating your own? It’s easier than you think, and fun to sew a trim that is uniquely yours. You can create More …
Looking for that perfect gift to sew for your father or that special guy for Father’s Day? We’ve curated our favorite sewing tutorials and projects that make perfect gifts for guys. Before getting started with your sewing project for that special guy, read up on these helpful Tips for Sewing Gifts for Guys. Perfect Gifts More …
About four years ago I saw Kelly (a garment sewer) mention on instagram that she was sewing five button down shirts at the same time. I thought she was absolutely crazy, but then she posted picture after picture of the progress she was making. They were small steps, but in a few weeks she had five More …
I purchased a basic white men’s button up shirt for this project. You could also re-fashion shirts you already own or you may be able to find a few shirts at your local thrift store. We are going to make a tuxedo front for this white shirt. Materials to Re-fashion a Tuxedo Shirt 2 yards More …
