Piping is a great embellishment for pillows, chairs, curtains, as well as clothes and handbags. There are several different forms of piping: mini piping, jumbo piping, decorative piping, you name it! This tutorial demonstrates how to create a pillow with ¼” piping using the BERNINA 480 with the BERNINA Bulky Overlock Foot #12C. More …
Sewists have been helping others ever since needle and thread were first invented. But giving back isn’t always easy, especially when we get bogged down by our busy schedules (and that ever growing “want to sew” list). Sometimes we have the urge to sew for others, but don’t know how to inspire real change. Giving More …
Sew a simple Valentine’s Day Goodie Bag to hold candy, treats, a gift card, or any sweet little gifts for your sweetheart. More …
Hi everyone! I love to sew on vaca—how about you? Last summer I spent some time on an island off of Cape Cod, sewing in the morning and beaching in the afternoon. My idea of a perfect day! And the pattern weights are free! (After you lug them home from the beach…) I always take More …
The fabric hearts mobile makes a cute decoration to celebrate Valentine’s Day, or to give as a sweet baby gift. More …
Celebrate National Hot Tea Month with these sewing projects and tutorials perfect for brewing a cup of tea or hosting a tea party. More …
Try this machine applique technique that resembles hand stitching, the finished look is similar to hand-sewn applique where stitches are barely visible along the edges of the appliqué shapes. More …
This cactus pin cushion is a wonderfully easy project to put together—the machine does all the work for you! As an in-the-hoop embroidery design, these cacti stitch up in no time. More …
Here’s a simple and easy embellishment technique. Developed before the days of machine embroidery, this technique uses a simple zigzag stitch to create a bouquet of delicate flowers to stitch on a variety of projects such as little girls’ clothing, table linens, lingerie, and other places where just a little adornment is needed. This delicate embellishment is More …
Hi there! My name is Melissa Mortenson and I’m the owner of the Polka Dot Chair Blog. I also work as a fabric designer for Riley Blake designs and am a proud BERNINA Ambassador! If you’re looking for a simple and quick gift then I think you’re going to like today’s project. Its made using More …
Need a quick last-minute hostess gift for a holiday party? Create this quick-to-stitch Christmas potholder from scraps in your stash! More …
This week we continue our holiday series by sharing free sewing projects that make perfect quick handmade gifts. More …
