Sequin fabric has a glamorous look that can be showcased in an entire project or as an accent. Find tips and tricks for sewing with sequin fabric! … More
Free-motion couching is a way to add color and texture to any project. You can stitch cords, yarns, ribbons and braids … More
The Reverse pattern foot #1D used in conjunction with Dual Feed is a great, all-purpose foot; I use it for … More
Anyone who sews regularly knows that when you finish a project you always have a pile of thread ends (little … More
Hi I’m Beth from Sew DIY. I’m so excited to be one of the new BERNINA Ambassadors and to be sharing … More
The photo started out as a tiny 3″ x 5″ group shot of my husband’s Dad and his siblings. His Uncle Carroll and Aunt Joyce were newlyweds of two weeks. By scanning the original and using software to enlarge and crop the image of the couple, I was able to get a usable print. … More
I wanted to be a movie star when I was five. Life didn’t turn out exactly as I planned, so rather than strutting-my-stuff on the red carpet, I get to write about my favorite fashion trends at this year’s Oscars. (The five year old in me is still waiting to be discovered, *wink*) … More
This summer I had the pleasure to co-present a class focusing on several accessories: the Binder Attachment; the Spanish Hemstitch Attachment; the Walking Foot with the new Central Guide Sole; and the Needle Punch Tool. Our project: a decorative trivet featuring a variety of stitching and embellishment techniques. … More
Spandex is a soft elastic fabric that is often blended with woven fabrics to provide more comfort and flexibility. It has the ability to stretch up to 500% and still recoil to its original size and shape. Find great tips and tricks for sewing with spandex. … More
Most of us only wear 20% of what we have 80% of the time. Which means we’re holding onto clutter and buying too much which in most cases causes stress, which leads to grey hairs. Declutter with these closet editing tips. … More
Celebrate National Embroidery Month with some of our favorite embroidery projects, ideas and free design downloads. … More
Looking for new techniques to elevate your project? This tutorial will show you how to get creative attaching silicone onto fabric. … More
