Sewing Archives

How to Make Convertible Mittens

November 8, 2012 Stacy Schlyer

The best part about cold weather is fashionable accessories. These mittens will keep your hands cozy and stylish, and flip out of the way when you need your fingers to use your touch phone, keys, etc. It’s a perfect (and clever!) opportunity to reclaim an old sweater. Keep your fingers happy this winter! … More

A Heartfelt Favor

November 5, 2012 Alice Voss-Kantor

This year I got married to my wonderful husband Dan. Our fairytale wedding was in a castle close to my parent’s home in Frankfurt/Main, Germany. For wedding favors, my thoughts were to combine something handmade (on a BERNINA) with something my guests would cherish forever that would be useful at the same time. … More

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Do you have an old jean jacket that’s just a little outdated and boring?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

Create a Harvest Table Setting

October 19, 2012 WeAllSew

Looking for some great ideas to bring a little fall harvest to the dinner table? Check out some of these great DIY table topper tutorials! … More

If Every Girl Had Just One Dress

October 13, 2012 WeAllSew

What if every girl had just one dress? This is the question that Dress a Girl Around The World poses, and the wish that they are trying to fulfill; that every little girl deserves to have at least one new outfit. Read about how you can help. … More

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

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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Relief Share Sews to Serve Babies in Need

September 28, 2012 WeAllSew

Relief Share is an organization that believes in sharing with those less fortunate, and is currently creating baby blankets to help families give comfort to their little ones. Read about how you can help! … More

You Have To Enter To WIN!

September 21, 2012 WeAllSew

Pssst! Have you heard about our latest WeAllSew Challenge? You know, the one where all you have to do is enter your most awesome upcycled Halloween costume for a chance to WIN some great prizes, like a $1,000 BERNINA gift certificate? Well, you better get ready, because this Monday September 24th is the deadline! … More

Design Weekend with a Budding Fashionista

September 18, 2012 WeAllSew

The weekend my great-niece came to visit, we were hibernating indoors because of the weather. We had two precious days to play together, to make some memories …and also for me to introduce Lauren to the creative world of sewing.
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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

Quilting In Support Of Leukemia Patients

September 14, 2012 WeAllSew

Find out how you can help Quilts 4 Leukaemia give comfort to Leukaemia patients acrosss the globe. … More

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