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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

Build Your Own Monster Appliqué Shapes

October 17, 2013 Jenelle Montilone

It’s a monster mash! Today I’m really excited to share with you my Build Your Own Monster pattern exclusively for WeAllSew. There are thousands of ways to customize your own creepy (or cute!) appliqué to stitch onto a t-shirt or treat bag. … More

One-Hour Wonder – Upcycled Swing Coat

October 16, 2013 Amanda Whitlatch

I wanted something new to wear to an event, so I took a trip to our local thrift shop and found a beautiful fuchsia designer woven silk swing coat. But what to wear it with it? … More

Update an Old Basket Liner

October 15, 2013 Gayle Donahue

Everyone has a basket around that could use some refreshing – it’s easy to update the liner following our instructions. Don’t forget Halloween’s just around the corner and baskets make great candy dishes or Trick or Treat bags. … More

Deer Quilt Sew-Along with LUKE Haynes – Week Four

October 14, 2013 WeAllSew

Week Four of our Deer Quilt Sew-Along with LUKE Haynes – it’s nearly finished! … 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

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

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

WeAllSew Celebrates Our Loyal Fans

October 3, 2013 WeAllSew

Well, our fans did it again, we’ve just reached 61,000 likes on our BERNINA USA Facebook fan page! As a way to say “Thank You!” to all who join us at Facebook to share your love of sewing and creating with us, we are hosting another special giveaway. … More

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