Machine Embroidery Archives

How to Make a Summer Gathering Pouch with Stitched Embellishments

July 3, 2014 WeAllSew

The primitive shape and the wonderful texture of a bark gathering basket were the inspiration for this elaborately embellished bag. Experiment with stitches, use double threads, mix pinks and greens – pull out your stash and play! … More

Embroidery Basics: The Machine Embroidery Hoop

March 3, 2014 Kay Hickman

Machine embroidery is one of my favorite hobbies! I love the precision you can achieve! One key to getting that precision is properly hooping the fabric and stabilizer. … More

How to Embroider a Stumpwork Design: Free Video Tutorial

February 6, 2014 WeAllSew

Create beautiful three-dimensional flowers and butterflies using stumpwork embroidery – stitched entirely by machine! … More

Ruffler Foot #86

June 5, 2012 WeAllSew

I cut 3 1/2 inch strips for my ruffles that I sewed, turned, pressed and ruffled for the pillow. The gathering foot would have had a tough time working its magic with the seam allowance down the center of the fabric strip. The ruffler plowed through perfectly.
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Perfect Satin Stitch Embroidery

November 14, 2011 Debra Rutledge

Ultra Clean & Tear stabilizer tears away easily, even in the smallest areas, and fibers are left underneath to give continued support of the embroidery stitches. … More

Halloween Treats! OESD Design Collection #12357

October 12, 2011 Bunny Gates

Making Halloween Trick or Treat Bags can be so much fun! It’s a great way to use some of those fun designs, threads, buttons and trims that are in your stash. … More

Find Free Embroidery Designs

October 9, 2011 WeAllSew

Here are some of my favorite places to find FREE embroidery designs on the web. … More

Welcome to the NEW WeAllSew!

September 15, 2011 WeAllSew

Hello and welcome to the NEW WeAllSew blog!

WeAllSew is a place where all of us – sewers and crafters of all ages and skill levels – can celebrate and share our love of sewing through ideas, projects, patterns, and tips, and inspire a whole new group of sewers to get stitching. … More

OESD Top Cover Stabilizer

September 11, 2009 Debra Rutledge

Here are some great tips on using a topping stabilizer to get great embroidery results on toweling or looped fabric. … More

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