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Just SEW It! September Webinar: Buttonhole Basics

September 14, 2013 WeAllSew

Join us for the next Just SEW It webinar and learn tricks that take the fear out of sewing buttonholes. We’ll also take a look at embellishment ideas using buttons, charms, and trinkets – all sewn on with the sewing machine … More

No Thread Slot? No Problem!

August 14, 2013 Susan Beck

What do you do when using a presser foot does not have a thread slot to pull the thread through to the back, such as Clear Embroidery Foot #39/39C? … More

Embroidery Basics: Marking and Hooping Your Project

November 26, 2012 Kay Hickman

As I travel around the country, I find that I am often asked about hooping. Hooping is the most essential … More

Top 5 Tips for Successful Free-Motion Quilting

October 29, 2012 Erika Mulvenna

We’re sharing our top five tips to more successful free-motion quilting! … More

Take the Fear Out of Sewing with Knits

May 16, 2012 Stacy Schlyer

Sewing with knit material, even without a serger, can be a fun and pleasant experience so long as you take your time and keep a few tips and tricks in mind.

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Crazy Spider Table Topper

October 26, 2011 Lisa Klingbeil

I purchased this adorable Spidey Table Topper pattern by Silk Road Creations at a local quilt shop and decided this would be the perfect weekend project — it took less than a half day to complete! The project can be constructed on nearly any sewing machine; all you need is a straight stitch, basic zigzag, and a walking foot. … More

Holiday Serging & Simple Sewing — Friday, Oct.14

October 12, 2011 Jo Leichte

The holidays are only two months away! Have you started your gift-making? Join Jo for “Holiday Serging & Simple Sewing,” a webinar on quick and easy gifts you can make on your serger, along with a few fast sewing and embroidery projects. … More

Rediscovering Wonder Tape

August 18, 2011 Susan Beck

Wonder Tape — What’s YOUR favorite use for this WONDER-ful notion? … More

Manual Buttonholes with Buttonhole Foot #3/3C

July 15, 2011 Linda Wenturine

Learn how to create a buttonhole manually with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A/3B/3C. … More

“Free-Motion” Couching — by Embroidery Machine!

April 20, 2011 Amanda Whitlatch

Here is a fun tip for using embroidery to mimic free motion couching. … More

Keep a Clean Machine!

January 1, 2010 WeAllSew

Keep your sewing machine clean and happy! Here’s some advice from John Gass at Sandi’s Sewing Connection. He’s been cleaning and repairing machines for many years, and sees the same problems over and over – many of which can be avoided by keeping your machine clean and oiled.

WARNING: These photos may frighten your sewing machine!

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Adjustable Seam Guides

November 29, 2009 Susan Fears

Read how you can use the BERNINA Patchwork Seam Guide to help guide your sewing. … More

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