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Category: Projects quilted flower table topper

Baby Lock Ambassador Mary Davis aka Mary-Go-Round Quilts has 25+ years of quilting experience. Her quilt patterns and classes help beginners and...
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Categories: Style, Tips & Tricks, Projects, Embroidery, Garment Sewing Adding an Embroidered Touch to a New Coat

Baby Lock Ambassador Faith St. Julliette demonstrates how to customize a homemade garment with a monogram or a logo.
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Embroidery, Garment Sewing What I Learned as a Beginner Embroiderer

Baby Lock Ambassador Faith St. Juliette shares her experience as an experienced sewist learning embroidery for the first time.
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Sergers 101- an interview with Baby Lock Expert Chris Tryon

Categories: Machines, Tips & Tricks, Serging Sergers 101

At Baby Lock, we know the decision to buy a serger can be intimidating. We want all of our customers to be...
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Category: Serging History of the Baby Lock Serger

An employee in a Japanese factory saw his friend hemming trousers by hand and realized he could invent a better, easier, and...
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Category: Projects Add an Embroidered Label to Your Quilt

Looking for a way to utilize your embroidery machine more in quilting? Finish up your project with a custom embroidered quilt label!...
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Category: Projects It's Not Your Grandmother's Apron...But It Can Be

I presume much like the rest of you reading this, when I first learned to use knives in the kitchen, I learned...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Taking it in with Darts

In this article, we’ll explore the basic single-point and double-point (fish-eye) darts, and how to sew them successfully. Darts are one of...
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Category: Tips & Tricks The Patch Pocket

Sew It Seams - the Sewing Series Introducing the Series You’re all excited. You’ve squirreled away some time and space. You’ve selected...
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Category: Projects How to Sew a Baby Bib

Join Dana from Made Everyday as she shows you how to make this easy and adorable baby bib! She provides the free...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Wavy Line Grid Quilting Tutorial

If you’ve shied away from machine quilting your own quilts, let this be the year you overcome your fear! A twist on...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Sequin Christmas Jacket

Hi everyone! I am back with another beautiful creation that I have sewn up on my Baby Lock machines. It is my...
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Category: Tips & Tricks 5 Accessories to Make Machine Quilting Easy and Fun

Looking for ways to step up your machine quilting in the new year? Quilting accessories can give you that extra boost you...
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Category: Embroidery Let It Sew

Cozy up to your embroidery machine this winter season and stitch out this beautiful Let It Sew embroidery design. This is a...
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Category: Projects How to Sew Pajamas

Looking for a beginner or easy to make project? Join Anita with Anita by Design as she creates a cozy pajama set....
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Category: Projects Upcycle Your Jeans to Maternity Jeans

Expecting a bundle of joy and need some roomier jeans around the tummy area? There is a great little hack to turn...
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Categories: Projects, Garment Sewing Sunny Days Tank

This adorable tank is made with your favorite knit fabrics and uses two techniques that add lots of flair to your garments:...
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Category: Projects Spin Me Round

Pick your favorite fabric prints and create this easy quilt by MODKID. All you need is 14 strips and 1 square for...
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Category: Inspiration Baby Lock Ambassadors- Our Favorite Things!

We asked our talented group of Baby Lock Ambassadors to tell us about their favorite sewing "things". Check out their responses below...
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Category: Projects DIY Vintage Christmas Tree Skirt

Join Sarah with Sarah Hearts as she walks you through how to create a beautiful Christmas Tree Skirt using a vintage quilt....
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Category: Inspiration Readers' Choice Award Winner 2022

We’re sew excited to announce that Baby Lock won in several categories for the Readers’ Choice Awards in both sewing and quilting!...
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Category: Projects Technicolor Dream Spin Art Quilt

I guess it’s safe to say I’ve always been a creative sort. One of the first projects I remember making (with Mom’s...
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Category: Inspiration Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Baby Lock Educator Cassie Cartmell created designs to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month which takes places each October. Embroider these on shirts,...
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Category: Inspiration Baby Lock Makers Series Featuring Devida Bushrod

Meet Devida "Dee" Bushrod, a self-taught quilter of almost 20 years, and the powerhouse behind Pixel Quilts. Originally from Great Britain, Dee...
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Categories: Inspiration, Tips & Tricks The Floral Dress Simplicity 8888 Pattern Hack

Hi everyone! I am back with another beautiful creation that I have sewn up on my Baby Lock machines. This summer has...
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Category: Inspiration Baby Lock Makers Series Featuring Donna Robinson

You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby! From baby dolls to Baby Lock, Donna Robinson has turned her life-long love of sewing into...
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Categories: Inspiration, Tips & Tricks Sentimental Remake

Hi everyone! I hope all is well with you all. I am sure many mamas can relate to me when it comes...
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Category: Inspiration Baby Lock Makers Series Featuring Catherine Bell

No dreamer is ever too small; no dream is ever too big. – Anonymous When Catherine Bell was a little girl, around...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Underground Crafter’s Guide to Buying a Sewing Machine for Beginners

Whether you’re new to sewing or looking to purchase your first very own sewing machine, this guide will walk you through everything...
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Categories: Inspiration, Tips & Tricks Red Dress Pattern Hack

Hi everyone! It is the month of love, and I am so very excited, because love is my favorite language. February is...
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Category: Tips & Tricks How to Bind a Quilt with a Sewing Machine

Binding a quilt can be quick and easy when you use a sewing machine. Watch as Carolina Moore with Always Expect Moore...
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Category: Inspiration Baby Lock Makers Series Featuring Sarah Kolis

If you asked 5-year-old Sarah Kolis what she wanted to be when she grew up, her answer would have been “a fashion...
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Category: Inspiration Making the Striped Dress from Sleepy Hollow

Did you know that the original dress in the Sleepy Hollow movie was made with magic markers? Watch as Christine from Sewstine...
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Category: Projects How to Make an Oven Mitt

Join Alex from My Sew Bliss as she shows you how to make an oven mitt. This easy and fun project can...
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Category: Inspiration Making Belle’s Blue Dress

Who doesn’t want to look like Belle from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast? Watch as Christine from Sewstine uses her Baby Lock...
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Category: Tips & Tricks How to Quilt as You Go

Did you know you can quilt as you go? Watch as Carolina with Always Expect Moore shows you how to make a...
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Category: Projects How to Make a Hooded Bath Towel

Having a hood on a towel is great for little kids! Watch as Alex from My Sew Bliss shows you how easy...
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Category: Inspiration Sewing a Historical Frozen 2 Cosplay Princess Anna's Harvest Dress Skirt

Christine from Sewstine created Princess Anna’s Harvest Dress Skirt with an 1890’s look. She digitized beautiful embroidery designs using her Baby Lock...
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Category: Projects How to Sew a Robe

Everyone needs a robe! Whether it’s for bath time, the beach or the pool, this hooded robe makes great use of a...
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Category: Inspiration Baby Lock Makers Series Featuring Van Nguyen

Energy is defined as “the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.” But in Falls Church, Virginia, energy can...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Projects, Embroidery How to Embroider a Stocking

Learn how to embroider a stocking you purchased from the store! With a few easy steps, you can add a design and...
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Categories: Serging, Projects DIY Holiday Tree Napkin Serger Tutorial

Create a Christmas-themed napkin for your upcoming holiday dinner party. This adorable holiday project was created Nancy Zieman. Watch as Sara shows...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Projects, Embroidery How to Embroider a Pajama Top

Easily personalize a pair of pajamas for your little one and their doll.
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Categories: Projects, Embroidery Sew Thankful Wall Hanging + Free Design

Count your blessings, one stitch at a time, and be SEW Thankful for every one of them! Create your own embroidered and...
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Category: Inspiration Color of Connection Quilt

Three Women Making a Difference Through a Common Thread It’s been said that the whole quilt is much more important than any...
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Category: Tips & Tricks How to Free Motion Quilt on the Baby Lock Jazz II

With 12" of space to the right of the needle, the Baby Lock Jazz II is perfect for free motion quilting. Our...
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Categories: Inspiration, Projects, Embroidery All Buttoned Up Inspiration + Free Design

You might be asking, “Why sew buttonholes with your embroidery machine?” It’s true that we all love the automatic buttonhole functions that...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Sew It New

Got an old dress, pants, or top laying around? I know that many of us do. Turn them into a fun and...
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Categories: Serging, Garment Sewing How to Sew Gathers with a Serger Ruffling Foot

Learn how to sew gathers on a serger with this tutorial. Angelica shares how it was easy and faster to add ruffles...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Best Pressing Tools You May Not Know About

How you press your garment or quilt project makes a HUGE difference! Russell Conte of SewpBox Productions shares a few pressing tools...
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Category: Projects DIY Reversible Boho Bag

In need of a cute new bag to tote your belongings? Check out this easy DIY Reversible Boho Bag tutorial + free...
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Categories: Inspiration, Embroidery Canada Day Embroidery Design

Happy Canada Day! Canada Day is a national holiday that celebrates the anniversary of the Canadian Confederation, which occurred on July 1,...
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Category: Garment Sewing How to Sew a Neckband Neckline for a Knit Garment

Add a polished look to your knit garments with a neckband finish. Sara from the Sara Project shares how to sew a...
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Category: Embroidery Pride Love Embroidery Design

At Baby Lock, we are all about the love! Baby Lock team members recently digitized this design to share with our LGBTQIA+...
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Category: Inspiration Sewing with a Community: Bee Quilt Tips and Tricks

If you want to make a community quilt with others, read this first! Lindsay from Lindsay Sews shares tips on how best...
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Category: Inspiration Baby Lock Makers Series Featuring Richard Tharp

Recently Baby Lock sat down with sewing enthusiast and Baby Lock Educator Richard Tharp to learn more about his sewing journey. What...
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Category: Projects Making an Grisha Corporalki Kefta Costume From Shadow and Bone

Christine Millar from Sewstine created the Grisha Corporalki Kefta Coat from the book series and hit TV series, Shadow and Bone.
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Category: Inspiration How to Make a Drawstring Backpack Bag

When we sew together, there’s no end to what we can create—or the difference we can make. Join us as we sew...
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Categories: Sewing Basics, Tips & Tricks How to Create Perfect, Sharp Collar Points on Your Shirts

Achieve perfect, sharp collar points with this helpful tutorial by Russell Conte of SewpBox Productions. Collar points are commonly found on men's...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Top 10 Tips For Sewing With Kids

Are you interested in teaching your kid how to sew? Check out these 10 tips on what you should know about teaching...
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Category: Projects The Ultimate Quilt Video

Have you wanted to make a quilt but feeling a little overwhelmed? Well, look no further than this fun tutorial by Dana...
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Category: Inspiration Facebook Groups

Baby Lock has several sponsored Facebook Groups where you can connect with other makers who share the same love for creating!
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Category: Projects Red Floral Dress

Baby Lock Ambassador Sara Johansen of The Sara Project created this beautiful spring dress! And a little secret? It has pockets!
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Categories: Sewing Basics, Tips & Tricks Sewing Machine Presser Feet Tips

Are you unsure what presser foot to use for different stitches or fabric? Marie Segares with Underground Crafter has created a helpful...
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Categories: Inspiration, Projects The Heart Grid Quilt Pattern

Baby Lock Ambassador Lindsay Conner recently released an applique quilt pattern that’s perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a fun weekend...
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Category: Tips & Tricks 11 Quilting Tips for Flawless Foundation Paper Piecing

When it comes to foundation paper piecing, some quilters are intimidated by the process. If you've given it a try and had...
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Categories: Sewing Basics, Tips & Tricks How to Use a Sewing Machine for Beginners

Are you new to sewing or need to brush up on the basics of sewing? Marie Segares with Underground Crafter shares a...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Top 13 Sewing Tools All Beginners Need

There are many tools out there and it can be a little overwhelming to choose which ones you need. Check out this...
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Category: News Color of Connection Quilt Partnership

Baby Lock is proud to partner with Color of Connection Quilt. They are focused on connecting the modern quilting community across all...
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Categories: Inspiration, Tips & Tricks How to Select Thread Colors for Your Quilt

Not sure which thread colors to choose when sewing your quilt top? Watch as Amy Ellis with Amy's Creative Side shares some...
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Category: Projects How to Make an Ironing Board Cover

Learn how to make an ironing board cover with this video tutorial from My Sew Bliss. Learn more about the Baby Lock...
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Category: Projects Structured Tote Bag

If you’re tired of floppy bags, try this version from Carolina Moore of Always Expect Moore. She shows you how to make...
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Category: Projects Kids’ Scrappy Mini Quilt

Scrappy mini quilts are the perfect project to get kids interested in sewing. This is their chance to finally raid your fabric...
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Category: Projects How to Make a Patchwork Pillow

Patchwork projects are great for beginners and seasoned sewists, and kids love picking out and arranging the fabric. Heather Valentine from The...
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Category: Projects Monster Applique Customized Hoodie

Russell Conte of Sewp Box Productions created this applique hoodie from one of his foster son’s drawings. If you’ve been wanting to...
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Category: Projects Small Patchwork Beginner Quilt

This simple patchwork quilt tutorial by Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter creates a baby-sized quilt, and is a perfect first-quilt...
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Category: Projects Easy DIY Cornhole Bean Bags

Cornhole or Bags is a time-honored summer tradition for the whole family, but the bags are often less than cute. So why...
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Category: Projects Roll-Up Pencil Pouch

Learn how to create a roll-up pencil pouch with Alex of My Sew Bliss. This simple sewing project is great for holding...
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Category: Projects Boy and Girl Sock Dolls

Check out this perfect beginner project by Evy Hawkins! The sock dolls are really inexpensive to make and can be created with...
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Category: Projects Hugh the Manatee Stuffed Animal

Sew the Hugh the Manatee stuffed animal sewing pattern, now available during Baby Lock Summer School as a free PDF downloadable pattern!...
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Category: Projects Summer School

Looking for a creative outlet for your kids this summer? Teach them how to sew with our digital sewing summer camp! Follow...
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Categories: Inspiration, Tips & Tricks Regent in the News!

Vivika Denegre with Quilting Arts Magazine sat down with Baby Lock team member Kelly Laws to learn all things Regent. Check out...
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Category: Projects How to Make the Best Baby Bib

Alex from My Sew Bliss shares how easy it is to make a baby bib. This baby bib not only is washable...
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Category: Projects Sew In This Together Wall Hanging and Design

As makers, we not only make projects to enjoy ourselves but projects for family and friends. Denise Schober shared the story behind...
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Category: Tips & Tricks I Miter' Cheated

Check out this new blog, I Miter' Cheated, from Evy Hawkins of A Bit of Stitch. The blog features the Baby Lock...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Exploring Couching and IQ Designer on the Baby Lock Solaris

Learn how to easily add dimension and texture to your projects in this recorded Facebook Live presentation by National Training Manager Patty...
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Category: Inspiration Historical Garment Creation

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Category: Inspiration Embroidered Hero Badges by Zandra Shaw

Baby Lock is thrilled to announce Zandra Shaw of Embroidershoppe as an Education partner. Zandra’s unique method of creating embroidery to add...
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Categories: Sewing Supplies, Tips & Tricks Beginner’s Guide to Embroidery Stabilizers by Bev McCullough

I’ve been having a blast with my Baby Lock Embroidery machine and one of the things I’ve been working on is how...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Serging Serger Techniques and Accessories

Happy National Serger Month! Are you wanting to learn more about serger techniques and accessories? Listen below as one of our Baby...
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Categories: Serging, Projects How to Make Serger Fabric Flowers

Want to learn how to make fabric flowers with a serger? Watch this recorded Facebook Live featuring National Training Manager Patty Marty...
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Category: Tips & Tricks How to Add Pockets to A Dress

Are you looking to add pockets to a dress? Check out this video tutorial from Alex from My Sew Bliss. She shares...
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Category: Tips & Tricks How to Add Cuffs to Your Garments - Two Ways

Alex from My Sew Bliss shares two ways you can easily add cuffs to your garment sleeves with a Baby Lock serger.
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Categories: Sewing Places and Spaces, Projects How to Sew a Homemade Face Mask

In the sewing community, we always have a way of coming together to help when it matters most. As sewists, one thing...
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Categories: Inspiration, Serging Inspirational Tour - Fun Serger Projects with Deb Canham

Looking for some serger inspiration? Baby Lock Educator, Deb Canham, loves using a Baby Lock serger to create and embellish projects. Watch...
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Category: Projects Making Activewear With the Baby Lock Victory Serger

Making your own activewear is easier than you think! Erica Bunker shares what she learned along the way.
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Category: Serging Top 5 Reasons You Should Have a Serger

At some point in your sewing life, you’ll ask “Should I buy a serger?” Maybe that’s how you found your way to...
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Category: Inspiration Sewing Secrets and Hacks

Baby Lock and All People Quilt (APQ) combined forces to provide you tips and tricks to help save time and frustration, all...
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Category: Inspiration Quilting Rulers are Fun Too!

Amy Ellis with Amy's Creative Side and Sew Modern Quilts tells us why Quilting Rulers are useful and fun! Quilting with rulers...
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Category: Inspiration All You Need to Know About the Baby Lock Walking Foot!

Read along as our friends at Simple Simon answer all your burning questions about the must-have Walking Foot! What is a walking...
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Category: Inspiration Stay in the Zone with the "M" Class Bobbin!

Lindsay Conner of Lindsay Sews tell us why the "M" class bobbin is her favorite accessory! My favorite quilting accessory is my...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos Sashiko and Plain Hemmer Attachment in Action

Join Evy Hawkin's from A Bit of Stitch as she showcases the Plain Hemmer attachment in action on the Baby Lock Sashiko....
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Category: Inspiration The Baby Lock Retailer Experience

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Category: Inspiration Sew Crazy and Lovin' It!

Check out this blog post on the Baby Lock Altair along with a free exclusive embroidery design by Evy Hawkins of A...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Serging Serger Threading Made Easy With Jet Air Threading™

Baby Lock sergers come with a variety of easy-to-use features like Jet Air Threading™. In just a few quick steps, your loopers...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Serging How to Make a Quilt on a Serger

Did you know that you can use a serger to make a quilt? Quilting with a serger creates strong seams and allows...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Serging Why You Should Use a Serger to Sew Garments

Sergers can be really intimidating, but they don’t have to be! Sewing garments has never been easier, faster or more professional-looking than...
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Categories: Inspiration, Tips & Tricks Adding An Embroidery Design to Pattern

Erica Bunker shares how she added not one but two designs to her jacket and pants set. The jacket is McCall's 7730...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Machine Embroidery on Knits

Erica Bunker shares how she used her Baby Lock Aventura II to add a design to her top.
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Categories: Inspiration, Tips & Tricks, Projects A Summer Suit with Decorative Stitching

Erica Bunker created a beautiful two-piece summer outfit with Simplicity 8891 pattern. She transformed her jacket and shorts by adding decorative stitches.
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Serging Reduce Sewing Time with a Serger

Are you wanting to sew garments quicker and easier? Using a Baby Lock serger is the answer! Not only does a serger...
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Category: Projects How to Make a Microwave Bowl Cozy on a Serger

For National Serger Month in April 2019, Baby Lock retailers hosted Sip N Serge events where attendees made a Microwave Bowl Cozy...
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Category: Projects Citrus & Mint Baby Quilt

Looking for a quick and easy baby quilt to make in a weekend? It can make a great gift for a baby...
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Category: Inspiration Sew a Purse, Change a Life

To kick off National Sewing Month, Baby Lock has partnered with an amazing organization called Sew Powerful whose mission is to help...
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Category: General New Product FAQs

Altair and Meridian Q: Is the positioning app included in the purchase of the machine or is it a separate purchase? A:...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos Binding Basics

In this detailed video learn the ins and outs of binding. Cindy Cloward from Riley Blake Designs demonstrates a few different ways...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Sashiko Facebook Live with Chris Tryon Recording

Want to learn more about the Baby Lock Sashiko? Watch this recorded Facebook Live featuring Chris Tryon from the Baby Lock Education...
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Category: Projects How to Make an Insulated Bowl Cozy Project

Learn how to make your own insulated bowl cozy with this video project tutorial from our friends at Riley Blake Designs. Be...
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Categories: Videos, Projects How to Sew a Lined Zipper Pouch

Zipper pouches are 'sew' fun to make. Plus, they are a great project for beginner sewists. Dana from MADE Everyday demonstrates how...
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Category: Projects How to Make a Quilt Using a Panel

In this project video tutorial, Cindy Cloward from Riley Blake Designs walks you through how easy it is to make a quilt...
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Categories: Videos, Projects How to Make a Snap Bag

Learn how easy and fun it is to create a snap bag with this video project tutorial from our friends over at...
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Category: Projects How to Sew a Scrunchie

Learn how to sew a scrunchie with this video tutorial from Riley Blake Designs. This fashionable accessory is perfect to complement your...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos, Projects How to Sew with Knits! + How to Make Headbands!

Conquer sewing with knits with these helpful tips by Dana from MADE Everday! Not only will you be learning how to sew...
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Category: News Totally Stitchin’ Archived Issues

Looking for past editions of our embroidery magazine, “Totally Stitchin’?” Check them out below. In each Totally Stitchin’ magazine, you’ll find exclusive...
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Category: Videos How to Sew a Zipper - Two Ways

Sewing a zipper is super easy! Dana from MADE Everyday shares not one, but two ways to sew a zipper. You'll be...
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Category: Projects How to Sew a Pencil Skirt in 20 minutes

If you have 20 minutes, a sewing machine, knit fabric and a few basic sewing supplies you can sew a pencil skirt....
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Categories: Videos, Projects How to Sew a Tote Bag - Two Ways

Totes are great anytime of the year. Plus, they are super easy to make! Dana from MADE Everyday demonstrates how to sew...
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Categories: Videos, Projects How to Sew a Pair of Leggings - Two Ways

Not only are leggings cute and comfy, but they great for any age! Dana from MADE Everyday demonstrates how to create a...
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Categories: Videos, Serging Sewing Machine vs. Serger

Can a Baby Lock serger match up with a Baby Lock sewing machine? Watch as Linda Pacini and Sara Gallegos go head...
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Categories: Inspiration, Style, Serging Create Fabric from Scratch with a Serger

Always looking for new ways to use your serger? How about making fabric? With some thread and a bit of stabilizer, you'll...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Serging Four Techniques to Get Even More Out of Your Serger

Want to ensure all of your projects have perfectly finished serger techniques and finishes? Learn how to create simple gathers or lettuce...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Serging Make Neatly Serged Seam Ends

Love to serge but have a hard time with the serger tails? Follow these next couple steps from Threads magazine to have...
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Categories: General, News, Projects Sewing for Charity

Want to make a difference using your sewing talents? Try sewing for charity! Baby Lock is all about the love of sewing...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos, Serging Create an extra frilly hem with your serger 

In this video, Joi Mahon shows you how to create a fun extra frilly hem with some fishing line, a wooden dowel,...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Serging Learn More about Serger Stitches with this Podcast!

Want to know more about serger stitches and their usefulness? Listen to an episode about serger stitches on Mallory and Zede Donohue's...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos, Serging Using a Serger's 4-Thread Overlock Stitch

Serging with knits is easy with the 4-thread overlock stitch on a Baby Lock serger. It preserves the stretch and creates sturdy...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos, Serging What can a Baby Lock Serger do?

Watch this video with Linda Pacini and learn all the amazing things that a serger can bring to your sewing room! Find...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos, Serging How to make piping on a serger 

Watch as Pam Damour, the Decorating Diva, shows you how easy it is to make your own custom piping on a serger....
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Categories: Find It-Buy It, Giveaways, Inspiration Pat Sloan's Celebrate the Seasons Book Tour

We are sew excited to be a part of Pat Sloans’ ‘Celebrate the Seasons’ Book tour! Pat Sloan is an expert teacher,...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos, Serging Decorative Cover Stitching on a Serger

Create beautiful cross hatching with the cover stitch on a Baby Lock serger using decorative thread. With 5” to the right of...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos, Serging Stabilizing Knits on a Serger

Easily run twill or stabilizer tape through your Baby Lock serger for perfect placement on knit fabric. Watch this short video to...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Three Ways to Make Half-Square Triangles

In this video tutorial, learn how to create half-square triangles, three different ways. Carmen Geddes walks you through how its done.
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Categories: Serging, Projects How to Sew a T-Shirt With a Serger

Anita from Anita By Design demonstrates how to sew a t-shirt with a serger. Learn more about the Baby Lock Vibrant serger...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Serging How to Use a Serger for Beginners

Sergers can be intimidating. Baby Lock Ambassador Anita from Anita By Design demonstrates how you can easily use a serger. In this...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos Free Baby Lock webinars!

Do you have a new machine and need a little help getting familiar with it? Or have you recently purchased software and...
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Categories: Inspiration, Sewing Places and Spaces Amy Smart's Sewing Room Makeover

If you're anything like many sewers, your sewing room can get a little out of control with fabric, thread and everything else...
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Categories: Inspiration, Sewing Places and Spaces Pat Sloan's Sewing Room Organization Project

Feeling overwhelmed with clutter in your sewing space? Take a note from Pat Sloan's book and organize! On her blog, ILoveToMakeQuilts.com, Pat...
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Categories: Projects, Sewing Places and Spaces, Tips & Tricks Make a Design Board

Ever had trouble planning out your quilt blocks and how they'll go together? Try this design board from quilter Lindsay Conner! Also...
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Categories: Inspiration, Sewing Places and Spaces Candice Ayala's Sewing Room Makeover

New year, new sewing room? That's exactly what sewing blogger Candice Ayala decided! She spruced up her sewing room by decluttering, organizing...
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Category: Inspiration Glam your Scissors

Looking for a way to make one of your most trusted sewing tools pop? Or maybe you want to create a fool-proof...
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Category: News Remembering Nancy Zieman: The Blog Tour

Anyone who knew Nancy Zieman or watched her show could tell she was a special person. From her kind and humble demeanor...
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Category: Projects Golden Coins Quilt

Learn to make this beautiful "Golden Coins Quilt" from Pat Sloan. Download the quilt pattern and directions HERE.
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Category: Projects Love Notes Star Quilt Tutorial

Quilt some love into this project from Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Co. Create this project with your favorite Valentine's Day...
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Category: Projects Sweet Little Swimsuit Pattern Tutorial

SUMMER!! It's just around the corner! The warmth, the events, the pool, the fun, the memories...many in the great outdoors. So, why...
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Category: Projects Fun & Free Quilting Projects

Welcome back quilting friends! National Quilting Month is winding down, but there's more quilting fun to be had with free quilting tutorials. ...
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Category: News 5+ Quilty Reads

Hey everyone! We are full speed ahead on celebrating National Quilting Month this week. Today, I have something fun for our quilting...
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Category: News Let's Celebrate National Quilting Month

Happy National Quilting Month! Who better to kick off this fun month, than Jenny Doan from Missouri Star Quilt Company! If you...
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Category: News Designer Joi's Fashion Sewing Workshop

We are 'sew' excited to share a new book with you today! If you're a garment maker or want to be one,...
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Category: Projects Little Lovely Lacy Petticoat Tutorial

Hello!! Happy National Serger Month! What do I love most about National Serger Month? The DIY projects! You can stitch some really...
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Category: Projects Recycled Roll Top Pack Project with Delia Creates

Happy Earth Day! We're celebrating with this upcycled roll top pack project from Delia Creates, so keep reading for project instructions. Take...
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Category: Projects Flying Geese Quilt Block Pattern

We're excited to have Kelly Bowser of Kelby Sews here to round out our National Quilting Month celebration! Today, she's sharing how...
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Category: Projects Icicles Quilt Block Pattern

Help me welcome Amy Ellis back to Totally Stitchin! Today, she's sharing a beginner-friendly quilt block project to help us celebrate National...
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Category: Projects Two-for-One Half-Square Triangle Quilt Block Tutorial

Happy National Quilting Month! Whether you're new to quilting or on the more advanced end of things, we are celebrating in a...
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Category: Projects Toasty Toes Project

Some of us still have Christmas sewing to do, and this cozy project from Melissa of Melly Sews makes the perfect last...
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Category: Projects Sassy Selvage Pincushion Project

I've been hoarding my selvages for awhile, and now I have the perfect project for them! Keep reading for a fun gift...
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Category: Projects Folded Hexagon Coasters Project

Today we have Kelly from KelbySews sharing a super easy tutorial that would make an awesome gift! Take it away Kelly! Everyone...
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Category: Projects Candy Monster Plushy Project

Looking for a cute Halloween project to work on? Check out this fun, not-so-spooky monster plushy! Click here to download the Candy...
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Category: Projects Easy DIY Swaddle Blankets

It has been baby girl central in my world lately, and I couldn't be happier and more excited to sew all of...
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Category: Inspiration Teach the One 2 Sew: Evy from A Bit of Stitch

Our last guest post for Teach the One 2 Sew comes from Evy Hawkins of A Bit of Stitch. Today, she's sharing...
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Category: Inspiration Teach the One 2 Sew: Susan from Springs Creative

Another week during National Sewing Month means another guest post for Teach the One 2 Sew! Today we have Susan from Springs...
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Category: Projects Travel Tissue Keeper Tutorial

Whip up an easy travel tissue keeper on your serger with this fun tutorial! All you need is a couple pieces of...
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Category: Projects Glasses Case Sewing Project

Carry your sunglasses in style with this super easy DIY glasses case sewing project! All you need is a couple pieces of...
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Category: Inspiration Teach the One 2 Sew: Jina from Riley Blake Designs

This week's guest post for Teach the One 2 Sew comes from Jina Barney of Riley Blake Designs! Keep reading to see...
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Category: Inspiration Introducing Teach the One 2 Sew

Did you know that September is National Sewing Month? We are celebrating in a BIG way! Baby Lock has partnered with the...
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Category: Projects Quilted Pot Holder Tutorial

In honor of National Quilting Month, I give you: a Quilted "Heart" Pad pot holder tutorial! This little hot pad is so...
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Category: Projects Warm Lavender Aromatherapy Rice Bag Tutorial

I was looking for some natural ways to relieve stress for a friend and remembered these awesome fabric tubes of warmth and...
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Category: Projects Serger Tray Tutorial

Hey y'all, I'm Melissa from Melly Sews, and today I'm going to show you how to sew this serger tray. I like...
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Category: Projects Cloud Coaster Tutorial

  These coasters are so simple to make and perfect for a colorful party! Two layers of felt will protect your surfaces and...
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Category: Projects Simple Summer Dress Tutorial #2

Looking for a dress tutorial that is sweet and simple? Look no further! I made this for my 3-year-old and with a...
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Category: Projects Simple Summer Dress Tutorial #1

This dress can be made with measurements for baby to young child (like 6 years old or so)! As my 3-year-old daughter,...
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Category: Projects DIY Tablet Cover

Create a stylish tablet cover using this fun and easy tutorial from Kris Thurgood of My Girlfriend's Quilt Shoppe! Whether you have...
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Category: News Buy & DIY with See Kate Sew

Still need some gift ideas, but don't have time to make something completely from scratch? Well, check out Buy & DIY with...
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Category: General Add Topstitching!

Topstitching is one of my favorite ways to highlight a particular area of my project -- its functional and decorative. One way...
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Categories: General, Projects Skeleton Doll

Decorate your home this Halloween with a whimsical and easy to make skeleton doll! Download Project here
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Category: Tips & Tricks Marking Tool Tips

So, you have all these great marking tools, but you're not sure when to use each one. Or, you're not sure what...
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Categories: General, Tips & Tricks, Videos Pattern Fitting Know-How

Nancy Zieman is a guru when it comes to sewing, especially pattern fitting. She's been hosting a PBS show, Sewing with Nancy,...
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Category: General Organic...what?

If you thought organic was just a grocery craze, then think again. Lately all the shows are featuring organic fabrics, fibers and...
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Category: Projects Sentimental Shirt Makeover

Download Project If you're a recent graduate or a concert fanatic, then you probably have a lot of sentimental t-shirts that you'd...
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