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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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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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Category: 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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Categories: Inspiration, Tips & Tricks Quilting Tips & Tricks from Baby Lock Experts
National Quilting Month ends today, can you believe it? To wrap up the festivities, we're sharing some quilting tips and tricks from...
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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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Categories: General, Projects Easy Ballerina Costume
Every girl dreams of being a ballerina. This Halloween make her dream come true with this adorable skirt.
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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
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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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