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How to Sew a Scrunchie with Sulky
Learn How to Sew a Scrunchie by Emily Thompson of Life Sew Savory Want to learn how to sew a scrunchie? It’s super easy, using a few supplies and a simple sewing machine. Grab some knit fabric, elastic and fun trim and create one in every color! This easy sewing project is a great beginner project or one to make with kids. Plus you get to use and wear it when you finish. SUPPLIES 4″ x 22″ rectangle of knit fabric 21-1/2″ length of mini pom-pom trim or trim of your choice ¼”-wide elastic in 8″ or 9” length, depending on hair thickness Matching Cotton+Steel Thread by Sulky Sulky Sticky…
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Steampunk Pumpkin Pouch FREE Webinar
FREE Steampunk Pumpkin Pouch Webinar Desiree Habicht of Desiree’s Designs joins us once again with her adorable in-the-hoop pumpkin pouch. This Steampunk Pumpkin Pouch is available in two sizes and holds treats, gifties, keys and more. STEAMPUNK PUMPKIN POUCH DETAILS Join us on August 11, 2020 at 2pm EDT for our Steampunk Pumpkin Pouch Webinar! You’ll learn how to construct this little guy entirely in the hoop of your embroidery machine. Make a fun in-the-hoop pumpkin pouch that has a Steampunk vibe! This little pouch makes a great gift to hold tricks, treats, and more. Clip the D-ring to a backpack or bag, hang it on your front door on…
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T-Shirt Embroidery by Machine + Fun Teacher Gift
T-Shirt Embroidery with Great Results T-shirt embroidery is super fun and a great way to personalize a gift. Add any phrase you like, be sweet or cheeky, and decide from a number of available fonts either built into your machine or by using software. The featured “got sanitizer?” design was created using Drawings 10 software. It was digitized with each letter as a separate “color,” yet stitched in the same thread color. This is to ensure you move the T-shirt fabric out of the way of the next letter as you work your way through the design. “Got Sanitizer?” is provided to all of you readers for free if you’d…
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Holiday Sewing Project – Sew & Make Before Christmas
Your Next Holiday Sewing Project You’re sure to find your next holiday sewing project with these five ideas to get the creative juices flowing. These projects are fun to make, both for yourself or to give as gifts. 1. Poinsettia Wreath Create a wreath out of freestanding poinsettia leaves. These are made in the hoop of your embroidery machine, with Sulky Rayon thread, Fabri-Solvy™, small beads and organza. 2. In-the-Hoop Holiday Sewing Project – Gift Tags A great holiday sewing project is a handmade gift tag that does double duty as an ornament. Hang these on the tree and insert a gift card into the tag slot. The recipient can…
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Pandemic Patch for Mask Makers to Sew + Give
Pandemic Patch for Mask Makers Calling all mask makers! This Pandemic Patch is for you! You don’t have to be a Girl Scout to tout your super sewing skills. Add this badge to a denim jacket, backpack or bag. Make several to gift to your sewing friends and celebrate your mask making efforts. SUPPLIES Pandemic Patch Mini Thread Palette (includes design files) Sulky Fabri-Solvy™ stabilizer Fabric scrap (approximately 3″ square) Sulky KK 2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive Appliqué scissors Size 80/12 Titanium Organ needle PANDEMIC PATCH HOW-TOs Follow the machine embroidery design color chart and steps as directed throughout the design. The patch is a freestanding design, and the fabric…
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Sew Metallic Thread with Ease – FAQs with Patti Lee
How to Sew Metallic Thread by Patti Lee If you’ve wondered how to sew metallic thread, this post is for you! Metallics are specialty threads and not construction threads. They require a few minor adjustments to sew with ease, and then they become magical! You’ll love the special effects you can achieve when you learn how to sew metallic threads. Q: What’s the difference between Sulky Original, Sliver™, & Holoshimmer™ Metallic Thread? A: Sulky Original Metallic is a round, twisted thread that is created by twisting and bonding a fine metallic foil around a strong core to create an exceptionally smooth, strong, and pliable thread. Add an elegant sparkle to…
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Freestanding Lace Christmas Village with Sulky Fabri-Solvy
Create a Freestanding Lace Christmas! This freestanding lace Christmas Village is a labor of love. It takes quite a bit of time to stitch out each element and assemble together, but the results are worth it. Stitched in all white Sulky 40 wt. Rayon thread, this village is a great way to decorate for the holidays. Christmas Village Details Start now and vow to complete a new element twice a month leading to Christmas. The work is manageable in chunks as you have time at the machine. This is what “Christmas in July” is all about – starting now on projects to complete by the big day! Jennifer Tryon created…
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Cross-Stitch Christmas Countdown Calendar
Have Yourself a Cross-Stitch Christmas by Chrissy Callahan Create a fun cross-stitch Christmas countdown calendar using needle and thread! This exclusive Sulky design, created by TurtleBunny Creations, is available with purchase of the Sulky Silver Bells handwork mini palette. It comes with five coordinating 12 wt. Cotton Petites™ thread spools and a spool of Sulky Holoshimmer™ Metallic. Cross-stitch with 12 wt. cotton Petites is the answer to no more tangles thread skeins! Stored on a convenient snap spool, this heavyweight thread is great for all sorts of handwork, cross-stitch included. Plus, it’s also usable in a sewing machine when paired with a 100/16 Top Stitch needle. Learn more about…
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Fur Cat Machine Embroidery Design Debut
Fur Cat Machine Embroidery Design: Chilly Cat Create fun fur effects with our fur cat machine embroidery design: Chilly Cat! Chilly is ready for the holidays in his Santa hat, too. Ramp up your Christmas in July stitching with this free fur cat machine embroidery design, available free for a limited time. This design freebie will expire July 31, 2020, so get it while the getting is good! The fur on Chilly Cat as well as the fur on the Santa hat is stitched with Sulky Filaine acrylic thread. The elongated stitches made with this 12 wt. thick thread allow you to fluff the fibers using a Filaine Wire Brush,…
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Monogram Machine Embroidery on Beach Towels
Monogram Machine Embroidery on Beach Towels Monogram machine embroidery designs are plentiful on the internet. It’s difficult to decide which design to choose with all the options available. When embroidering towels or other heavily napped fabrics, an embossed monogram machine embroidery design is a great choice. Embossed Monogram Machine Embroidery An embossed monogram machine embroidery design results in a technique similar to trapunto. However, instead of adding a layer of batting between fabric layers to add dimension to the design, the heavyweight toweling acts as the raised portion of the design. The surrounding threads tame the fabric nap and open areas are left as the “loft” to create the 3-D…
