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New Year’s Eve Sew Along 2024 with Sulky & Sallie Tomato
NEW YEAR’S EVE SEW ALONG with Sulky + Sallie Tomato Howdy, partners! Join us on New Year’s Eve from 12pm – 4pm ET and sew a western-chic shoulder bag featuring a freestanding lace overlay that mimics the look of trendy tooled leather. Join us for this rip-roaring sewing party and ring in 2025 in style! Learn more & register today! We’re coming together LIVE to teach you how to make the Dutton version of the Jessica Bag pattern by Sallie Tomato. Plus, we’ll add a freestanding lace machine embroidery overlay to the framed exterior with all-new designs courtesy of Designs by Babymoon. Can’t join live? No worries! Every registrant gets access to view the event at any time, on-demand after the livestream ends. Simply access the video on the…
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Freestanding Lace Basics & How-Tos
Freestanding Lace What is it? How do I make it? Freestanding lace is made from a machine embroidered design, usually comprised of lace fill stitches and satin stitch outlines that hold the lace together and finish the edges so the finished piece can stand alone. Read on to learn the basics of these designs and how to stitch them with professional results. Note: This post contains affiliate links, which if used to make a purchase may earn us a commission. What is Freestanding Lace Freestanding lace designs are often referred to as “FSL.” These types of designs are always stitched onto water-soluble stabilizer so it’s entirely washed away after the…